Grand Hotel Portovenere - Porto Venere

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Grand Hotel Portovenere - Porto Venere
Via Garibaldi 5, Porto Venere, Italy·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.8
Staff9.6
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Couples77%
Families15%
Groups5%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.8
Staff9.6
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Couples77%
Families15%
Groups5%
Solo3%

5-star boutique hotel in a 17th-century monastery on Portovenere's seafront

Amenities & Sustainability

Grand Hotel Portovenere occupies a 17th-century convent, a conversion that preserves historic architecture while integrating eco-friendly practices. The hotel offers a full-service spa with a sauna, steam room, and massage treatments including couples and foot massages. Guests can use the fitness centre, borrow beach towels and bags for the nearby shore, and access an electric vehicle charging station in the private parking garage.

Rooms & Suites

Accommodations range from Classic Double Rooms to the Cloister Suite, which has a private terrace and views of both the bay and the town. Some rooms feature panoramic windows looking out over the Gulf of Poets and Palmaria Island. Every room includes air conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom with Malin+Goetz toiletries.

Location & Access

The hotel sits on Portovenere's seafront, with the ferry dock steps from the entrance, providing direct service to Cinque Terre villages and Palmaria Island. Guests can walk to the historic churches of San Pietro and San Lorenzo or the Doria Castle. A bus stop outside the hotel offers low-cost transport to La Spezia's train station, with connections throughout the Ligurian coast.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Palmaria Restaurant serves fresh fish and specialties from the Cinque Terre, with a terrace overlooking the harbor and Palmaria Island. The hotel's included breakfast buffet features locally sourced ingredients, made-to-order eggs, and Ligurian products. Guests can book exclusive personalized culinary experiences with local chefs, including cooking classes and wine-tasting sessions.

Wellness & Relaxation

The spa offers a full-body massage, body scrub, and access to a sensory shower, steam room, and sauna at no additional cost. The fitness centre is equipped for individual workouts, and the hotel can arrange bike tours and walking tours along the coast. Sun loungers and umbrellas are set on the terrace, providing a space to unwind after spa treatments.

  • Location: Seafront in Portovenere, steps from ferry to Cinque Terre
  • Rooms: Converted from a 17th-century convent, with sea-view balconies
  • Dining: Palmaria Restaurant serving local seafood and Cinque Terre specialties
  • Wellness: Spa with sauna, steam room, and massage treatments
  • Sustainability: Strong commitment to eco-friendly practices
  • Art: On-site art hub showcasing local artists
  • Culinary: Exclusive access to personalized experiences with local chefs

Licence number: 011022-ALB-0002,IT011022A1CLNMG9VH

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
from 01:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Russian
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:56
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
  • Sea view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
Studio
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single bedsSleeping arrangements for 3 persons
  • With view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Garden view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Steam room

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Grand Hotel Portovenere

💵 Lowest room price 338 £
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
✈️ Distance to airport 97.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Galileo Galilei, PSA

Location

Via Garibaldi 5, Porto Venere, Italy
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Via Garibaldi 5, Porto Venere, Italy
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Via Garibaldi 5, Porto Venere, Italy
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Porto VenereItaly
Portovenere
580 m
Church
San Pietro Church
370 m
Castle
Doria Castle
450 m
Church
San Lorenzo Church
460 m
Via Giovanni Capellini
Porta del Borgo
340 m
Citta DI Portovenere Tratto Mare Tra Citta E
Piscina Naturale Portovenere E Palmaria
410 m
Lungo Calata Doria
Church of St. Peter
580 m
SP530
Grotta di Lord Byron
530 m
Island
Isola del Tino
410 m
Portovenere La Spezia
230 m
19025 Porto Venere
I Mulini Di Portovenere
470 m
Mater naturae
590 m
Restaurant
Palmaria Restaurant
100 m
Restaurant
Il Timone Ristorante Pizzeria
120 m
Restaurant
Trattoria la Marina
190 m
Restaurant
Trattoria Tre Torri
200 m
Restaurant
Da Paolo
150 m
Restaurant
Bar Lamia
160 m
Restaurant
Trattoria da Iseo
210 m
Restaurant
Bar Moon
240 m
Restaurant
Gelateria Lamia
220 m
Restaurant
Ristorante Elettra
290 m

Reviews of Grand Hotel Portovenere

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FAQ about Grand Hotel Portovenere

Which popular attractions are located near the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere?
You can visit I Mulini Di Portovenere Mill, placed 500 meters from the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere. Other interesting sights include Via del Prione (7 km from the property) as well as the restored Romanesque San Lorenzo Church (merely 6 minutes' walk away).
Which landmarks are closest to the Grand Hotel Portovenere?
Guests of the Grand Hotel Portovenere can visit Piscina Naturale Portovenere E Palmaria (only a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Portovenere placed 8 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to Grand Hotel Portovenere hotel?
Bus shuttle is one of the services offered by Grand Hotel Portovenere hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the comfortable 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere hotel?
The comfortable 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
Located a few metres away from the hotel guests can discover seafood restaurant La Lucciola with medium prices.
Can I eat breakfast at this comfortable hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this comfortable hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at Grand Hotel Portovenere?
Guests of Grand Hotel Portovenere can check in from 15:00 to 23:30 and check out from 01:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere hotel?
Payment methods in the comfortable 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers such room types as Deluxe King Room, Executive Room, and Junior Suite.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere?
All rooms of the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere are highly rated for comfort-9.5 according to guests' reviews-which is ensured by climate control.
Is the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere provides rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Does the staff at this comfortable hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of this comfortable hotel will assist you in German, Spanish, English, and Russian.
Which facilities are provided in the hotel?
Top locations of the hotel include a restaurant and luggage storage, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
What spa facilities are provided at the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere?
Pampering amenities in the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere include a steam room and sauna facilities.
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