Hotel Firenze e Continentale - La Spezia

9.7

Very nice clean room and bathroom. Great well presented breakfast served in beautiful rooftop terrace. Staff were efficient but not overly friendly.Hotel is a short walk from the rail station from where trains run to the Cinque Terre towns. Surrounding area has many shops and food places.

7.9

The hotel was well located close to La Spezia Centrale and the shopping area.

9.2

This hotel is directly across from the entrance to the train station - do not go past the TI and down any stairs!! The "ramp" in front of the station is the actual road you turn left on and walk 50 yards to the hotel front door! This hotel is Beautiful and has lovely rooms and amenities! The staff were lovely and helpful. The view was of the lovely hill with pretty houses, the train station below was not noisy at all, stopped running at midnight. The breakfast was wonderfully varied, and also had non-gluten crackers available even though I had not requested them. Superior quality, exceeded our expectations. We were there in late September.

6.9

For a hotel only a few meters from the railway station, it was surprisingly quiet. It was also very convenient if taking the regional train to Cinque Terre. The room and services were adequate for what I wanted and the price was moderate. There was a nice cocktail hour for those who wanted this. The best feature was an excellent breakfast in a rooftop salon with lovely view of the mountains. My biggest disappointment was the lack of good restaurants within walking distance. Several were closed when I was there and the one across the street wasn't very good. As a single traveller, I also found the local restaurants very slow in serving me. This wasn't the fault of the hotel but would make a difference in whether I stay there in future.

9.2

Very convenient location to access the train and Cinque Terra cites. Just walk out the front door and the train station was 100 meters away.

7.7

petit déjeuner très insuffisant(café et lait froids), choix des autres produits très pauvre.

7.8

Very convenient location. You can actually see the hotel the moment you step outside the La Spezia central train station. We arrived on Friday and there was a weekly market where you can find bargains. Actually surprised that some are cheaper than those in Milano. Breakfast was good and enough for hotel's star rating. There are some good affordable restaurants nearby. This hotel is highly recommended for those who plan to visit Cinque Terre.

8.1

The parking space is not so good as it should be.

8.4

Spacious rooms. Right next to the train station. Very clean and confortable.

8.0

Beautiful hotel. Great location near the train station and close to restaurants, etc. Location excellent, whether you have a car or use the trains, for exploring inside and outside of the Cinque Terre. The air con in our room didn't work well, but the beds were comfortable. Our second room had good air con but uncomfortable beds.

6.7

The front desk staff was helpful, except late at night. The breakfast was good, unless you went late in the morning. The location was great - easy, close access to the the train station and not far from the bus stop to go to Portovenere. Front desk was really helpful, again, with giving good bus info. La Spezia was a nicer city than I had thought from previous reviews - - I'd return and hop into the Cinque Terre and Portovenere again!

6.6

Great jumping off point for Cinque Terre - near train station which caused no problems - good laundry spot around the corner.

9.5

Location of this hotel was tremendous for me. Metres away from La Spezia Centrale train station with NO sign of noise in the room. Great base for visiting Cinque Terre. (Watch out for train times - mid-week there was a train at 7.55 am but the next was not until 10.00 am.)

9.6

A superb place to stay. Had a wonderful room, in terms of spaciousness it was the best value for money we encountered in europe. the hotel was much better than we expected from the photos. A good base for exploring the cinq terre, which was easier than we expected, so it also turned out to be a good base for a day trip to Pisa.

8.5

This hotel is very close to the train station and a perfect spot to use as a base for visiting Chinque Terra. It's an 8-20 minute train ride to Chinque Terra and trains are frequent. The room was quiet and the staff was friendly.

6.7

Though very close to the railway station the area around was very drab. The room was good, though it took some time to get a shower repaired. The staff recommended a restaurant opposite (Ristorante Roma) which is NOT a good place - the best reastaurants are in the old part of La Spezia, about 1 km. from the hotel.

8.2

The hotel is very convenient to the train station and very quaint. It had the best atmosphere. The bed was not as comfortable and the pillows were the worst.

