The Grand Hotel Portovenere is housed in a former Franciscan convent, a two-minute walk from the pedestrian heart of Portovenere. Just to the south of Cinque Terre National Park, this hotel has plenty of style, especially for this part of Italy. The 54 bright rooms are done in classic-contemporary style, and many have harbor views or small terraces. The hotel's terrace restaurant and indoor bar faces the sea and offers all meals plus candlelit dinners. The hotel has an agreement with Portovenere Wellness Center for gym access. Otherwise, features are limited, and for a property with a pool travelers may want to head to nearby La Spezia and check out B&B Villa Amaranta.
The Grand Hotel Portovenere is housed in a former Franciscan convent, a two-minute walk from the pedestrian heart of Portovenere. Just to the south of Cinque Terre National Park, this hotel has plenty of style, especially for this part of Italy. The 54 bright rooms are done in classic-contemporary style, and many have harbor views or small terraces. The hotel's terrace restaurant and indoor bar faces the sea and offers all meals plus candlelit dinners. The hotel has an agreement with Portovenere Wellness Center for gym access. Otherwise, features are limited, and for a property with a pool travelers may want to head to nearby La Spezia and check out B&B Villa Amaranta.
Hotel Paradiso is an excellent three-pearl option for tourists who want to be within walking distance from Porto Venere's main sights and ferry dock, but don't mind the just out-of-town location in exchange for lower rates. The 21 rooms are pristinely clean and include bright built-in closets and refrigerated minibars. Some rooms have bunk beds, balconies, and gorgeous views of the harbor. Free continental breakfast buffet and an Italian seafood dinner restaurant with harbor views are nice features. Wi-Fi and parking are both free. Hotel Belvedere, the sister property, is one block closer to town and has lower rates -- but rooms aren't quite as fresh.
Hotel Paradiso is an excellent three-pearl option for tourists who want to be within walking distance from Porto Venere's main sights and ferry dock, but don't mind the just out-of-town location in exchange for lower rates. The 21 rooms are pristinely clean and include bright built-in closets and refrigerated minibars. Some rooms have bunk beds, balconies, and gorgeous views of the harbor. Free continental breakfast buffet and an Italian seafood dinner restaurant with harbor views are nice features. Wi-Fi and parking are both free. Hotel Belvedere, the sister property, is one block closer to town and has lower rates -- but rooms aren't quite as fresh.
For tourists who want to be within a 10-minute walk to Porto Venere's Castello Doria and ferry docks, the budget Hotel Belvedere makes a good home base. The hotel has few frills, but its location on a hill overlooking the marina brings gorgeous water views from the lobby, breakfast room, and guest rooms facing the back of the hotel. All 17 rooms are pristinely clean and include flat-screen TVs and refrigerated minibars. Some rooms have furnished balconies and Quadruple Rooms are a good choice for families. The free breakfast includes continental Italian items, Wi-Fi is free, and there are a few free parking spots in front of the hotel. Hotel Paradiso, just up the street, has fresher rooms and a quaint Italian restaurant, but rates are a bit higher.
For tourists who want to be within a 10-minute walk to Porto Venere's Castello Doria and ferry docks, the budget Hotel Belvedere makes a good home base. The hotel has few frills, but its location on a hill overlooking the marina brings gorgeous water views from the lobby, breakfast room, and guest rooms facing the back of the hotel. All 17 rooms are pristinely clean and include flat-screen TVs and refrigerated minibars. Some rooms have furnished balconies and Quadruple Rooms are a good choice for families. The free breakfast includes continental Italian items, Wi-Fi is free, and there are a few free parking spots in front of the hotel. Hotel Paradiso, just up the street, has fresher rooms and a quaint Italian restaurant, but rates are a bit higher.