The Poet Hotel
$261
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for The Poet Hotel
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$261
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Poet Hotel average $93 in January, the cheapest month, and $261 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $93 |
| February | $95 |
| March | $127 |
| April | $193 |
| May | $231 |
| June | $215 |
| July | $206 |
| August | $220 |
| September | $261 |
| October | $182 |
| November | $102 |
| December | $115 |
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Cheapest: January (~$93)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at The Poet Hotel in La Spezia (La Spezia Historic Centre), you'll be steps from Church of Nostra Signora della Neve and Corso Cavour. This hotel is 19 mi (30.5 km) from Monterosso Beach and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Vernazza Beach.
What's nearby
Church of Nostra Signora della Neve(0.1 miles)
Corso Cavour(0.1 miles)
Piazza Garibaldi(0.1 miles)
Church of Nostra Signora della Salute(0.2 miles)
Amadeo Lia Museum(0.2 miles)
Palazzina delle Arti e Museo del Sigillo(0.2 miles)
Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana(0.3 miles)
Il Faro(0.3 miles)
Church of Santa Maria Assunta(0.4 miles)
Castello San Giorgio(0.4 miles)
CAMeC(0.5 miles)
Naval Museum(0.6 miles)
National Museum of Transport(0.7 miles)
La Spezia Ferry Dock(0.8 miles)
Cattedrale di Cristo Re(0.9 miles)
The preferred airport for The Poet Hotel is Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)(52.6 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Via Roma 139, La Spezia Historic Centre, La Spezia, Italy
Church of Nostra Signora della Neve (0.1 miles)
Corso Cavour (0.1 miles)
Piazza Garibaldi (0.1 miles)
Church of Nostra Signora della Salute (0.2 miles)
Amadeo Lia Museum (0.2 miles)
Palazzina delle Arti e Museo del Sigillo (0.2 miles)
Room options
4
King Superior Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Superior Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Superior Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Basic Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
248 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Junior Suite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
258 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of The Poet Hotel
8.5
Very good
Based on 1,194 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
55%
Family
16%
Group
11%
Solo
9%
What guests think
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Across many recent reviews, The Poet Hotel is praised for its central, train-friendly location, modern decor, and friendly staff, with clean, comfortable rooms and a generous breakfast, though some guests noted limited amenities and occasional inconveniences.
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What guests think
Across many recent reviews, The Poet Hotel is praised for its central, train-friendly location, modern decor, and friendly staff, with clean, comfortable rooms and a generous breakfast, though some guests noted limited amenities and occasional inconveniences.
Common drawbacks include paid, limited parking that may be off site and a small or constrained elevator to some rooms. Several reviews mention strong fragrance from diffusers and occasional maintenance or AC-control issues. A few guests also felt the surrounding streets were less charming than other areas. Overall, expect a modern, convenient base with warm service and straightforward comforts.
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Facilities
Parking is paid, limited, and often off site; several guests also mention a very small elevator or partial stair access to some rooms.
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Nestor
Oct 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. My only gripe is that the parking lot isn't next to the property. It was about a 5 minute walk. Other than that, the place is solid. I would stay here again.
Great stay. My only gripe is that the parking lot isn't next to the property. It was about a 5 minute walk. Other than that, the place is solid. I would stay here again.
8
Vincent
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hôtel bien situé proche de la gare pour accéder aux 5 terres. Chambre spacieuse (suite deluxe pour 4 personnes) et bon petit déjeuner. Le personnel est très accueillant. Seul bémol: le parking est assez cher (20euro par jour) et on vous facture une journée entière même si vous laissez la voiture une demi-journée.
Hôtel bien situé proche de la gare pour accéder aux 5 terres. Chambre spacieuse (suite deluxe pour 4 personnes) et bon petit déjeuner. Le personnel est très accueillant. Seul bémol: le parking est assez cher (20euro par jour) et on vous facture une journée entière même si vous laissez la voiture une demi-journée.
10
Alain
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hôtel. Propre avec un personnel courtois. Chambre confortable avec une bonne literie. Stationnement vraiment limité mais on peut réserver notre place à l’avance.
Excellent hôtel. Propre avec un personnel courtois. Chambre confortable avec une bonne literie. Stationnement vraiment limité mais on peut réserver notre place à l’avance.