7.2

Ideal location for a visit to Cinque Terre as it's directly next to the train station for a 9 minute ride to the first Cinque Terre town of Riomaggiore. It is well appointed and has a certain elegant charm, and does not feel faded and low-budget as one might expect given that its primary use is probably as a jumping-off point for Cinque Terre. Breakfast is included and there's parking in the back for a fee and internet is extra as well. I'd highly recommend it to people who are touring Cinque Terre but don't want to or are unable to stay in any of the Cinque Terre villages.

7.9

The hotel is perfectly situtated near the train station for easy access to the Cinqueterre. The room was small and nothing special, but the breakfast was good, with a nice view. The staff was welcoming and helpful in making restaurant reservations and giving directions.

7.1

the hotel's proximity to the station was great for visiting the Cinque terra villages. Our only negative was the fact we were a family group in 2 rooms which unfortunately on different floors and the phone in one room was out of order.

9.1

Recommended for anyone who likes comfort & good service. Lift is very tiny - this is common in Italy. Breakfast & breakfast room a delight: good food, lovely views & terrace for summer. Pedestrian Mall & produce markets close by & only 2 minutes walk to train. La Spezia a pretty town with good art gallery,shops & restaurants. Building renovations nearby but that is temporary.

8.6

Great hotel is you wanna visiting Ciqure Terre.

10

We stayed 3 nights. Excellent hotel, staff, breakfast, location, Very good value overall. Very convenient for day trips to Le Cinque Terre and Porto Venere.

9.9

Excellent choice for our base for exploring the cinque terre. Hotel staff helpful and friendly, rooms spotless and location right by train station useful, easy walk to several good restaurants and bars. Would stay again.

9.5

Very impressive, could not be more convenient to the railway station but we had a room at the rear and heard nothing to disturb us. The signora whose domain was the breakfast room deserves accolades for both her presentation of the room and the quality of the breakfasts.

9.1

Great location within easy walking distance from train station but so close to canal.

9.0

Excellent location within a few minutes walk from the Duomo and other major attractions. Good breakfast

9.5

First time in La Spezia. Ideal access point for the Cinque Terra. Arrived by train. Area in front of the stazione was messy due to construction, but the general area is quite nice. Hotel charming and very comfortable. Staff friendly and very helpfull.Great breakfast in the "Atticum". In house baking very tasty, esp. the croissants. Overall a very pleasant stay.

10

We stayed 3 nights. Excellent location - 5 minutes easy walk from the train station which made it perfect for exploring Cinque Terre. Wonderful breakfast in a room with a beautiful view. Friendly and helpful staff.

7.2

little difficult to find the hotel with GPS. it is very close to the roundabout. in fact, it is right on the road to the train station.

8.0

Our room was rather noisy as it was overlooking a noisy street which meant that we had to have the window closed at night. The breakfast was excellent , on our last day we were warned that a large group would be having breakfast early so we could time our arrival which was very helpful. The one woman who was looking after the breakfast room had everything restocked within fifteen minutes and still managed to keep a smile on her face. Lorenzo at the front desk was very helpful with suggestions for eating , you need go no further than the Roma over the road if you want fantastic food but are not too worried about elegant surroundings. Don't expect fancy wine , he has two sorts red or white! The hotel is within walking distance of the railway station which is very handy.

9.9

This hotel is in an ideal place to visit the Cinque Terre and nearby Porto Venere. The hotel is 3 mins from the train station and 5 mins from the main square. shopping street of La Spezia. La Spezia is an ideal base, it has a good selection of restaurants and a post to enable boat travel to local areas. The hotel is lovely and very well furnished, the recption staff were very pleasant and only too eager to help. I requested a room on the highest florr with a balcony and i was given the room on the 5th Floor with a large balcony. The only fault was it over looked the railway but with the double glazing you could only hear a minimal noise. The room was very spacious and very well appiointed however the only fault i have was the air conditioning unit it only managed to blow around hot air, this needed to be upgraded with amore recent unit. Overall loved this area of Italy and would recommend this area of Italy and this hotel.

6.7

Practical hotel for "cinque terre", next to the train station. Nice breakfast room with view on town's roofs. Very small bathroom. Prices are quite expensive, especially car parking : 18€/day !

8.5

Lorenzo, at the front desk, provided accurate information and service, all with a smile. The breakfast is very fine.

