Located on the Cinque Terre road just above the Arsenale overlooking the port of La Spezia, incredible views. Easy to find, able to park car right outside the property. Checked in by a lovely lady, even though we arrived outside check-in times. Very clean, contemporary rooms with modern bathroom. Plenty of little outside spaces to sit. Breakfast can be taken in the breakfast room or on the terrace. The guy who runs the place, Emilliano, is a lovely, gentle, smiley man who can't do enough for you and enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area. His drone footage of the coastal locations is amazing. If we return to La Spezia we will stay here again. Highly...
Read moreSo many great things to say about this hotel - We arrived past the check-in time (due to several unfortunate delays including a flat tire), and the host was so kind to drive back to check us in late in the evening. The views of the water in the morning at sunrise were breathtaking. The shower is amazing. And the breakfast was excellent - great variety and such high quality foods and coffee. A little bit out of town, but the free parking was much appreciated. Easy to get into town to the train station to go to Cinque Terre. We would certainly recommend this property to anyone traveling...
Read moreThis is a super clean, well situated boutique hotel just outside the center of La Spezia. Parking is easy, as is access to Porto Venere by car. Included breakfast is plentiful, Italian style. Ask for front rooms, although there is some street noise by day. Proprietor Emiliano is helpful in every way. For driving to Porto Venere: keep driving into the town via the one-way system; if the parking garage is 'completo' (full), keep going and head back out of town; grab the first blue-line space you see; if still no luck, loop around and head back into town looking for a...
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