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We recently completed a trip through Europe by train staying in each country in four star hotels. The one hotel that stands out the most from all the rest was the Poet Hotel, La Spezia, Italy, unfortunately not for all the right reasons ! Although out of the seven hotels we stayed , the Poet was the most basic of all, in fact we'd be generous giving it a three star. The room we stayed in was very cramped, no cupboards, no draws, or wardrobe to unpack clothes etc. Just a bed, an open clothes rail, a mirror and tiny small shelf-desk. Although we found it clean this fell far below the standards in all the other hotels we stayed. We went through all the channels on the T.V and the BBC, CNN were not available. For a language commonly used widely around the world, you would have thought there would have been at least one channel in English available. When asking the receptionist which way to the bar, she smiled and said ”the reception desk is the hotel bar ” and that they would get us drinks and we could drink them in the breakfast area, goes to say, we didn't bother. The Hotel's web site clearly shows a bar but we didn't see one and to sit in the breakfast area, no thanks. There is a sign in the hotel saying ”Enjoy the Fun” I'm afraid no fun to be had here. We did contact our travel company and they were very quick to get straight back with a message saying that they had contacted the hotel management and that they were aware of the issues. No one contacted us from the management rest of the three nights we stayed but we decided to not spoil the holiday and tough it out. This hotel was more like an up-market student hostel and clearly if you like living out of your case off the floor this is the place for you. Alan Carlisle

The hotel is in an excellent location, only a few minutes away from the train station. Some of the rooms in the hotel have been renovated, but the room I stayed in was not renovated because it was a budget room. The room is underground. The walls and carpets in the corridor are dark in color and there is insufficient light. It feels a bit gloomy. The furniture in the room is shabby, the carpet is dull and the hair is falling off. I feel uncomfortable. I stayed for two nights and stayed there the next day. Skin allergies appear. Moreover, because it is a ”affordable” (hotel definition) room, it does not provide distilled water or a water boiler, nor does it provide free tea bags or coffee. The most outrageous thing is that there are no water cups, and the plastic cups used for brushing teeth will be taken away the next day! We booked five rooms. I stayed in an ”affordable” room, but the hotel did not indicate in advance that the room I stayed in did not provide the above items, so I just thought that compared with the other four rooms, my room was smaller. That’s all.

close to the portal, need take taxi or bus to the train station. While I enjoy 20minutes walking through the main street to get there. Great staff, checked in for me earlier than expected, because the room was ready. I appreciate that. I paid in a good price for Clean and good amenities, very happy stay there. If I'm going back to the city, I'm gonna stay with them again

This hotel has an excellent location, excellent breakfast and very nice, friendly and informative staff at the reception. Large and clean room. But..the beds weren't the most comfortable, the shower very small, and one elevator that was very slow and not always available.

I loved this stay a lot more then some of the hotels in my trip, felt nice having your own key to a building. The room really surprised me, it was really nice and also in such a good spot of la spezia. La spezia surprised me, I was nervous as it seemed a bit rough around the edges but honestly such a lovely stay with trendy bars in every alleyway, just got to explore the streets. 10 min walk to the station which is right on the main Cinque Terre line going to the towns, I was a pro by the end of my stay. I felt like this was the place I actually met other Italians as the cinque Terre can be super congested with tourists so I really recommend staying here instead of one of the 5 towns and making base doing day trips to the villages. The reception were really lovely and helped you try and understand the area before letting you go off to your apartment room. I didn't spend much time in the room but I slept really well and all the facilities worked and there was information in the hallway if needed about ferry times and spots to go to. La Spezia was also one of the more affordable parts of Italy I went to with some really good food and drinks.

The rooms are very nice, but a bit small. However, there is no reception. If you are lucky you will see small plaque (see photo) near a large door which infers that you are in the right place. However, there is no clue as to how to get in. When I rang the number on the booking form I was informed that I had been sent a WhatApp message with instructions as to how to get in - not a lot of use when travelling all day on Italian trains with no wifi. To be fair, the chap did turn up within 5 mins or so and let us in, but not a great start.

We arrived very late at the hotel due to a luggage dilemma at the airport. The hotel WhatsApp us the information how to get in and all the details we needed on the hotel until we could proper check in the next morning. When checking in we were given lots of information on the area, transport and recommended restaurants. The lady on the front desk was always very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and a good size. We were on the 3rd floor and there was a lift. The room has a mini bar fridge and all reasonably priced to what you’d pay outside the hotel. The cleaner came every day and always greeted us in the morning when we left for the day. Breakfast had a good fresh selection. Being gluten intolerant they provided me with a little packaged breakfast which came with bread, toasted bread, chocolate brioche and another sweet thing which alternates every day, after the first day as soon as we walked into the breakfast room, the lady there put it straight on our table as soon as she saw me. There were also many other options I could eat too. Fresh juice, variety of tea and coffee and prosecco. Location is good, less than 5 mins walk to the train station and 10 mins walk the opposite way to the ferries to the Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre Gateway is a good base in a quiet area as only a short train ride to the Cinque Terre villages and only half hour train ride to Portofino. Make sure you also visit Portovenere. Overall we had a good stay a and wound definitely stay again if I returned to the area. Thank you to all of the staff for making us feel most welcome!

This is a super location between the train station and the centre of la spezia. It is just minutes from each. It is a spotless room and really brightly lit. We had a balcony too which we used every morning for our nespresso coffee and juice. It is in the heart of a traditional Italian building and everyone was so friendly. We had booked a different accommodation which it turned out was not built when we arrived .. long story. We contacted Keta on what’sapp and Keta responded within minutes And was at the apartment to let us in in 20 minutes. She was a real life saver. She gave us advice for the next day and sent on recommendations for places to eat.. a super super host, the shower is brand news .. everything feels brand new . Highly recommend the property location and the host .

This place is nice, cozy and clean. Bed is very comfortable and the room is quite spacious. There is also a heating and air conditioning system for colder and warmer months. Tea/coffee facilities were provided and also towels and shower toiletries. There is a bar just outside the building, but there were no noise disturbances for me. Centrally located near most shops, local market and a short walking distance to the waterfront. La Spezia Centrale station is about a 10-15min walk. This is a great base for visiting Cinque Terre and there are also bus stops nearby if you are planing on going to Portovenere. Breakfast was included, which was Italian style breakfast, you get a voucher to eat in a cafe place nearby and it gives you an option to choose any kind of pastry and a hot drink. I was greeted by Pietro. He was very nice and friendly. I would definitely stay there again.

Ficamos nessa guest house como ponto para visita a Cinque Terre e valeu muito a pena, o anfitrião Riccardo é uma pessoa muito atenciosa, o quarto é confortável e amplo. Estávamos em 5 pessoas e pegamos 2 quartos, no quarto duplo a observação é o tamanho do box do chuveiro, que no triplo foi um pouco maior. Outro ponto negativo é a ausência de elevador, subir 2 andares com as malas não foi legal. Mas no geral adoramos as instalações, todos novas e confortáveis e vizinho a estação.