8.6

Antonio And Elisa, beautiful accomodation. The best relationship between price/quality. We want to suggest this hotel.

10

Hôtel de très grande qualité, bien situé près de la gare pour qui veut passer la journée aux Cinque Terre ... et dont le prix en plein été, correspondant sans aucun doute à la basse saison pour ce type d'établissement, le rend particulièrement intéressant.

9.3

This was a very pleasant stay and the hotel is warm and friendly, the breakfast room is gorgeous offering a really great breakfast and lovely view up into the hills. This hotel is great for getting around as station just opposite and the port is at the bottom of hill. Shops are nice here too. All in all a very convenient place to stay.

7.2

Very nearby station, the area is not very attractive, but close to the center. Easy to reach the " Cinque Terre". The room and the bathroom are old fashioned. Unclear how their parking system works and how to reach the hotel by car.

8.1

Accoglienza molto gentile e attenta. La camera che ci hanno dato era all'ultimo piano sotto la terrazza, quindi un po' calda. L'aria condizionata non era molto efficiente. Breakfast un po' carente. In generale un ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo.

8.5

Kelley was a great hostess.

9.7

The only complaint I had is that the coffee at breakfast was not good. It tasted like instant coffee which is not what one expects in Italy

7.5

Not a particularly good area for restaurants and not much to do in the direct area but very close to the train station. This was our base for the Cinque Terre.

9.4

I spent four nights at the Firenze e Continentale while touring Cinque Terre. I really appreciated the fact that the hotel was just meters from the train station which allowed made travelling to Cinque Terre convenient. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was spotless and well maintained. Breakfasts were more than adequate and this hotel provided cocktails and appetisers in the early evening which was unique in Italy. There was a good mix of young and elderly couples and those I spoke with had a high opinion of this hotel and staff. I would definetly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the C.Q. area for the quality of staff, accomodations, location and value.

7.1

Very small bathroom - our bidet made a very loud gurgling sound throughout the day. good location - close to train station. Breakfast was standard, good. Bed a bit hard.

8.7

Great location...Close to center and really close to train station, although not noisy. Our room was very clean and comfortable, breakfast was nice. hotel staff was helpful and there was some parking available for us to stash the car for a few days. Would stay again especially if visiting Cinque terre for a few days.

8.9

Would recomend this hotel to be used if you are going to be using the trains to the local areas,the station is across the street there is a great little restaurant also across the street.Lots of shopping down the street

8.0

This hotel is very close to the railway station which is useful if you are staying to visit the Cinque Terre. The room was reasonably spacious and very clean. The staff spoke English and were helpful when asked but not very friendly. There are few nearby eating places for dinner which made life difficult.

8.9

This hotel is 20 metres from the railway station - on a quiet road. Excellent location for exploring Le Cinque Terre and surrounding area. There are numerous restaurants of all types nearby, and lots of shops. All-in-all excellent value and an excellent choice.

7.2

The bathroom was small but adequate. Close to train station. Was a good location with traveling by train.

7.9

Great location for train travelers is the best characteristic of this hotel. Bedroom was spacious, bathroom wasn't. Much celebrated breakfst/sun room was "OK", but not as glorious as advertised. Breakfast was hot and cold...literally. (Coffee was cold some mornings, along with some of the "hot" foods.) Front desk was very helpful. Reason to stay here?...Location, location, location...to the trains and to the cinque terre.

8.7

The hotel was really nice, the only weak point was the garage, which costs 13 EUR/day. It is an old building used as a garage, the spaces are really small. In another hotel (same category) I only had to leave the key at the reception and they parked the car, and after -at leaving- they brought my car to the reception. That was a "service". Anyway all the rest was OK, breakfast was excellent and breakfast room had a nice panorama!

8.0

The hotel is between two busy streets, thus rather noisy. But the breakfast is excellent! Extremely convenient for the railway station - frequent trains to the Cinque Terre. Easy walking distance to pedestrian area of La Spezia, shops, restaurants.

8.2

Hotel very conviently located a few meters from the train station. A bit noisy. Rooms and service good except that no breakfast included. Limited number of restaurants and attractions nearby

8.2

Lovely spacious room. A shame there was no 'fridge. The airconditioning was not working and when we reported it we were told it would be looked at but nothing happened. Luckily opening the window did the trick as it was cooler at night. Stayed for 4 nights. Would stay there again.

