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29 Jan 2025
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Hotel Description

A stay at Cinque Terre Gateway places you in the heart of La Spezia, within a 5-minute drive of La Spezia Cruise Terminal and Ferry Terminal. This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Corso Cavour and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Church of Nostra Signora della Neve. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-in by: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 10:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available

Important information

Property Alerts

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.

You need to know
  • 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.
  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Instructions
  • 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
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 75 for check-in between 7:30 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

Italian

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Dining services

Concierge

Non-smoking

Transportation services

Accessible facilities

Other

Elevator

Coffee/tea in common areas

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Express check-out

Express check-in

Free wired internet

Area shuttle (surcharge)

Snack bar/deli

Offsite parking reservations required

Vending machine

Distance from property (ft) - 328

Distance from property (meters) - 100

Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Wheelchair accessible – no

Well-lit path to entrance

Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel reviews

8.6
Excellent279 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.4/10
Service8.6/10
Comfort9.2/10
Condition9.0/10
location10/10
Neighborhood8.6/10
10/10
Exceptional
Sergio, 26 Sep 2024
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Good location

10/10
Exceptional
Carol, 19 Sep 2024
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Clean and clear directions to property. Convenient to train station.

8/10
Excellent
PETER, 16 Sep 2024
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Elevator is way too small and filthy.

6/10
Fair
Mark, 08 Sep 2024
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Bed was comfortable. Television did not work the whole time. Last day, room was made, but no fresh towels, no air conditioning, no television, broken sliding door hinge on shower door and elevator wasn’t working. I did find the place convenient to where I wanted to go however (proximity to train station).

10/10
Exceptional
Robert, 04 Sep 2024
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Very close to the train. Facial tissues would be a bonus.

10/10
Exceptional
Theresa, 31 Aug 2024
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The property was very close to the train station and easy to identify. The instructions are (step by step) easy to follow. The property feels safe. The rooms are new, very modern and welcoming. I will recommend to family and friends traveling here.

6/10
Fair
Fernanda, 18 Aug 2024
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Walking distance to trai, room was new and clean. The building is old and several entrances to get in.

10/10
Exceptional
Shari, 19 Jul 2024
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This property was one of the cleanest I have ever seen. The moment I walked in, I smelled the cleaner. Absolutely immaculate. Perfect. I will be back! Highly recommended!

10/10
Exceptional
Maghi, 30 Jun 2024
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We stayed for 5 nights and loved every minute. Our room was clean , central to everything, especially the train station . It had lift access, so handy with all our luggage. The coffee machine outside the rooms was perfect for our early morning coffee while connecting with our family back home . We had an issue with our key on our last night and it was fixed quickly with a friendly smile from our host . Highly recommend Cinque Terre Gateway

10/10
Exceptional
Ashi, 28 Jun 2024
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Great place, good location, very clean and quiet. Elevator didn’t always work so just be mindful of packing light.

8/10
Excellent
Nicole, 28 Jun 2024
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The hotel rooms are beautiful, recently renovated and modern. The bed was comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and fit large suitcases nicely. There was a desk and wine glasses and bottle openers and a safe with large closet space. The cleaning service was amazing. It's all contactless check in so you must be okay sending documents (ID/passports) via Whatsapp. There are codes to get into the building which worked fine. The lobby/building/elevator was very old and hard to navigate with large suitcases. The location was pretty good, near the main strip but in a bit of a sketchy square. It was a 5min walk to the train station and maybe a 15min walk to the port. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Easy to train to Cinque Terre but busy trains.

10/10
Exceptional
John, 06 May 2024
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Very nice property, great choice for the area!!! Great renovation! Comfortable bed and pillows, lots of towels, coffee/tea and wine glasses!! Thankful we choose this hotel.

10/10
Exceptional
Brandon, 24 Oct 2023
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Great hotel and location

6/10
Fair
steven, 15 Oct 2023
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Kind of a strange place. Close to what you need in La Spezia, the train and the main street. Breakfast was just outside the building at a local place and was very good with friendly service. The rooms were clean and had some space, and the building itself gave a taste of living in the city. The strange...There wasn't anyone on the property to help. Communications were through whatsapp. That meant no iron or other amenities like that. There was a specialty coffee machine in the hall for a small fee, an ice machine, and candies in the common hall. Someone came to clean and that's all you'll see from the hotel. Guests talked to each other for help. Good place to stay for the Cinque Terre, but just don't expect a hotel experience

10/10
Exceptional
Richard, 05 Jul 2023
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Great location, but getting to room is challange.

