Via Pietro Paleocapa 7, La Spezia, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Small, traditional boutique hotel with Old World style
Convenient location near the main train station, restaurants, and shops
Comfortable guest rooms with elegant touches
All units have AC, flat-screen TVs, and safes
Modern bathrooms have bidets and heated towel racks
Suites with seating areas are available
Breakfast room with a small terrace and lovely views
Generous, hot buffet breakfast
Cocktail bar with Italian coffee, wines, and liqueurs
24-hour front desk and lobby computer
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some guest rooms lack kettles and mini-fridges
Fee for breakfast
Fee for on-site parking
The three-pearl Hotel Firenze e Continentale La Spezia is an elegant property located in the center of La Spezia, roughly two minutes on foot from the city's main train station. The hotel's 68 guest rooms are well-maintained, and are dressed in traditional decor that has a hint of Old World style. All units have AC, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but most lack kettles and mini-fridges. Bathrooms are more modern, with glass-walled showers, bidets, and heated towel racks. The hotel's features are limited to a hot buffet breakfast for a fee, and a cocktail bar. Travelers looking for better amenities and a property that's closer to the waterfront can consider Albergo delle Spezie.
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Scene
Old World property with a cocktail bar and a romantic atmosphere for couples
Hotel Firenze e Continentale La Spezia is housed in a six-story building that dates from the early 20th century. The interiors have a gracious, Old World feel, with Carrara marble floors, trompe l'oeil murals, and wood paneling with decorative carving. Guest mainly gather in the bright breakfast room and at the bar, both of which feature lovely views of the city and the surrounding hills. The hotel attracts couples and some families and groups of friends who want an affordable stay in a convenient location, with traditional decor and local charm.
Location
In central La Spezia, near the main train station, restaurants, and shops
The property is situated in central La Spezia, in a non-touristy area with few major attractions in the immediate vicinity. There are, however, several restaurants and shops within walking distance. The Via Fiume FS bus stop is a one-minute walk away, and La Spezia Central Station (with service to Cinque Terre) is a two-minute walk from the hotel. The Amedeo Lia Museum of Renaissance Art, and the Centre of Modern and Contemporary Art is about five minutes on foot. The 14th-century Castle of Saint Giorgio, which offers sweeping views of the town and port from its hilltop location, is about a 10-minute walk away. Constantino Morin waterfront promenade, La Spezia Public Gardens, and ferries to Cinque Terre is also roughly 10 minutes on foot from the hotel. It takes about an hour to drive to Pisa International Airport.
Rooms
Simple but elegant, with AC and flat-screen TVs, but some lack kettles and mini-fridges
Guest rooms and suites at Hotel Firenze e Continentale are a bit sparse, but they're well-maintained, and have a touch of Old World elegance. There's dark-wood furniture, high-quality formal drapes and bedspreads, and traditional lighting. Spaces are accented with regal cobalt blue and gold, or warm, autumnal hues, such as deep burgundy and rust. All units are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but only some have electric kettles and mini-fridges. Suites add seating areas. Bathrooms are modern and more stylish, and contain bidets, glass-walled shower, heated towel racks, hairdryers, and toiletries, and some include bathrobes and slippers. A few rooms have views of the street, but most look out to the backs of neighboring buildings. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
Features
Charming breakfast room with a terrace, and a bar, but fee for breakfast and parking
Amenities are a bit limited at this hotel, with a focus on drinking and dining. There's a generous hot breakfast spread for a fee that includes, eggs, Italian meats, quality pastries, muesli, and cappuccino. It's served in a pretty breakfast room that has a small terrace with cafe tables, and splendid views of the city. There's also a cocktail bar that offers a range of Italian wines, local and continental beers, grappa and other Italian liqueurs, plus espresso and light fare. Expect to see soccer games on the large flat-screen TV.The hotel has meeting rooms with catering, and a lobby computer that's free for guests to use. Rail passes are sold at the 24-hour front desk, and staff will help plan excursions to Cinque Terre. There's indoor and outdoor on-site parking for a fee, but Wi-Fi is free throughout.