10
Selina
Jun 16, 2024
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Modernes stylisches Hotel, großes Zimmer, sauber, modernes großes Bad, gute Lage zentral zwischen Bahnhof und Innenstadt gelegen, kleine Parkgarage vorhanden preislich grenzwertig (30€/Tag), leider keine Bar oder Getränkeautomat im Hotel, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in direkter Umgebung, sehr zu empfehlen
Modernes stylisches Hotel, großes Zimmer, sauber, modernes großes Bad, gute Lage zentral zwischen Bahnhof und Innenstadt gelegen, kleine Parkgarage vorhanden preislich grenzwertig (30€/Tag), leider keine Bar oder Getränkeautomat im Hotel, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in direkter Umgebung, sehr zu empfehlen
10
Nancy
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good. Lighting in room was a little dim and elevator was very small, but at least it had one. Great stay overall
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good. Lighting in room was a little dim and elevator was very small, but at least it had one. Great stay overall
10
Marcelo
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel bem localizado com distância a pé para os principais pontos da cidade. Quarto muito bom e confortável só falta um armario, tem uma arara. Banheiro muito bom . Café de manhã ótimo com boa variedade. Atendimento também muito bom com boas recomendações de restaurantes. O elevador é que poderia ser mais arejado.
Hotel bem localizado com distância a pé para os principais pontos da cidade. Quarto muito bom e confortável só falta um armario, tem uma arara. Banheiro muito bom . Café de manhã ótimo com boa variedade. Atendimento também muito bom com boas recomendações de restaurantes. O elevador é que poderia ser mais arejado.
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Franck
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel based in ZFL so difficult to access by car - either you pay 20€/night for the hotel parking (away from the hotel) or find a park space nearby - good luck as there aren’t many with blue lines Hotel is quite small and breakfast is Okay but just standard Rooms don’t offer a nice view - at least mine wasn’t
Hotel based in ZFL so difficult to access by car - either you pay 20€/night for the hotel parking (away from the hotel) or find a park space nearby - good luck as there aren’t many with blue lines Hotel is quite small and breakfast is Okay but just standard Rooms don’t offer a nice view - at least mine wasn’t
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JILLIAN
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was so pleasant about this hotel! The staff were very friendly. Only thing I wish it gave better information were about parking. There were no parking lot in the premise. It’s 500m away. Also I wish it had better amenities.
Everything was so pleasant about this hotel! The staff were very friendly. Only thing I wish it gave better information were about parking. There were no parking lot in the premise. It’s 500m away. Also I wish it had better amenities.
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Tom
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean hotel, excellent breakfast. Nice helpfull personell, perfect parking facilties for a reasonable daily rate of 20 euro. We had a superior room, we never have seen such a large bed: 2 x 1,20 width. The airconditiong was making a very loud noise, maybe only on our room. We always travel with earplugs, so its nog an issue for us. The location lies in one line between the Ferry 15 min walk and the train station 5-10 min walk.
Very clean hotel, excellent breakfast. Nice helpfull personell, perfect parking facilties for a reasonable daily rate of 20 euro. We had a superior room, we never have seen such a large bed: 2 x 1,20 width. The airconditiong was making a very loud noise, maybe only on our room. We always travel with earplugs, so its nog an issue for us. The location lies in one line between the Ferry 15 min walk and the train station 5-10 min walk.
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Lance
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel in a great area. No elevator to level I was on, but the ladies offered to carry my bags. No thanks. In room refrigerator makes some noise. Construction in the alley where my window was facing. No view at all. Breakfast was reasonable; I saw they were making speciality coffee for some but this was not offered to me.
Nice hotel in a great area. No elevator to level I was on, but the ladies offered to carry my bags. No thanks. In room refrigerator makes some noise. Construction in the alley where my window was facing. No view at all. Breakfast was reasonable; I saw they were making speciality coffee for some but this was not offered to me.
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Cleanliness
Reviews commonly highlight clean rooms and well-kept spaces, though a few note issues such as ants, scuffed walls, or suspected bedbugs.
