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The Poet Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in La Spezia Historic Centre

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Property entrance
Handrails in stairways
Reception
Meeting facility
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Roma, 139, La Spezia, SP, 19100
  • Place, Church of Nostra Signora della Neve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Garibaldi
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello San Giorgio
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Superior Room

King Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

La Spezia

La Spezia Historic Centre stay.With a stay at this La Spezia Historic Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Corso Cavour and Church of Nostra Signora della Neve. Piazza Garibaldi and Church of Nostra Signora della Salute are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Church of Nostra Signora della Neve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Garibaldi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Amadeo Lia Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of Nostra Signora della Salute - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castello San Giorgio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Poet Hotel

4-star hotel in La Spezia Historic Centre
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly The Poet Hotel also features multilingual staff, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe.

This 4-star La Spezia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Poet Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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 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 December 22 and December 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT011015A1DZOIQ6DM

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

How close is The Poet Hotel to the airport?

The Poet Hotel is 52.6 mi (55-min drive) away from the Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Poet Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Poet Hotel on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $229, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Poet Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Poet Hotel.

How close is The Poet Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 19 mi (61-min drive) from Monterosso Beach and 6.5 mi (21-min drive) from Lerici Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Poet Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Poet Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Poet Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Poet Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Poet Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Poet Hotel have a pool?

The Poet Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Poet Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Poet Hotel to downtown La Spezia?

The Poet Hotel is 0.4 mi away from La Spezia.

The Poet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 990 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service, breakfast and room size were good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location awesome hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice HOTEL
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Alysson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Team very attentive; quality of the facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a modern, eclectic property which was a little surprising... It was in walking distance of a pedestrian area with many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and convenient, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with a great location, it's between the train station and city center (an easy walk to both.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, lovely rooms great beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location near train station and walking distance from good restaurant options. Staff very professionnal and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

davy

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J CARLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
By far one of the best hotels in the area. I was skeptical not staying in Cinque Terre towns but being in this hotel made think I took the best option: Close to the train stations, Centro Storico, Parking, ... all was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Excellent Hotel!

Great location, friendly staff , excellent breakfast. Comfortable clean and spacious room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025