The room was wonderful, getting to the room was like an escape room game, code for garage, code for garage, find certain parking spots, find building, enter code, find correct staircase, enter code, find room, enter code...prize is the key. Once settled, great location, great room.

8/10
Excellent
Diego, 25 Jun 2023
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Italy 2023

If you can get over the “treasure hunt” you have to do to check in, the place is very well located and a great stay.

4/10
Poor
David, 06 May 2023
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Location is good. No place to park. 4 floes up in a building with no normal sized elevator. Just a lift. Have to use 3 different code boxes to get in to building, the apartment area and then the room. No place for seniors or handicapped. Rooms are recently renovated and nice.

6/10
Fair
Iovana, 11 Apr 2023
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Our flight to Florence was delayed so we missed the check in, which we dont understand why if its a property-like hotel the check in time in only til 10 pm. We had to check in the day before and the recepcionist told us we missed one day of breakfast since we didnt check in on time. I mean we paid in advance and yet they told us those were the policies. The place is fine but is in the third floor of a very old bulding, the elevator is so small and old, very complicated to handle with luggage

10/10
Exceptional
Norman, 04 Apr 2023
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The building looks old and we were a little concerned what we were facing. However the "Gateway Hotel" is really just a developed floor of the building. The rooms were very clean and modern and the host was a very friendly and helpful guy. It was also very close to the train station. I would highly recommend this hotel.

10/10
Exceptional
Sharon B, 02 Apr 2023
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We were very impressed with the stay in this hotel, so comfortable, clean and pleasant room. The property's location is so convenient to trains and shopping. The receptionist is very helpful, friendly and provided us with clear information of getting to this hotel from the train station.

8/10
Excellent
Brian, 26 Oct 2022
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Nice place to look at but the bed was like a futon. Hard and worn. Tub was nice for a good soak.

10/10
Exceptional
Diane, 08 Oct 2022
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Cinque Terre Gateway is a nice and modern hotel. Great property for the price! The location was less than 5 minutes from the main train station that takes you to all of the Cinque Terre cities as well as the rest of Italy. I would definitely recommend this place.

10/10
Exceptional
Mary, 28 Sep 2022
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Michael, the owner was exceptional in all ways. This place was immaculate. Great location to the train station. I would stay there again with no issues.

6/10
Fair
Shelley M, 26 Sep 2022
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Very noisy in the morning. Doors from others slammed shut constantly. Our linens were dirty. Had a dried blood stain on our sheets 😫 did not come from us. Appeared to be a stain that did not come out from being laundered. The guy there started looking on the internet saying it may have been from a cockroach or bedbug. Ewwwww. It did not come from us.

8/10
Excellent
Peter, 21 Sep 2022
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Clean property , accessible by foot from train station.

8/10
Excellent
Rosemary, 10 Sep 2022
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Beautiful apartment. Our mistake for not researching site as we assumed it was a hotel (by the name). Signage terrible - but that is Italybas a whole. The number 15 for address was on building as was the plaque that said “Gateway to Cinque Terra” but the building was under construction so scaffolding and netting covering entrance. The 3 minute walk ended up being an hour an a half. I guess if we,’d realized it was not a hotel, but an apartment we would not have been mislead. Overall, though, once we were there it was a lovely place to be stationed at to see Cinque Terra. We took a ferry next day to Monterosso and walked over the mountain to Venazza! A real workout and beautiful views and scenery from the top!

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 01 Sep 2022
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Location

The place is located in a nice area, easy to take the bus to the other cities.

10/10
Exceptional
Joy, 24 Jun 2022
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Great... once you find how to get in the building!

Quite a difficult place to find as the signage is so small on the square where the property is located. There are several other businesses and dwellings with in the building. However, once you find it, it is a lovely floor with 6 rooms. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Nice hot drinks facilities and ice machine located in the main area. Ideally located across the road from the train station for easy access to Cinque Terra, which is an absolute must! Lots of shopping and some great restaurants and bars.

8/10
Excellent
Malcolm, 22 May 2022
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Great room and location

The "well worn" exterior/entrance and lift should not put anyone off. It adds to the experience. Better signage to the lift and lighting would help. Great room and location.