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John
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, great location, great breakfast, helpful staff
Clean room, great location, great breakfast, helpful staff
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Eduardo adrian
Apr 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed only for one night and I was bitten by bedbugs in the middle of the night. Woke up at 5, went to the lobby and they only offered a room change. They even wanted to charge me for parking after that and they offered nothing else. We only took a shower and left as soon as we were done. Really bad experience.
We stayed only for one night and I was bitten by bedbugs in the middle of the night. Woke up at 5, went to the lobby and they only offered a room change. They even wanted to charge me for parking after that and they offered nothing else. We only took a shower and left as soon as we were done. Really bad experience.
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Estrella
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ants on the floor close to the balcony probably coming from outside. Otherwise, hotel is clean and beautiful
Ants on the floor close to the balcony probably coming from outside. Otherwise, hotel is clean and beautiful
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Steven
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fun and cozy hotel with unique decor in and around the lobby. Room was as expected with the exception of quite a bit of dirt, scuffs, and liquid spilled stains on one of the wall next to the bed. Bathroom and shower were great.
Fun and cozy hotel with unique decor in and around the lobby. Room was as expected with the exception of quite a bit of dirt, scuffs, and liquid spilled stains on one of the wall next to the bed. Bathroom and shower were great.
10
Paul
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Well maintained and modern hotel in an older building which added to the character. The room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Location was good with a short walk to both the port and areas with restaurants. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Well maintained and modern hotel in an older building which added to the character. The room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Location was good with a short walk to both the port and areas with restaurants. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
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Michele
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The common areas on the property are very cute and welcoming. The room is also very cute, but I did leave the property with bug bites and I read that there may have been bedbug situations that people have experienced in the past. I can’t confirm that that’s where the bites came from but I did get them only after sleeping through the night. The location of the property felt pretty unsafe and dirty.
The common areas on the property are very cute and welcoming. The room is also very cute, but I did leave the property with bug bites and I read that there may have been bedbug situations that people have experienced in the past. I can’t confirm that that’s where the bites came from but I did get them only after sleeping through the night. The location of the property felt pretty unsafe and dirty.
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Simon
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel clean
Hotel clean
10
Jennifer
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms & great air conditioning.
Very clean, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms & great air conditioning.
8
Rogério
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel reformado, atendimento de recepção espetacular e um bom cafe da manha. Pontos de melhoria, limpeza dos quartos, sistema de ar condicionado e elevador pequeno.
Hotel reformado, atendimento de recepção espetacular e um bom cafe da manha. Pontos de melhoria, limpeza dos quartos, sistema de ar condicionado e elevador pequeno.
10
Chantal
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chambre très propre. Personnel accueillant
Chambre très propre. Personnel accueillant
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and generally comfortable, with firm beds and effective air conditioning; however, some found showers or rooms small, lighting dim, thin walls, or AC controls locked.
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David
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived early and they were able to store our luggage for us. Hotel has a very nice modern look. Room was great bathroom was modern and big. Great location just a block from central square lots of restaurants and shops and cafes. A 10 minute walk from the train station. Very comfortable and convenient. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
We arrived early and they were able to store our luggage for us. Hotel has a very nice modern look. Room was great bathroom was modern and big. Great location just a block from central square lots of restaurants and shops and cafes. A 10 minute walk from the train station. Very comfortable and convenient. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
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Melinda
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful decor inside, had an elevator, rooms were stylish and modern, they had some toiletries for free that we needed which were great and helpful, parking is easy around the streets and free, close to a lot of things, front desk was nice enough.
Beautiful decor inside, had an elevator, rooms were stylish and modern, they had some toiletries for free that we needed which were great and helpful, parking is easy around the streets and free, close to a lot of things, front desk was nice enough.
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Julie
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff. The shower was really small.
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff. The shower was really small.
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Bak
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good shout out to the 2 ladies who checked me in upon arrival - extremely friendly and helpful! Walking distance to the train station and all the cool cafes & restaurants. Small but tastefully designed room. Wall is so thin that one could hear my neighbour talking next door. Would suggest to the mgt to perhaps consider putting a water kettle in all the rooms.
Good shout out to the 2 ladies who checked me in upon arrival - extremely friendly and helpful! Walking distance to the train station and all the cool cafes & restaurants. Small but tastefully designed room. Wall is so thin that one could hear my neighbour talking next door. Would suggest to the mgt to perhaps consider putting a water kettle in all the rooms.
