Grand Hotel Portovenere

The historical building is beautiful, and its location spectacular. It was easy to move around on foot, by boat or car. Dinner was excellent and the complimentary breakfast was amazing.

*English below* SPANISH: Pasamos un fin de semana en familia estupendo en el Grand Hotel Porto Venere. La localización es inigualable, con vistas magníficas de Porto Venere y la Isla Palmaria desde nuestras habitaciones. Es el lugar perfecto para visitar Cinque Terre en barco y las escapadas de un día son súper convenientes. Nos quedamos en dos habitaciones distintas: una con una terraza estupenda y una suite con vistas impresionantes desde varios ángulos. El personal fue realmente cercano y acogedor, haciéndonos sentir como familia desde el check-in hasta el check-out. La cena en el hotel fue muy buena con una gran selección en el bar. Giovanni, el jefe de barra, tiene un gran talento. En general, una mezcla impecable de localización, vistas, hospitalidad y cocina. Súper recomendado para familias que buscan una escapada lujosa y memorable. No podemos esperar para volver! ENGLISH: We had a wonderful family weekend at the Grand Hotel Porto Venere. The location is unbeatable, with stunning views of Porto Venere and Palmaria Island from our rooms. It’s the perfect base to visit the Cinque Terre by boat, making day trips incredibly convenient and scenic. We stayed in two rooms: one with a fantastic terrace and a corner suite with breathtaking, multi-angled views. The staff were incredibly warm and genuinely welcoming, making us feel like family from check-in to checkout. Dining at the hotel was very good with a great bar offering. Giovanni the head barman is very talented. Overall, a flawless blend of location, views, hospitality, and cuisine. Highly recommended for families seeking a luxurious, memorable escape. We can’t wait to return.

From the moment we arrived at the Grand Hotel Portovenere, we were struck by the warm welcome and impeccable attention to detail shown by the reception team. Every aspect of our check-in was smooth, thoughtful, and personalized—setting the tone for what turned out to be a flawless stay. The hotel itself is stunning, blending modern elegance with historic charm, and perfectly positioned to take in the breathtaking beauty of Portovenere. Waking up to panoramic views of the sea and the colorful harbor is an experience we won’t soon forget. This town is truly a hidden gem—peaceful yet full of character, with a magical atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in Italy. The restaurant, Palmaria, deserves special praise. Every dish we tried was refined, fresh, and beautifully presented, with local ingredients shining through. Dining on the terrace, with the sea breeze and views of the island of Palmaria, was nothing short of spectacular. This hotel doesn’t just offer a place to sleep—it offers a complete experience, where every detail is curated to make your stay extraordinary. We left with memories we’ll treasure for years and can’t wait to return. Highly recommended without hesitation!

Horrible experience in Portovenere. We were given the worst room in the hotel. We paid for an executive room with a balcony/terrace and it had neither. Our room was cramped and small and we had to go down a set of stairs on the 4th floor to get to our room. Upon arrival the staff insisted that we had to leave some of our luggage in storage because they did not fit in our room. They also insisted that we upgrade to a suite because our luggage would not fit at an additional cost of $E130 per day. I don’t know if it was worth to book online since we had no one to complain too. It was a hour drive to Rio Maggiore from the hotel. We would have been better off staying in Portofino and driving to Monterosso instead. Don’t order the Caesar salad at the restaurant as they used iceberg lettuce past its prime. It was almost white in color. Beware that the daily whole fish is priced per kilo and not a fixed price. We paid $E80 for the fish that I shared with my friend.

My son and I enjoyed two fabulous nights here. The hotel staff were very helpful and welcoming. I was pleased to learn that the hotel would provide us with beach towels, a beach bag, and water to take to the beach. Porto Venere is simply wonderful and this beautiful hotel made our stay even more special!