La Pietra

Breakfast on the balcony with coffee and that view was a real experience. The room was clean, the breakfast fresh and tasty, and the service excellent. There's also a nice restaurant with a fantastic view just two or three minutes farther up the road. Getting there took what felt like a vertical climb up a one-way mountain road for 10-15 minutes. Make sure your engine braking is up to it on the way down. The view is amazing, but the location was tough for us horizontal-dwellers, so that's why I gave it four stars. Sound insulation was poor, and people drinking beers outside and enjoying the view late into the night made it frustrating to sleep.

Lovely staff, stylish clean rooms, and a great view. Parking is tight, with only a couple of spots, so bring a small car. You'll really need one to stay here, since it's a bit of a drive to La Spezia for dinner. Did I mention the view?

We loved our stay, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The place was clean and the service excellent. It's up on the hill not far from La Spezia, with a great view over the port. Getting to the rooms can be a bit difficult, especially for people with physical limitations.

A really nice host gave us lots of useful information for visiting Cinque Terre. The rooms were very clean, and there was private parking. It's quiet here, with a great view over La Spezia, the sea, and the harbour. The terrace was lovely too, a nice spot to enjoy the view with a glass of wine.