7.6

Great location for visiting the Cinque Terre. Almost across the street from the train station. Excellent restaurant right across the street. Breakfast had more selections, including eggs, than at most other hotels we stayed at during our visit to Italy.

8.0

Lovely clean spacious room however right beside stairway and endless noise from people using the stairs. Staff first day bery unfriendly and then after very nice. They have heavy key ring holders that bash the doors and distrub everyone I am sure as doors are opened and closed. Breakfast was very good and all spaces and amenities very good.

8.8

The Firenze e Continentale was a great place to stay. It is very close to the train station and within easy walking distance of the station, city center, and various trattorias. The receptionist was a little cold but very efficient. My room was noisy because it faced the street and the train station. Closing the window remedied that easily. Also, if hiking the Cinque Terre this is a great place to stay because you can take the train to the Cinque Terre very easily regardless of where you wish to begin your hike. I would definitely stay here again.

9.0

Location is excellent - across from train station if you are visiting Cinque Terre. Breakfast is adequate. Staff suggested wonderful restaurant across street which we probably wouldn't have tried but had two excellent dinners there.

5.9

Bathroom so small!I'm sure you can't stay in if you are a bit fat! A lot of things for breakfast, but nothing really good. La Spezia is very quiet in the evening, nobody in restaurants. The big interest is the station very close, very easy to go to Cinque Terre, in spite of this, the neighbourhood isn't noisy. But you pay for this, i think this hotel is expensive, for this price you have a beautiful hotel in the south of France!

9.0

Hotal Firenze & Continentale was very nice and clean. As indicated on the internet 5 min away from the train so there was no problem to travell. The view was amazing and the crew was very nice. overall we enjoyed our stay. the rooms were nice a roomy.

4.9

Lo mejor del hotel es su cercanía a la Estación de Ferrocarril mediante la que se accede a le Cinque Terre, muy cómodo para olvidarse del coche (aunque no disponen de parking) y recorrer tranquilamente esos pueblecitos

6.9

Location, near the train station was excellent since we were arriving late at night. Cost versus value of the room struck me as a bit high. Staff was helpful. Staff was very helpful in arranging a second night on short notice. Staff member helping us with internet access was not very knowledgeable - but we found a nearby internet cafe that met our needs.

9.5

50m from trainstation, but not any noise at all! Location is perfect, close to city senter whith shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Close to train for exploring cinque terre. Monterosso have a graet baech. Restaurants in La Spezia have 1/2 price compered to cinque terre restaurants, and also maby better food! Try walking through all 5 cinque terre. La Spezia is also great for shopping, not expensive.

9.0

The hotel is remarkably close to the station, probably less than 100 paces. It is the most convenient location we have encountered yet. The staff were very helpful indeed and their rooms both quiet and comfortable. They have a lovely lounge and bar area where you can get a nice cup of tea or coffee. It was just a short walk into the town centre with plenty of shopping available along the way. There is a western union call/internet centre about 20 paces to the right, a laundromat across the road and cash machines approx. 50m further towards the city centre. It is said that this particular district is not so nice/safe. We were a bit apprehensive about staying there based on this information however, we found it to be quiet and felt relatively safe walking around in both day and night. We stayed in both La Spezia and in Monterosso Al Mare (Cinque Terre). We chose to stay in La Spezia as it enabled us to arrive in the area late in the evening at the beginning of our trip and to depart early (6:30am) for our next destination. It was very convenient as the train ride into Cinque Terre took only between 5-20min (depending on the town). That allowed us a full day on arrival into Cinque Terre and another full day on our departure. We would recommend both this hotel and it's city to anyone travelling through the area.

8.5

Very convenient for travel to cinque terre by train. Good value for money overall.

9.0

Well located, delightfully furnished. Great breakfast!

6.6

In terms of location and room size, you can't fault this place. However, the concierge staff were generally unhelpful and, by the end of our stay, not entirely pleasant.

6.9

The room was quite clean but could do better, especially in the bathroom it was obvious that the property is a bit old (signs of humidity) and not very well cared for. Check-in at 14.00 is not convenient at all for travellers spending only a couple of days. The breakfast was excellent, the position very good for visiting Cinque Terre (very close to the train station).