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Nancy
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good. Lighting in room was a little dim and elevator was very small, but at least it had one. Great stay overall
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good. Lighting in room was a little dim and elevator was very small, but at least it had one. Great stay overall
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Maria
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The beds were great at this hotel. The room was comfortable and appreciated we could use our Netflix account on the TV. The room was too hot and had to pop open the window as the thermostat was on a lock. The soap and shampoo weren't to my taste, smell was off-putting. Its about a 20 minute walk to the marina area and a 15 minute walk to the train station. Most staff were friendly and helpful.
The beds were great at this hotel. The room was comfortable and appreciated we could use our Netflix account on the TV. The room was too hot and had to pop open the window as the thermostat was on a lock. The soap and shampoo weren't to my taste, smell was off-putting. Its about a 20 minute walk to the marina area and a 15 minute walk to the train station. Most staff were friendly and helpful.
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patrick
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice and modern hotel well located in the city center. 8 min from the station and the harbour. The Main Street are 2 min away. The hotel is modern and rooms are comfortable. Breakfast offers a variety of good food. Parking is limited to 8 cars so book in advance.
Nice and modern hotel well located in the city center. 8 min from the station and the harbour. The Main Street are 2 min away. The hotel is modern and rooms are comfortable. Breakfast offers a variety of good food. Parking is limited to 8 cars so book in advance.
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clara
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
La ns era una junior suite, spaziosa con 2 finestre. Bagno con doccia grande, unica pecca … le pareti scure che necessitano di una bella tinteggiatura spesso scrostate. Buona colazione e comoda posizione sia x il centro k x la stazione entrambe raggiungibili a piedi
La ns era una junior suite, spaziosa con 2 finestre. Bagno con doccia grande, unica pecca … le pareti scure che necessitano di una bella tinteggiatura spesso scrostate. Buona colazione e comoda posizione sia x il centro k x la stazione entrambe raggiungibili a piedi
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Karin
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely helpful front desk team! Comfortable firm bed- we slept great both nights. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Highly recommend.
Extremely helpful front desk team! Comfortable firm bed- we slept great both nights. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Highly recommend.
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Kaden
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
While the common areas look great in photos, the rooms are very poorly and cheaply renovated - vinyl flooring is peeling up at the corners, looks like it was the painters first day on the job, the bathroom is crammed despite the room being large. There’s nothing about the rooms that justify the “luxury” tag on this hotel. Breakfast was offered for 20 euros which is a lot considering a croissant and cappuccino at the coffee shop down the street costs 2.30 euros.
While the common areas look great in photos, the rooms are very poorly and cheaply renovated - vinyl flooring is peeling up at the corners, looks like it was the painters first day on the job, the bathroom is crammed despite the room being large. There’s nothing about the rooms that justify the “luxury” tag on this hotel. Breakfast was offered for 20 euros which is a lot considering a croissant and cappuccino at the coffee shop down the street costs 2.30 euros.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with thoughtful touches like early check-ins, luggage storage, and to-go breakfasts; a few guests reported impersonal or unhelpful interactions.
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Laurie-Ann
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great breakfast....friendly staff, very helpful booking amazing restaurant for us last minute...would definitely recommend to others....
Great breakfast....friendly staff, very helpful booking amazing restaurant for us last minute...would definitely recommend to others....
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Jaime
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our visit at The Poet Hotel! The room was modern and spacious. The staff was so helpful. We had to leave early in the morning and they packed us a nice breakfast to go. The front desk women really went way out of their way to make sure we had a great stay. Dinner suggestions and great directions. We will be back!
We really enjoyed our visit at The Poet Hotel! The room was modern and spacious. The staff was so helpful. We had to leave early in the morning and they packed us a nice breakfast to go. The front desk women really went way out of their way to make sure we had a great stay. Dinner suggestions and great directions. We will be back!
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Kiana
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I booked this place last minute after a stressful experience elsewhere, and it exceeded all expectations. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the room was spotless, and everything felt well cared for. Such a relief to find a place like this — I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and professional stay.
I booked this place last minute after a stressful experience elsewhere, and it exceeded all expectations. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the room was spotless, and everything felt well cared for. Such a relief to find a place like this — I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and professional stay.
