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The Poet Hotel

4.0 star property
An elegant retreat in the heart of La Spezia's historic center where travelers can connect in meeting spaces or relax with drinks at the stylish bar

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
The Poet Hotel blends sophistication with practicality in La Spezia's Historic Centre. Guests can relax at the bar, use the business center, and enjoy conveniences like luggage storage and multilingual staff. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful team.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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About this property

The Poet Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area
  • The Poet Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and an elevator
    • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 57 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Property 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Poet Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Poet Hotel?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Poet Hotel on May 26, 2026 start from $190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Poet Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Poet Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Poet Hotel located?

Located in La Spezia Historic Centre, this hotel is steps from Church of Nostra Signora della Neve, Corso Cavour, and Piazza Garibaldi. Church of Nostra Signora della Salute and Amadeo Lia Museum are also within 5 minutes. La Spezia Centrale Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 975 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIK LIK LILY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to the Main Street of the town . Clean room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice hotel to stay in. Nothing super special but the room was a good size and the beds were comfortable. Staff was helpful and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is fantastic. Gave great restaurant recommendations for very authentic places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Alysson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Team very attentive; quality of the facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a modern, eclectic property which was a little surprising... It was in walking distance of a pedestrian area with many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Staff was also incredible, they kept our luggage until we could do our check in so we could explore Cinque Terre. It is also really close to the train station so it was really convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location near train station and walking distance from good restaurant options. Staff very professionnal and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

davy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Cozy rooms, friendly staff, god location to travel to Cinque Terre area and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to central train station and the main street
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, excellent breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in great area, close to restaurants, train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Walking distance to everything. Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - easy walk to both train station and shops/restaurants. Hotel was lovely and comfortable with good amenities, and staff was very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located, comfortable hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Close to several excellent restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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