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The Poet Hotel

4.0 star property

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A hotel entrance with a neon "Hello" sign, a staircase, and a glass door.
A hotel entrance with a staircase leading to the interior, potted plants, and a scooter parked outside.
A modern living room with orange and yellow furniture, a large window with plants, and a black and white patterned wall.
A staircase with a neon "Hello" sign, a metal railing, and a potted plant.
A modern restaurant interior with long communal tables, hanging pendant lights, and a large mural on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $192
$169 nightly
$192 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23

Explore the area

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Via Roma, 139, La Spezia, SP, 19100
  • Place, Piazza Garibaldi
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Il Faro
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello San Giorgio
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

Basic Double Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly made bed with white and yellow pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, a potted plant, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a hanging storage unit, and bedside tables.

Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a small kitchenette, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Junior Suite (Family)

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

View all photos for King Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a small fridge, and a chair. A balcony with a railing is visible.

King Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

La Spezia

With a stay at The Poet Hotel in La Spezia (La Spezia Historic Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Church of Nostra Signora della Neve. .This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Vernazza Beach and 19 mi (30.5 km) from Monterosso Beach.

What's nearby

  • Piazza Garibaldi - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Il Faro - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castello San Giorgio - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cattedrale di Cristo Re - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Masaniello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardinetto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nana Meat & Wine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪C'est Bon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria "Da Sandro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Poet Hotel

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 stay 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

Property payment types

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: 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 onsite parking
This property accepts 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 information in the booking confirmation

Property class

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

The Poet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 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

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at this hotel in La Spezia. Walking distance to train station which made our travel around Cinque Terre very easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service, breakfast and room size were good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and shops, good for station
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice hotel to stay in. Nothing super special but the room was a good size and the beds were comfortable. Staff was helpful and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is fantastic. Gave great restaurant recommendations for very authentic places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location awesome hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nolan

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location, not too far from the train station, close to the old town city center. The mattress was firm, very firm in fact ! (The pillows were a bit too hard for my taste.) Excellent breakfast !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice HOTEL
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, great breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mukesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and staff are nice. The fridge was very noisy Difficult to get some sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Alysson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Team very attentive; quality of the facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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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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
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10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and very good. The air conditioning did not work, seemed to be controlled by the front desk. That could be a problem in the warmer season.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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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10/10 Excellent

davy

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