9.4

The location is excellent, the rooms are beautiful and make sure to take advantage of their very generous free breakfast!

8.0

Perfect hotel as base for visiting the 5 Terre. Very close to the train station (20 meters). Very good contineltal breakfast. Spacious bathroom and friedly staff. Would racommend. Ottimo hotel come base di partenza per raggiungere in treno le 5 Terre infatti la stazione dei treni e' a 20 metri. Colazione molto buona. Bagno particolarmente spazioso. Personale molto cordiale. Il garage era occupato ma ci hanno fatto parcheggiare gratuitamente in una zona riservata dell'hotel. Sicuramente da consigliare.

6.6

Very handy to the train station and central areas of La Spezia. Parking was good but they don't tell you about the charge until you check out. Unfortunately you need to keep the windows and shutters closed most of the time for noise and privacy but a good option if you are looking for somewhere to base yourself from.

8.7

Very nice clean tidy rooms, great showers. Good location near the train station, very handy for seeign Cinque Terre. Only problem was noise from doors of other rooms beign closed- problem only for light sleepers. Excellent brakfast and other comforts well and truly made up for it.

6.6

Overall it was ok. It was handy for us being close to the Train station. The reception was not overly welcoming and they make you hand in your passport initially. It would have been fine if they had locked away our passports in the time they kept it, but there didn't seem to be always someone at the front desk while the passports sat openly behind the desk in the key hole slots. The room was ok, but unfortunately the shower drain blocked up quickly. The breakfast was lovely with a beautiful view.

8.5

The location was excellent, just across from the trin station, yet quiet (as our room faced away with charming views. Renovated bathroom, but furniture and carpets a bit dowdy. friendly staff, nice breakfast, elevator, easy walk to decent restaurants, and interesting fellow guests. very nice for the money.

8.0

My first time in La Spezia. Only a few steps from the railwaystation. Excelent for 5Terre tours. Short distanse to citycenter. Nice people. Hope to come back one day.

8.8

we enjoyed our stay at Hotel firenze e Continentale. The staff was very friendly and tried to help us with a problem with our rental car. The room was clean and the breakfast good. We would stay there again. It was a short walk to the train station, which is always helpful.

8.0

An older hotel but the rooms/beds are adequate. Only problem was the tiny shower. Location is good, only a few minutes from the train station, making it a great base for visiting the Cinque Terre;Lerici and Portonovere. Breakfast was fine.

6.6

Die Zimmer sollten dringend neu möbeliert werden... Gute Lage, sehr schöner Frühstücksraum mit Aussicht, gutes Frühstück. Durch eine Renovation würde das Hotel sehr gewinnen.

9.3

This was our first visit to LaSpezia. We were there only two nights but were able to hike the whole Cinque Terra trail and also went to Portovenere the first night via bus and had a wonderful dinner. We ate at a restaurant in LaSpezia recommended by hotel staff the 2nd night, Antica Trattoria Sevieri, and it was excellent. We liked staying here because it was very close to the train station. It had been recommended by a friend who had already stayed there, and it exceeded our expectations. The breakfast was wonderful and the rooms were very nice. Our family was traveling together consisting of my husband, myself, and our 2 adult children. My only regret was that we had to book two rooms, because there were no rooms that could sleep 4 people. Added to that they put us on different floors. It just so happened that the 2nd night I got word via long distance telephone that my Father had passed away that day in the U.S. It would have been nicer if we could have at least had two rooms next door to each other. We could not be accomodated. I guess I should have requested that ahead of time. It was inconvenient for us in more ways than one. As it was my daughter had to go get my husband that night to come to my room (2 AM). Overall, we had a good experience. Next time I will make special requests ahead of time.

10

This Hotel is so convenient to Train Station, it makes travel to 5 villages very easy. The lift was out of service on the day we checked out, this made it difficult to get luggage to ground floor as I am handicapped, walk with a limp. This did not cause too many problems and was easily offset by the friendly staff and great location.

8.7

Very good services quality. Very nice hotel staff who are resourcesful about information of the city. Very nice antique room decoration at a very convinenet which is near to the railway station. You can reach cinque terre very eaisly.