10/10
Exceptional
Juan Manuel, 13 Sep 2021
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Really clean and nice property

Very clean entrance and room, located in a building with many other hotels/b&b. Everything was clean and the person in the office was very nice. The included breakfast was nice since we could choose what to eat, to drink and the place was nice.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 22 Jul 2021
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The rooms are super!!!

10/10
Exceptional
Muhanad, 20 Aug 2020
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Nice rooms near the train station

Great hotel, easy check-in and check-out, very clean and I highly recommend it. Thank you

10/10
Exceptional
Kyle, 31 Dec 2019
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Amazing stay! Wonderful place

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 27 Oct 2019
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The property was a boutique hotel with 6 rooms. Very quiet and a unique venue.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 24 Oct 2019
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This was a beaitiful historic building with a whole one side of floor renovated to modern standards. Loved it. Only thing i didnt like was having to leave room key in to have lights and k ky getting one key. Felt safe and and secure and conveniently located to train.

10/10
Exceptional
Edmond, 23 Oct 2019
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5 Terra

Great room and excellent staff. Elisa the manager was very helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.

10/10
Exceptional
Jane, 21 Oct 2019
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We loved the location! The room was a good size and very comfortable! Everything was perfect!! The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Would stay here again!!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 10 Oct 2019
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The hotel was excellent. Close to restaurants and shopping. Only a 5 minute walk to the rail station to catch the train to the Cinque Terre. Would highly recommend it and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 01 Aug 2019
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A great central point near to the train station. You pay €7.50 for the use of a dressing gown, it isn’t free like most hotels.

6/10
Fair
FredA, 22 Jul 2019
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This property is a B&B located in an old building. To get inside, you have to ring the doorbell (the name on the door bell is named 'Cinque Terre Bridge' which was confusing. Since it's located on the 3rd floor, we had t use the tiny old elevator (the one that you have to open/close the doors manually). It was really weird to go through all of this. Also you have to check in before 7:30pm or you'll be charged EUR75. Anyway, check in was a breeze and the room is very clean and looks luxurious. Everything about the room and bathroom is about the nicest thing you can find in a 5-star hotel. Breakfast was not that great. No buffet breakfast compared to other hotels. You have to go out to the adjacent Elite Cafe to get your breakfast by presenting the coupons. You will get coffee, juice and a cornetto. However I cannot give a higher rating because I felt cheated. I thought the bathrobes and slippers are free to use (as in a 5-star hotel). I did not notice any signs that says I will be charged EUR15 to use the bathrobes and slippers. If I had seen the sign, I would never use them since there's no reason to use them at all. Maybe the sign fell flat on the shelf who knows. Because of this, I was charged upon checkout. Checking out was a breeze too, although I did not receive any itemized receipts. I suggest that they should issue a receipt with details on what is being charged. In summary, this is a very good lodging in an excellent location close to the train station.

10/10
Exceptional
Pena.Adventurer, 10 Jun 2019
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Excellent location closed to train station. Nice staff. Super clean and upscaled rooms acomodations.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 21 May 2019
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Location was great, the access to the rooms was very odd.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 24 Apr 2019
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The room was beautifully renovated. The bed was comfortable.

10/10
Exceptional
Tiina, 12 Apr 2019
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Modern and clean place

Very nice apartment style accommodation - really clean and modern. We loved it. Also location in really center.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 21 Mar 2019
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Amazing!! Great hotel!! Highly recommendable, staff very nice !!!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 13 Mar 2019
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The location was excellent and only a quick walk to the train station. The room was modern and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The property was easy to find and once you enter through the wooden doors it wasn’t communicated to find the lift, which is at the back of the courtyard and to the right, then go to level 3. But a quick phone call resolved this. I would highly recommend this property.

6/10
Fair
Yee Man, 02 Jan 2019
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Tight schedule

We only stayed one night as we had to drive to the next location the next day with tight schedule. But the check in time at this place is very specific which means we did not have the flexibility to arrive, check in and leave our bags to then do Cinque Terre really quickly. We had to leave everything in the car (La Spezia feels a little dodgy even though nothing happened) and we visited two to three places and then had to go back to check in and then visit some other places. All in all a bit of a faff! Otherwise the room was clean and the outsourced breakfast although not ideal suited our needs.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 10 Nov 2018
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Beautiful room, excellent price and great access to Cinque Terre - the only challenge is making sure you check in during the hours posted since they do not have full time reception:

10/10
Exceptional
John, 25 Oct 2018
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The building numbers needs to be more a silly identified otherwise it was perfect

8/10
Excellent
MIGUEL, 22 Sep 2018
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Breakfast is not the best. At one Cafe near the building, always full and bad service. All others items, perfect

6/10
Fair
Terry, 21 Sep 2018
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Hard to find and get into the building.