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Andréa
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it. The hotel is very clean and the staff were great. We arrived quite early and they let us store our luggage until our room was ready. They had the room ready for us well before check in time which we really appreciated because we were tired from the trip. They had even delivered our luggage to the room by the time that we got there. The room was spacious and very clean. The only thing I missed was a kettle or coffee maker. It’s in a great location with lots of options for breakfast in the area if you didn’t want to eat at the hotel. Overall an excellent stay. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it.
We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it. The hotel is very clean and the staff were great. We arrived quite early and they let us store our luggage until our room was ready. They had the room ready for us well before check in time which we really appreciated because we were tired from the trip. They had even delivered our luggage to the room by the time that we got there. The room was spacious and very clean. The only thing I missed was a kettle or coffee maker. It’s in a great location with lots of options for breakfast in the area if you didn’t want to eat at the hotel. Overall an excellent stay. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it.
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Samantha
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was the perfect place to stay when going to Cinque Terre if not staying in one of the towns. It was about a 5 minute walk to the train station in a nice area with some good restaurants near by. The hotel staff was great and held onto our bags for us since we arrived prior to check in time. They even put our luggage in our room when it was ready so we wouldn’t have to take it up the stairs.
This hotel was the perfect place to stay when going to Cinque Terre if not staying in one of the towns. It was about a 5 minute walk to the train station in a nice area with some good restaurants near by. The hotel staff was great and held onto our bags for us since we arrived prior to check in time. They even put our luggage in our room when it was ready so we wouldn’t have to take it up the stairs.
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Howard
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Expensive breakfast. Very stiff greeting and checkin
Expensive breakfast. Very stiff greeting and checkin
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Dennis
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good amount of selection for breakfast, great location close to train station and to restaurants. Helpful staff. The only snag was that somebody accused us of being greedy while we were silently eating breakfast.
Good amount of selection for breakfast, great location close to train station and to restaurants. Helpful staff. The only snag was that somebody accused us of being greedy while we were silently eating breakfast.
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Karin
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely helpful front desk team! Comfortable firm bed- we slept great both nights. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Highly recommend.
Extremely helpful front desk team! Comfortable firm bed- we slept great both nights. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Highly recommend.
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Anthony
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property is very nice, clean, and convenient. However, we were disappointed with alleged VIP room upgrade. An upgraded room was available but only offered to us if we paid for upgrade. Not what we bargained for or what was promised by Expedia VIP amenity. Otherwise, hotel is very good. Outstanding breakfasy crew.
Property is very nice, clean, and convenient. However, we were disappointed with alleged VIP room upgrade. An upgraded room was available but only offered to us if we paid for upgrade. Not what we bargained for or what was promised by Expedia VIP amenity. Otherwise, hotel is very good. Outstanding breakfasy crew.
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Abdullah
May 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel's location was excellent, and the room I stayed in was comfortable. However, my experience was marred by a staff member who exhibited erratic behavior and an unsupportive manager. I lost my rental car key and asked the manager for help in communicating with the guest blocking the rental towing car from pulling my car. Shockingly, she refused to assist, disregarding the possibility of missing my flight. I had to personally approach the guest, who kindly agreed to move his car. This incident was extremely disappointing, as the manager missed an opportunity to provide much-needed assistance, given the multiple issues I encountered during my stay.
The hotel's location was excellent, and the room I stayed in was comfortable. However, my experience was marred by a staff member who exhibited erratic behavior and an unsupportive manager. I lost my rental car key and asked the manager for help in communicating with the guest blocking the rental towing car from pulling my car. Shockingly, she refused to assist, disregarding the possibility of missing my flight. I had to personally approach the guest, who kindly agreed to move his car. This incident was extremely disappointing, as the manager missed an opportunity to provide much-needed assistance, given the multiple issues I encountered during my stay.
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Location
Highly convenient for Cinque Terre day trips, a short walk to La Spezia Centrale and restaurants; a few felt the immediate streets were less charming or darker than expected.
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Leonor
Apr 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel was cute and comfortable. Bed was wonderful! Area around hotel was a little rough, but that’s usually the case for hotels near train stations. Very convenient location for daily train travel as it was a short walk to the train station. A quick walk down, there was a great shopping and dining area. I would definitely recommend for Cinque Terre travel and would stay here again.
