The Poet Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from La Spezia Cruise Terminal. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
57 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite parking limited
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Boat tours nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Sleep well
Down comforter
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.00 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 22 and December 28.
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.
Property Registration Number IT011015A1DZOIQ6DM
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Poet Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between December 22 and December 28.
Does The Poet Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Poet Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Poet Hotel?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Poet Hotel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Poet Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at The Poet Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours.
What's the area around The Poet Hotel like?
The Poet Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from La Spezia Centrale Station and 18 minutes' walk from La Spezia Cruise Terminal. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Nov 14, 2024
Strong smell
This hotel has a very strong smell from reed diffusers that are placed all over the place. It was too much and overwhelming. Even rooms had a strong smell of cleaning supplies. Having to deal with this smell all the time made our stay uncomfortable.
vladimir
vladimir, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Will definitely stay at the hotel again as well as will let all friends and family know of the great service!
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Poetry in Motion
The staff were amazing. The breakfast was great. The hotel was well located to the station for going to Cinque Terre and walking to a very nice shopping area.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Carlos Manuel
Carlos Manuel, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 6, 2024
Cinque Terra gateway
Hotel was clean, bed comfy and centrally located. The complimentary drinks in the fridge were a nice touch and the front desk was very helpful. Rooms on the small size bit quiet. AC worked well and appreciated. Didn’t try the breakfast, found a couple of nice coffee shops close by.
It would have been nice to have a coffee machine and tea kettle in the room.
Close to a grocery store for supplies.
Sally
Sally, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Nice stay helpful staff. Area is ok. Near train to cinqueterra. Nice rooms.
anthony
anthony, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2024
The rooms were roomy and clean.
Juliana
Juliana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
My stay at the Poet hotel was wonderful! The hotel is perfectly located just a short walk from the train station, making it incredibly convenient for day trips to Cinque Terre. The hotel itself is as beautiful as the photos online. It was stylish, clean, and full of charm! The staff was also warm and welcoming. If you're looking for a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing place to stay, with easy access to Cinque Terre, this hotel is a fantastic choice!
Dr. Donna
Dr. Donna, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2024
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.
Melisa
Melisa, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Loved the service, refrigerator supplies breakfast quiet and bathroom.
Bed too firm
deborah
deborah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Coffee and drinks open 24 hours at front desk
Godofredo
Godofredo, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
I loved this hotel. 24/7 concierge with at least two people. Very close to the Main Street that has all shops and bars. This is a great hotel to keep as a home base if you are visiting Cinque Terre. The train station was a 7 min walk.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2024
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.
Alec
Alec, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 8, 2024
Leonardo
Leonardo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Great staff and clean hotel
Paul
Paul, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Speros
Speros, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Poetry in motion.
I have stayed here over 10 times in the past year. All the staff are fantastic and the location ideal and in close proximity to all amenities. The hotel is clean with excellent showers. Breakfast is good with decent coffee.
Parking can be provided by the hotel but can be found on Via Garibaldi and Easypark app makes an easier and cheaper option.
Always look forward to staying here.
S
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Jim V.
Jim V., 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
We had a tough travel day on our way to La Spezia, and it was such a relief to be able to walk from the train station in just a few minutes and have a beautiful hotel like Poet to stay in. Its such a nice space, full of artsy decorations and nice amenities. Staff were helpful. The location is very residential, so youre not really in the Cinque Terre action, but that helped us since we had a dental medical issue come up and had to find a dentist and pharmacy, all of which was literally 5 min walk away and very helpful. 7 minute walk to train station so you could easily visit all the villages of Cinque Terre. The hotel room was very pleasant, clean, comfortable with large bed. Felt like staying in North America. Breakfast had lots of diverse options and quality food. We would recommend.