The entry times are not good, they say email them and they will let you in out of their hours, their hours are 7.30am to 12pm then 5pm to 7.30pm. We used their email 24 hours before but did not get a reply. We had to wait for 3 hours until 5pm, very hard to find the place as there is a small Gateway sign on the wall nothing else, if you have luggage then it is hard work, they have a small door in a large door so you have to lift your luggage over the bottom rail about 250mm high. Once in the courtyard there was No sign to tell you that the apartments/reception was on the 3rd floor, the owner waved to us from the window, lift was so old, slow and very small, would take 1 person and suitcase. We have never seen a hotel with so many rules that you had to comply with, it clearly stated that you could not use the mini bar fridge to store anything in. The bedroom it self was very nice, clean, the best we had on our tour of Italy. The owner was very pleasant.

10/10
Exceptional
Ray, 13 Sep 2018
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Maybe this is normal for small European hotel. I was surprise when I found out the hotel only has 6 rooms and occupy only 1/4 of the 3rd floor in the residential building. But after we enter the room, it didn't bother us anymore, the interior was newly renovated, clean, modern and comfortable. It comes with a sofa bed, so the room is big enough to fit 3 adults, or 2 adults with 2 kids. They won't supply fresh tower unless you pay a little extra, it was like 3 Euro a day or something. They have coffee machine and filter water with lemons in the hallway which you share with the other guests. The location of the hotel is great, only a few minutes walk from the La Spezia Central station and 13 minutes walk from the pier.

10/10
Exceptional
Anita, 16 Aug 2018
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Fabulous hotel near to the station

We had an excellent stay at the Cinque Terre Gateway. The hotel room was large and well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and water. The hotel is very close to the station but about 20 minutes walk down to the port area, but well worth it. Tip - if you want train tickets get them the night before as the queues can be very long in the morning.

10/10
Exceptional
Monika, 04 Aug 2018
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When you arrive it is an old building, but inside it's all beautifully remodeled. Train station is 5 minutes away to go to Cinque Terre. If you drive a car like we did, we had a private parking right around the corner. Parking is extra 20 dollars a day, but it is so worth it. I would stay here again.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 01 Aug 2018
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Close to the train station

Great location, very comfortable room.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 01 Aug 2018
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Very clean and comfortable room. Close to train station.

10/10
Exceptional
Suzanne, 06 Jul 2018
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Very clean and spacious

This place is excellent. It was exceptionally clean and spacious. They will accommodate your needs as long as you communicate with them in advance. The location was incredible.

10/10
Exceptional
JeanChristian, 26 Jun 2018
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Amazing site, if you are looking for a no frills hotel, super clean and great room this is an amazing hotel. Only issue is finding it in La Spezia. Even though we had the address it was hard to find

10/10
Exceptional
Chuck, 24 Jun 2018
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Wonderful place to stay. Close to the train station, and only 8 minutes by train to Rio Maggiore, the first town in the Cinqueterre.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 01 Jun 2018
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Great location, clean and comfortable, breakfast is poor, hotel has tight check in rules and fees for late check in are really displeasing.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 22 May 2018
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Modern hotel in fantastic old building

Rooms are modern and very comfortable. Perfect location close to the station. La Spezia is a lovely town from which to explore La Cinque Terra, Lerici and San Terenzo.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 18 May 2018
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Tell guests to ask for their coffee and pastry to go and it will eliminate most of the negative

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 14 May 2018
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This place was GREAT! Near the train station (where we parked the car) and extremely accommodating to our last-min and late check-in. The hotel room was very clean, smelled good, and was comfortable. Close to everything. I would stay here again and again!

8/10
Excellent
B, 08 Apr 2018
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A bit hard to find at the beginning as the sign is very small. Inconvenient for luggages drop off as there is no where to park. Very small lift, need to do many trips to bring up/down luggages.Aside from that, the hotel rooms are nice and clean. Nice little self service coffee machine and snacks during the whole stay.