Hotel was cute and comfortable. Bed was wonderful! Area around hotel was a little rough, but that’s usually the case for hotels near train stations. Very convenient location for daily train travel as it was a short walk to the train station. A quick walk down, there was a great shopping and dining area. I would definitely recommend for Cinque Terre travel and would stay here again.
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David
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location near train station and restaurants. Very clean hotel. Nice breakfast.
Great location near train station and restaurants. Very clean hotel. Nice breakfast.
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Alec
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Poet Hotel is a very nice building with clean interiors and comfortable rooms. It was exactly what we were looking for in a hotel that mainly served as a place to stay. It’s located very close to the Main Street where there are fantastic restaurants and nightlife. However the street its on is quite dark and slightly dirty. The staff were friendly, kind, and helpful. The service was okay, as our room was cleaned each day but the minibar was not filled. Also, the phone in the room did not work which made it difficult to call the hotel.
The Poet Hotel is a very nice building with clean interiors and comfortable rooms. It was exactly what we were looking for in a hotel that mainly served as a place to stay. It’s located very close to the Main Street where there are fantastic restaurants and nightlife. However the street its on is quite dark and slightly dirty. The staff were friendly, kind, and helpful. The service was okay, as our room was cleaned each day but the minibar was not filled. Also, the phone in the room did not work which made it difficult to call the hotel.
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Marcel
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A hidden gem of a hotel right in the center and close to train station
A hidden gem of a hotel right in the center and close to train station
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david
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel, close to central train station and the main street
Great hotel, close to central train station and the main street
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Michele
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The common areas on the property are very cute and welcoming. The room is also very cute, but I did leave the property with bug bites and I read that there may have been bedbug situations that people have experienced in the past. I can’t confirm that that’s where the bites came from but I did get them only after sleeping through the night. The location of the property felt pretty unsafe and dirty.
The common areas on the property are very cute and welcoming. The room is also very cute, but I did leave the property with bug bites and I read that there may have been bedbug situations that people have experienced in the past. I can’t confirm that that’s where the bites came from but I did get them only after sleeping through the night. The location of the property felt pretty unsafe and dirty.
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Mia
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the heart of La Spezia, close to the city centre marina and the train station.
Great location in the heart of La Spezia, close to the city centre marina and the train station.
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Jill
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Modern hotel with a great location, it's between the train station and city center (an easy walk to both.)
Modern hotel with a great location, it's between the train station and city center (an easy walk to both.)
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Jonathan
Mar 22, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed here to use as a base for Cinque Terre and also Florence and Pisa. The hotel was nice and modern, clean, comfortable and had an excellent shower. It’s a 5 minute walk to the train station which is handy and there are some nice bars close by. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of variety and the staff were all pleasant.
We stayed here to use as a base for Cinque Terre and also Florence and Pisa. The hotel was nice and modern, clean, comfortable and had an excellent shower. It’s a 5 minute walk to the train station which is handy and there are some nice bars close by. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of variety and the staff were all pleasant.
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Bruce
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel! Very close to central train station. Easy access to pedestrian walkway nearby.
Great hotel! Very close to central train station. Easy access to pedestrian walkway nearby.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, though some guests found it pricey, basic, or starting late; there is no on-site restaurant or bar beyond breakfast.
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John
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, great location, great breakfast, helpful staff
Clean room, great location, great breakfast, helpful staff
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James
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great Hotel for exploring Cinque Terre. Close to train and many local restaurants. Hotel has a unique modern vibe, staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is bountiful including fruit, pastries, meats, smoked salmon and made to order eggs and coffees Highly recommended
Great Hotel for exploring Cinque Terre. Close to train and many local restaurants. Hotel has a unique modern vibe, staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is bountiful including fruit, pastries, meats, smoked salmon and made to order eggs and coffees Highly recommended
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ANTONIO J
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Buen hotel, el desayuno podria empezar un poco antes para los qie pagamos la tarifa con desayuno y salimos temprano. El desayuno inicia 7:30.
Buen hotel, el desayuno podria empezar un poco antes para los qie pagamos la tarifa con desayuno y salimos temprano. El desayuno inicia 7:30.
