In the historic heart of Grado, a grand hotel with a panoramic saltwater pool, a full wellness centre and three restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine and Friulian flavours.
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The Grand Hotel Astoria is a 4-star hotel in the historic centre of Grado, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, with a rooftop saltwater pool and sea views. The property stands out for its wellness offering and culinary variety, making it suitable for both romantic stays and families seeking comfort.
The rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with hot water generated by solar energy, satellite TV and a minibar; the higher room categories add a balcony and sea view. The wellness centre offers a hydromassage tub, waterfalls, a heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and body and face treatments, as well as massage and thalassotherapy services.
For meals, guests can choose between the panoramic Settimo Cielo restaurant, the Osteria al Gial with Friulian dishes and wines, and a third restaurant offering homemade appetisers and desserts. Staff operate 24 hours a day and provide tourist information; bicycle rental is available and, on request, a shuttle to Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport and the train station. The central location, rated 9.6, is particularly appreciated by couples.
The Grand Hotel Astoria offers eight room and suite categories, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with solar-heated hot water, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar. Room sizes range from 13 sqm for the Standard and Flexible rooms to 40 sqm for the Suite, with intermediate options of 15, 18 and 35 sqm designed for couples or small groups.
Those looking for more space can opt for the Standard Junior Suite or the Superior Junior Suite Sea Side, both arranged with a sleeping area and a lounge with a sofa bed, or for the Suite with bathtub, bidet and courtesy set. Several sea-view categories, such as the Superior Double Room Sea Side, offer a private balcony and direct access to the atmosphere of the rooftop panoramic pool. The Flexible Room, finally, is assigned based on availability at check-in.
The most compact of the hotel’s standard rooms, with an essential yet functional 13 sqm. It offers the choice between a double bed configuration or two single beds, ideal for those who need flexibility in room arrangement.
Suite arranged with a bedroom and a living area with a sofa bed, designed for families or small groups of up to 4 people. The 35 sqm size allows a clear separation between the sleeping area and living area compared to the standard rooms.
Superior room with a balcony and sea-side view, the only one among the double rooms for 2 guests to offer privileged access to the rooftop panoramic pool. Equipped with satellite TV and air conditioning.
The largest category in the property, at 40 sqm with a bathroom featuring a bathtub, bidet and courtesy set with bathrobes. The balcony and access to the panoramic pool complete the hotel’s most exclusive accommodation.
Sea-side junior suite with a balcony and a separate living area with a sofa bed, suitable for small groups of up to 3 people. Compared to the Standard Junior Suite, it adds a sea view and access to the rooftop pool.
Accommodation assigned at check-in based on availability, with the possibility that the property reserves the right to move guests to another room during the stay. A practical solution for those who prioritise booking flexibility.
Larger than the equivalent Standard room, at 18 sqm with a bathroom featuring a choice of bathtub or shower. It offers access to the rooftop panoramic pool and the same flexibility in bed configuration between double and two singles.
The Grand Hotel Astoria provides guests with an indoor saltwater pool, a full spa centre with sauna, Turkish bath, thermal tub and massage services, body scrubs and facial treatments, as well as manicure, pedicure and waxing on request.
The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day with continuous security service, luggage storage, laundry and ironing service. There is also a business centre with fax and photocopier, useful for meetings and small events. The property is accessible to guests with disabilities thanks to lifts and rooms designed for reduced mobility.
For dining, guests can enjoy a bar, a restaurant, an in-room minibar, breakfast served in the room and menus for special diets. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of a gym, bike tours, excursions, canoeing and windsurfing nearby. Valet parking service and a shuttle on request complete the offering.
The Grand Hotel Astoria is located in the historic centre of Grado, just steps from the ruins of the Church of San Grisogono, reachable in about 100 metres on foot. The area, one of the busiest on the island, offers a location score of 9.6 according to guest reviews and blends the alleys of the lagoon town with a lively seafront.
Grado’s main beach is just 200 metres away, while Costa Azzurra Beach can be reached in 550 metres. For those travelling by car, Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 17 km away, while the Cervignano-Aquileia-Grado train station is 16 km away. Several bars and restaurants are located near the hotel, including Carpe Diem at 100 metres and Altogrado Sky Bar & Restaurant just 50 metres away.
Grado is a convenient base for exploring the lagoon area of Friuli Venezia Giulia: the House of Biagio Marin, dedicated to the Grado-born poet, is 600 metres away, while the Rose Park and the Water Park are both about 1.3 km away, ideal for summer days with children. In low season, the area is well suited to excursions to Valle Cavanata, a nature reserve 8 km away, or to the Roman archaeological sites of Aquileia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 10 km away. Sports lovers can enjoy windsurfing, canoeing and snorkelling directly along the Grado coastline.
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Guests particularly praise the staff (9.3) and the central location (9.6), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also score well (8.9). Services and value for money remain solid but slightly lower, around 8.1.
Yes, the Grand Hotel Astoria accepts pets, with a possible surcharge depending on the room type chosen.
Yes, the Grand Hotel Astoria includes a continental buffet breakfast with the stay.
The Grand Hotel Astoria offers a valet parking service, subject to a fee and availability at the property.
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Yes, the Grand Hotel Astoria has a rooftop indoor saltwater pool, heated during the winter months.
Grado’s Main Beach is about 200 metres from the Grand Hotel Astoria, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, the Grand Hotel Astoria has a wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath, thermal tub, massages and body and face treatments.
