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The Poet Hotel

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Property entrance
Reception
Front of property
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Meeting facility
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Modern luxury near Cinque Terre wonders

Modern elegance meets convenience in this stylish La Spezia property, perfectly situated for exploring Cinque Terre. Delight in a sumptuous breakfast with diverse options and unwind in spacious, contemporary rooms.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Roma, 139, La Spezia, SP, 19100
  • Place, Piazza Garibaldi
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Amadeo Lia Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello San Giorgio
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Superior Room

King Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

La Spezia

With a stay at The Poet Hotel in La Spezia (La Spezia Historic Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Church of Nostra Signora della Neve. .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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Garibaldi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Amadeo Lia Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Il Faro - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castello San Giorgio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • La Spezia Centrale Station - 6 min walk
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolci Magie Caffetteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪C'est Bon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Masaniello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardinetto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nana Meat & Wine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Poet Hotel

The Poet Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
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.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and December 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number IT011015A1DZOIQ6DM

We should mention

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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Astoria Hotel La Spezia
Astoria La Spezia
Hotel Astoria La Spezia
Poet Hotel La Spezia
Poet Hotel
Poet La Spezia
The Poet Hotel Hotel
The Poet Hotel La Spezia
The Poet Hotel Hotel La Spezia

The Poet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 962 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very confort room. Big bed. 5 minute walk to the train station. Good service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely little hotel is located in the centre of La Spezia making it the perfect base from which to explore Cinque Terre. Close to shops, restaurant and the train station. Could not have been easier.
The Poet Hotel exterior by night.
View from our room!
Gateway to shopping and restaurants just steps away from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and it was clean, great location and the hotel is innovative. Selene was fantastic at the front desk. Gazie!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahir Gilberth, Trujillo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre très propre. Personnel accueillant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with a great location, it's between the train station and city center (an easy walk to both.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, great breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff. The shower was really small.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Palm Beach Gardens

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful front desk team! Comfortable firm bed- we slept great both nights. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location awesome hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiazhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is excellent! Will come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Stratford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very close to central train station. Easy access to pedestrian walkway nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE SUSANA, MIAMI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I saw it was great I did not have time to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DT, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights in October 2025 and were impressed with our spacious room with balcony, the very helpful and courteous staff, and the breakfast buffet. The hotel’s proximity to both the train station and the waterfront give it the perfect location to stay while visiting the Cinque Terre by train or boat. We recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Healthy breakfast good air conditioning, well situated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just another cheaply renovated “trendy” hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025