Lia Art Hotel

We liked the cleanness and the location, close to bus stops and 25 mins walking from the train station. We used it as a base for our Portovenere trekking vacation and the bus from Portovenere to go back to the hotel dropped us very close to it. The guys at the reception were all very nice. They made us use the shared bathroom one last time before our departure which I thought it was very nice.

The area was very quiet at night time. We really enjoyed the feel of the place. The lady at the reception was very nice and helpful. We had a pleasant check in. The property was very close to local cafes, bakeries, grocery store and laundromats which was incredibly useful.

This place is very, very new & well appointed w/some local artist's funky marine themed artwork in my good sized room. Though the mini-fridge was small at least they had one-not every place in Italy has one which is hard to understand in our modern times. Location was on a street that had no outlet (a cul de sac) so it was quiet-no traffic. There was a large, very nice supermarket right around the corner less than a 5 min. walk away. Not a lot of restaurants right nearby but a few good ones about a 15 min. walk away. Also the location was good for the ferry to Cinque Terre for my day trip there-about a 15 min. walk as well. Finally, I had no issues w/the wifi which is always a good thing these days.

They moved us to a different location before arriving because there was a problem with the bathroom. The new location was at 17 min walking from the train station but I think it was better than the hotel. It was a big room with private bathroom and near to the center. The room was perfect for two people even 3. The host is very communicative!

On a quiet street, windows had electric shutters so the room was so dark at night! Comfortable and very clean. It was a 20 mins walk from la spezia Centrale station, and about a 8 mins walk from the cinque terre boat cruise port!