Grand Hotel Portovenere Porto Venere
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Grand Hotel Portovenere Review
Nestled about 5 minutes' walk from Gabbiano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Portovenere Porto Venere offers a gym, spa therapy, and a terrace. The hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the property.
Overlooking Ligurian Coast, the Grand Hotel Portovenere offers a buffet breakfast every day. Guests can try Italian dishes at the seafood restaurant La Lucciola located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Standing only 6 minutes' walk from the restored Romanesque San Lorenzo Church and Grotta di Lord Byron, this Porto Venere property is at the doorstep of Piscina Naturale Portovenere E Palmaria. I Mulini Di Portovenere Mill is about 500 metres from the comfortable hotel, while Portovenere bus stop is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
The accommodation is also within close distance of Ligurian Coast. Grand Hotel Portovenere is located a 15-minute drive from the Roman Catholic cathedral "Cattedrale di Cristo Re".
There are 53 rooms comprising an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Some of them offer an extra bed and climate control along with a mini-bar. They have a bright interior. Featuring a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also come with a hair dryer and dressing gowns. Aside from that, bright views of the sea are featured.
The Grand Hotel Portovenere Porto Venere also has a steam room and sauna facilities. The property has a gym facility. The accommodation features a wellness area and a spa lounge to add to a perfect stay. There is meeting rooms and a conference space available for corporate travellers.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Fabulous small hotel with bars and restaurants.
- Beautiful central location.
- Just a walking distance from Porto Venere downtown.
- Top-notch rooms, each with its clean bathroom and delightful decor items.
- Many rooms have at least exceptional views.
- A great restaurant serves local meals.
- Excellent service provided.
- Good value compared to other Porto Venere properties.
- Some vacationers mentioned Wi-Fi was very poor.
- Occasional complaints about a few chatty staff members.
Key Features
- private parking
- spa and wellness centre
- free wifi
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- airport shuttle
- fitness centre
- bar
- superb breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Portovenere La Spezia 210 m (689 ft)
- Piscina Naturale Portovenere E Palmaria 450 m (1476 ft)
- Sporting Beach 820 m (2690 ft)
- Grotta di Lord Byron 530 m (1739 ft)
- Isola del Tino 450 m (1476 ft)
- Parrocchia Santuario Nostra Signora delle Grazie 1.54 km (5052 ft)
- Doria Castle 430 m (1411 ft)
- San Pietro Church 620 m (2034 ft)
- Mater naturae 500 m (1640 ft)
- Porta del Borgo 340 m (1115 ft)