8.9

This was a very nice hotel - clean and spacious - and very close to the train station. It was very convenient for travelling to the Cinque Terre.

7.0

staff was not overly friendly or helpful. Air conditioning did not work, and it makes for very hot nights in July!! breakfast was a nice buffet.

8.0

The hotel was located only a few minutes from the train station, yet you could not hear the trains. Ideal location for travelling up and down the Cinque Terra. Nice restaurant across the street, close to self-serve laundry and town centre. Would not hesitate to stay at this hotel again!

10

The perfect base hotel for visiting Cinque Terre. Even more perfect to have a self-laundry service (with attendant) nearby. Plan to stay there again if I make another trip to the Italian Riviera.

9.3

We loved the hotel, and would give it top marks except for one unfortunate thing. There were mosquitos. They bothered us, but they would not stop us from staying there again, as the accomodations are great, and the location unbeatable. Just wear repellent to bed, and keep windows closed when the lights are on.

2.9

The only advantage to staying at this hotel is its close proximity to the train station. The room was very small, dark and in general unappealing. I would go so far as to say "dingy". The bathroom was so small the door would not open all the way

7.7

good location for trains, many buses, and not too far from city center. Several nice restaurants in area, especially the one across the street.

9.4

Excellent location for exploring cinque terre, the hotel is very close to the station and easy to find.

9.5

GREAT place to stay! Very helpful and welcoming staff. Also, great location right across the street from the La Spezia Train Station -- easy access to Cinque Terra! Highly recommend!

9.8

Overall..a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Very close to railway and easy walk to shops, reataurants etc. Reception on arrival a bit off-handed..no smiles...but otherwise everything was good, includung an excellent breakfast. A great base to use to explore the Cinque Terre area which is a must visit and easily accessable by rail with station across the road. Would recommend this hotel as good value.

9.0

We loved this hotel, it is so quaint and beautiful, and our window opened to a fabulous view!! The town itself is wonderful. Just remember, they do not serve "american breakfasts" so if you don't like yogurt or cereal you may want to look for a place to get breakfast. I will definately go back!!

9.3

Nice and good located if you arrive by train and you are interested to visit cinqueterre by train. No far also walking distance from downtown and piers. I will recommend this hotel to frinds that will travel to La Spezia in the future. Clean and good room and bath, and excellent american breakfast.

9.6

Tha breakfast was wonderful...we awoke each morning to the aroma of fresh baked goodies. We chose the hotel Firenze and La Spezia as home base as we explored the Cinque Terra for their proximity to the trains and were not disappointed.The town is alive with local activity (don't miss Market Day on Friday. We would definitely stay there again if visiting the Cinque Terra

9.8

Wonderful location just steps from the train station. Room huge and very clean. Breakfast above average with an astonishing panoramic view from the breakfast room. La Spezia a charming town!

8.3

Very convenient to the railway station and a good location to view and walk the Cinque Terre. Good breakfast, adequate room easy walking distance to the main part of La Spezia. Good value for money.

8.3

Nonostante e' vicino alla stazione, la camera e tranquilla. Le persone dell'albergo sono simpatiche. Penso di volere ancora fermarmi quando vengo alla spezia.

8.2

Excellent location for day in Cinque Terre. The hotel was 1/2 block from the rail station, so we didn't even need to take a taxi when we connected to and from the train. Staff was very helpful and courteous.

8.4

Very convenient, being across the road from the train station. We used this as a base for the Cinque Terre, which are just a few minutes away on the train. La Spezia is not the nicest town we visited but served us well for exploring the Cinque Terre. This was a clean, tidy hotel and I would recommend it and would stay there again.

8.0

It was a very good base for visiting famous Cinque Terre. Very near to FS La Spezia Centrale station and main street of La Spezia city, within several minutes wakl. You can find mini market behind the hotel and buy every foods and wines at there. You will be able to reach the ferry port that goes to Portovenere and Cinque Terre by 20 minutes walk. The hotel staff were friendly and kind. Our room was large enough and had a large bath room. It was better for us if the room has a hot tub and mini bar. Well, 6 nights stay at this hotel was very confortable. And, I was happy we could have pecolino cheese every breakfast.