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Jon
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here to visit cinque Terre as well as boat around the sea. The Poet is a quick walk to the train station and also close to some great restaurants and areas to walk/shop. Hotel is clean and staff were very kind. Rooms are climate controlled and wash refreshing to walk into a cool room at the end of the day. Loved the balcony from the room. Just know that breakfast isn’t included.
Stayed here to visit cinque Terre as well as boat around the sea. The Poet is a quick walk to the train station and also close to some great restaurants and areas to walk/shop. Hotel is clean and staff were very kind. Rooms are climate controlled and wash refreshing to walk into a cool room at the end of the day. Loved the balcony from the room. Just know that breakfast isn’t included.
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Judith
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hôtel propre, confortable et bien aménagé. Personnel sympathique. Bonne localisation pour le train aux parc des 5 terres. Déjeuner buffet bien mais trop cher. Café décevant.
Hôtel propre, confortable et bien aménagé. Personnel sympathique. Bonne localisation pour le train aux parc des 5 terres. Déjeuner buffet bien mais trop cher. Café décevant.
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John Joseph O
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The poet hotel was very clean due to the hard work of the cleaning staff. The rooms were quite spacious and all facilities toilet, shower, bidet and showers were perfectly functional. The air conditioning was excellent and it was very much needed for our stay in a July 2025 heatwave. The receptionist staff were very helpful and professional. On the downside the breakfast is really boring, we found it had healthy food but nothing that you would expect at a similar priced hotel for breakfast - and the Poet hotel is pricey. For breakfast there was only one staff person for 30 people who I counted. That ratio left them struggling to clean up and reset the tables and also refill the orange juice etc which was often empty. We felt sorry for the breakfast staff who did the best they could. We felt that the breakfast person ( they did change every few days) was under pressure. There is no bar, cafe or day restaurant apart from the breakfast bar and there is a distinct lack of charachter in this very functional hotel. I feel it is so lean it must be a great moneymaker for the owners.
The poet hotel was very clean due to the hard work of the cleaning staff. The rooms were quite spacious and all facilities toilet, shower, bidet and showers were perfectly functional. The air conditioning was excellent and it was very much needed for our stay in a July 2025 heatwave. The receptionist staff were very helpful and professional. On the downside the breakfast is really boring, we found it had healthy food but nothing that you would expect at a similar priced hotel for breakfast - and the Poet hotel is pricey. For breakfast there was only one staff person for 30 people who I counted. That ratio left them struggling to clean up and reset the tables and also refill the orange juice etc which was often empty. We felt sorry for the breakfast staff who did the best they could. We felt that the breakfast person ( they did change every few days) was under pressure. There is no bar, cafe or day restaurant apart from the breakfast bar and there is a distinct lack of charachter in this very functional hotel. I feel it is so lean it must be a great moneymaker for the owners.
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Jaimy
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
not only did breakfast, not come with the room, but they charged us an arm and a leg for the worst cup of coffee. I think I’ve ever had.
not only did breakfast, not come with the room, but they charged us an arm and a leg for the worst cup of coffee. I think I’ve ever had.
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Melisa
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The hotel was ok, but it did not have a restaurant on site, which I find comfortable if you come back tired and do not wish to go out to dinner or even to do room service. Housekeeping service did not replenish soap or other toiletries. The area is ok too, not too many fine dinning options and there is nothing at all to visit in La Spezia. If you do not wish to stay in one of the Cinque terre cities, La Spezia is a good option since it is quite big.
The hotel was ok, but it did not have a restaurant on site, which I find comfortable if you come back tired and do not wish to go out to dinner or even to do room service. Housekeeping service did not replenish soap or other toiletries. The area is ok too, not too many fine dinning options and there is nothing at all to visit in La Spezia. If you do not wish to stay in one of the Cinque terre cities, La Spezia is a good option since it is quite big.
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Yolanda
Feb 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very cool and convenient hotel for a visit to Cinque Terre. Excellent breakfast and friendly, English speaking staff.
Very cool and convenient hotel for a visit to Cinque Terre. Excellent breakfast and friendly, English speaking staff.
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Nolan
Jan 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was great!
The breakfast was great!
