Novecento Boutique Hotel

La Spezia worked perfectly as our base for getting around Cinque Terre, and our hosts made the stay special. Anna, Guglielmo, and Pietro were wonderful. Even though the place is right in the middle of the city, it felt like a peaceful escape from the busy streets. Anna shared directions and helpful local insight on how to make the most of our time in Cinque Terre. We also joined a pesto-making class with Pietro, who has worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant. It was a fantastic experience, and he helped us get a reservation at one of the town’s hottest Trattorias. We’ve stayed at plenty of places in Italy, but this one stands out by far. Highly recommend.

The owner and staff were so kind. When my friend and I accidentally locked ourselves out of our room at 1am, the host came to let us back in as soon as we called. The room was clean and well equipped, and the hotel is well located. We had a great stay, and the service was amazing. I’d recommend it and would definitely come back.

Anna was friendly and really helpful, especially with her food recommendations. It was good value for money, and I’d stay here again if I come back.

We started one morning with breakfast in the outdoor garden before heading off on our cruise. The homemade jams and baked goods, along with farm-fresh eggs, made it a lovely start to the day. The hotel is an easy walk from both the train station and the cruise port, roughly halfway between them. Our family of four, including our two teenage daughters, found the orange house suite just right. It has a full kitchen, washing machine, drying rack, a separate bedroom for the adults, and a pull-out sleeper for the girls. We were greeted by name and looked after with great care. I wouldn’t hesitate to choose this hotel again if we visit La Spezia.