From the outside, this hotel really does look like a "castle". It has recently been renovated on the outside. Unfortunately the facade sets you up for severe disappointment once you enter. The inside of the hotel is very dated. The carpet in the reception area and on the stairs looks like it hasn't been changed in a good 20 years.
The staff member who checked us in was friendly enough.
We were quite disappointed with our room. The furnishings were straight out of the 1970s or so it seemed. The bed was less than comfortable. The entrance door was very old and didn't feel very secure. The bathroom door made a terrible squeaking sound which could have been easily fixed with a bit of oil, but the whole place gave us the impression that a lot of these little things had been neglected over the years.
The room was generally quite clean and tidy. Bathroom was very small and in need of a renovation, especially the shower, but it was functional.
We picked this hotel for its location, close to a wedding we were attending and also it was right on the beach. Unfortunately it is also right on the main road in and out of Pegli and the rooms are poorly sound-proofed so it's not a great place for light-sleepers.
Breakfast was included in the room rate. It is served in a basement room with very little light. The croissants and bread made available was kept in a glass cabinet on a bench so you didn't feel like you were all that free to help yourself to them - it didn't feel like a buffet where you can go back for more if you want to. The foccaccia they served was quite good. I'd suggest avoiding the croissants as they tasted like coconut or something - maybe they're made with palm oil, not sure. The breakfast options were very limited, especially for international visitors. There was no breakfast cereal at all, for example.
Overall we were quite disappointed and were glad to only have to spend one night here. It wasn't especially cheap, so I'd suggest finding other options.