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The Poet Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel in La Spezia Historic Centre

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

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, 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
(27 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 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
(16 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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

About the neighborhood

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 Amadeo Lia Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza Garibaldi - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Il Faro - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Castello San Giorgio - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • CAMeC - 9 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪Caffetteria Orefici - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blanc Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Memory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bella Napoli Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antica Osteria dell'Uva - ‬8 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.

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

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 Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Poet Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from $207, including 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 16.5 mi (53-min drive) from Vernazza Beach and 19 mi (61-min drive) from Monterosso 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. 646 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LIK LIK LILY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to the Main Street of the town . Clean room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location, and the hotel itself was very unique.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent breakfast with delicious pastries. Lovely bathroom facilities with strong hot shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel breakfast. Rooms were quiet and clean. Staff were so nice and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay here. It was quite close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annie

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Michiel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and kind. The room was spacious and bright and well appointed. Very clean. There was breakfast available and it looked delicious, however we chose to enjoy local cafe's. Would absolutely recommend the Poet Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

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

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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the property was modern the staff was not super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast should be improved. Room decoration should be improved as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

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

10/10 Excellent

MARC

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

8/10 Good

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights. Rooms were clean, spacious and quiet. Most people were nice but one receptionist seemed to be always in a bad mood. Bathrooms in the lobby area were always out of toilet paper. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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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