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Diep
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Checked in early and we got a room without waiting. Our VIP Access status was recognized and received a free drink for each person in the room. The room was nice, comfortable and clean with nice soaps. The breakfast was also good. We had to check out early before breakfast started and the staff was so helpful to give us two takeaway bags upon checking out. The location was also very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel.
Checked in early and we got a room without waiting. Our VIP Access status was recognized and received a free drink for each person in the room. The room was nice, comfortable and clean with nice soaps. The breakfast was also good. We had to check out early before breakfast started and the staff was so helpful to give us two takeaway bags upon checking out. The location was also very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Eoin
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
A very well located hotel, close by all amenities, and very friendly and helpful staff, it was a real pleasure to stay here.
A very well located hotel, close by all amenities, and very friendly and helpful staff, it was a real pleasure to stay here.
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Zhuoqin
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice hotel, staffs are very friendly. Super clean. Breakfast is delicious
Very nice hotel, staffs are very friendly. Super clean. Breakfast is delicious
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William
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Love the location walkable to the piazza and all the restaurants. Even the port was a nice walk to.
Love the location walkable to the piazza and all the restaurants. Even the port was a nice walk to.
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Cecilia
Aug 26, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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FAQs about The Poet Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Limited onsite parking is available. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 20.00 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:30 PM until midnight, and check-out is until 11:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details regarding room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is situated in La Spezia Historic Centre, within a 10-minute drive of Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Church of Nostra Signora della Neve. It is approximately 19 miles from Monterosso Beach and 16.5 miles from Vernazza Beach.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
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- 2026-09-27: NO DATA
- 2026-09-28: 228.53521163589477USD
- 2026-09-29: 253.7307734806824USD
- 2026-09-30: 271.14825314575194USD
- 2026-10-01: 184.39037794281006USD
- 2026-10-02: 171.638883205719USD
- 2026-10-03: 192.91031673431397USD
- 2026-10-04: 162.78360668838502USD
- 2026-10-05: 171.638883205719USD
- 2026-10-06: 243.04039076568603USD
- 2026-10-07: 167.373220705719USD
- 2026-10-08: 145.87428864852905USD
- 2026-10-09: 205.96127222625734USD
- 2026-10-10: 156.18012647140503USD
- 2026-10-11: 140.9492067276764USD
- 2026-10-12: 143.2807585585785USD
- 2026-10-13: 164.80245435424806USD
- 2026-10-14: 160.47991288284302USD
- 2026-10-15: 159.626780382843USD
- 2026-10-16: 134.6811857357025USD
- 2026-10-17: 156.63512352859496USD
- 2026-10-18: 138.9809721471405USD
- 2026-10-19: 144.21743042060854USD
- 2026-10-20: 138.9809721471405USD
- 2026-10-21: 148.45642385147096USD
- 2026-10-22: 134.46505605857848USD
- 2026-10-23: 142.42762605857848USD
- 2026-10-24: 141.56311602859498USD
- 2026-10-25: 114.05812388145446USD
- 2026-10-26: 114.05812388145446USD
- 2026-10-27: 114.05812388145446USD
- 2026-10-28: 118.29114649566651USD
- 2026-10-29: 117.47065388145447USD
- 2026-10-30: 125.22847173431397USD
- 2026-10-31: 120.57606USD
- 2026-11-01: 72.5162625USD
- 2026-11-02: 87.75889823570252USD
- 2026-11-03: 76.62267429428101USD
- 2026-11-04: 76.62267429428101USD
- 2026-11-05: 76.62267429428101USD
- 2026-11-06: 89.453785705719USD
- 2026-11-07: 97.1774796471405USD
- 2026-11-08: 76.62267429428101USD
- 2026-11-09: 84.34636823570251USD
- 2026-11-10: 84.34636823570251USD
- 2026-11-11: 84.34636823570251USD
- 2026-11-12: 88.62340826568604USD
- 2026-11-13: 77.48718432426453USD
- 2026-11-14: 76.72347521781921USD
- 2026-11-15: 72.90192692024232USD
- 2026-11-16: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-17: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-18: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-19: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-20: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-21: 73.3283629925537USD
- 2026-11-22: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-23: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-24: 76.62267429428101USD
- 2026-11-25: 76.62267429428101USD
- 2026-11-26: 73.21014429428101USD
- 2026-11-27: 69.797614294281USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in is available.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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