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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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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Standard Double Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Junior Suite | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite (Family) | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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King Superior Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in La Spezia Historic Centre, a neighbourhood in La Spezia, The Poet Hotel is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Vernazza Beach. Naval Museum and Enoteca la Civilta del Bere e Altro are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our La Spezia travel guide
Map
Via Roma, 139, La Spezia, SP, 19100

What's nearby

  • Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana showing heritage architecture
    Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aragonese castle, il faro.
    Il Faro
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castello San Giorgio which includes a city
    Castello San Giorgio
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of Nostra Signora della Neve
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Garibaldi
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • La Spezia Centrale Station
    6 min walk
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzeria Masaniello
    3 min walk
  • C'est Bon
    5 min walk
  • Dolci Magie Caffetteria
    2 min walk
  • Nana Meat & Wine
    4 min walk
  • Il Giardinetto
    4 min walk

About this property

The Poet Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area
The Poet Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 22 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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

Payment types at the property

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: from 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 on-site parking
This property accepts major 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 the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Poet Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Poet Hotel located?

Located in La Spezia Historic Centre, this hotel is steps away 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 selected 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

The Poet Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 928 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

davy

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last second. Easy check in/out. Very good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wounderful hotel, located in a little bit calmer area of Florence. The breakfast was generous and the restaurant was nice and quiet. From the top floor you have an excellent view of the river. The staff is also very serviceminded and it feels more like a five star hotel in many aspects. We celebrated our honeymoon at the hotel 20 years ago and were delighted to come back this september.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amount of selection for breakfast, great location close to train station and to restaurants. Helpful staff. The only snag was that somebody accused us of being greedy while we were silently eating breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights in October 2025 and were impressed with our spacious room with balcony, the very helpful and courteous staff, and the breakfast buffet. The hotel’s proximity to both the train station and the waterfront give it the perfect location to stay while visiting the Cinque Terre by train or boat. We recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in La Spezia

Very clean, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms & great air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the heart of La Spezia, close to the city centre marina and the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were great. The location is close to everything (dining,shopping and train station) and rooms were modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Poet was excellent. The room was spacious. The bed was comfortable. The front team were friendly and gave some great restaurant recommendations. Loved the toiletries too. Have brought the shower gel! Great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025