10/10
Exceptional
Hemen, 24 Feb 2018
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Amazing central La Spezia hotel

We stayed at this lovely hotel which was centrally situated in La Spezia, close to the train station and loads of cafes and restaurants. The Ensuite room was spacious with a double bed and a single sofa bed for our son. The decor looked elegant. Ample linen and toiletries provided. The hallway has a coffee machine and tea facility etc. The hotel is on the 3rd floor of a large building on the square, a short walk from the station and also has an elevator. The breakfast was at a nearby Cafe Elite (vouchers provided) end entitled one to a coffee/ tea, croissant and a juice - while it wasn’t a spread of choices it truly gives you a lovely Italian experience. We were happy with the breakfast as it then left space for a nice Italian lunch! Michael the owner was very helpful and gave great tips. Made the hotel a very homely experience. It was very easy to explore cinque terre as there are regular (at least hourly) trains from La Spezia station.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 24 Feb 2018
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The beds were a little solid for our taste but the hotel was fantastic.

10/10
Exceptional
Lyne, 15 Nov 2017
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Great hotel

It’s a great hotel. Not many rooms. The decor is amazing and the room was very clean.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 30 Oct 2017
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As advertised, the Cinque Terre Gateway is located minutes from the train station in a very walkable neighbourhood with many fine restaurants. The rooms are large, well appointed rooms with comfy beds. The owner was on hand to greet us when we arrived and we had sightings of him off and on all week. I liked that the Gateway was one floor within a 6 story apartment block, rather than a big hotel. Service is pretty much nonexistent, you come and go as you please and rely on your own wits to get around. I liked that too. The breakfast arrangement with the cafe next door is quite clear. But it sucks. What you get is sweet, sugar filled croissants, juice + coffee. Sure you can 'upgrade' to eggs/bacon, etc for 5 Euro, but who wants that 4 days in a row? Perhaps the owner of the Gateway could negotiate with the Cafe to throw in a little protein (cheese/yogurt?) and real fruit and provide plain croissants.

10/10
Exceptional
Michelle, 19 Oct 2017
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The room was big, clean and perfect for a family of three (triple room). The building is old with a very small elevator , but the rooms very well kept. Excellent location for restaurants and very close to the train station

10/10
Exceptional
Graham, 16 Oct 2017
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Quiet, comfortable clean.

Excellent clean hotel rooms, a little difficult to find as it occupies part of the 3rd floor of a building. The instructions to park the car (video) are very detailed, but finding the hotel, on the 3rd floor of the building, and how to get to the hotel once inside the building could be improved. Overall a great stay, hotel is quiet and a good night sleep was had.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 29 Sep 2017
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Great location near the train station, very helpful staff.

6/10
Fair
gio, 24 Sep 2017
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this is room rental and not a hotel

this is a high standard room rental , the rooms are very nice and very clean but it is definitely not a hotel. We were given a voucher to have orange juice croissant and coffee in a nearby bar where there was a problem with pigeons fighting us for the croissant. When we booked this room we were under the impression as were other guests that it was a hotel.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 28 Aug 2017
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We were disappointed at check in very unsatisfactory experience

10/10
Exceptional
John, 21 Aug 2017
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Great base for the Cinque Terre

Loved our stay here. The apartment was very modern & finished to a high standard. Michael is a great host & very helpful. Train station is 5 mins walk. You can be in Riomaggiore in 20mins from leaving the apartment. Buy your train tickets online to beat the queues at the ticket machines. Main shopping/food street is just around the corner. Nice stroll through here down to the harbour. Free water, coffee, tea provided.

8/10
Excellent
Shirley, 31 Jul 2017
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Hidden Gem in La Spezia

We stayed for two nights and had a late check in. They are very accommodating for late arrivals as long as you let them know prior. The hotel is tucked away on the 3rd floor of a large mixed use building. It is conveniently located only a few minutes walk from the train station and tons of shops and restaurants. The rooms are super clean. My only complaint is that the beds are a bit stiff.

10/10
Exceptional
Ertha, 20 Jul 2017
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The best place to stay while visiting Cinque Terra

This was better than expected. What a lovely surprise. The pictures on the website are exact and in person even better. Beautiful décor. The owners attention to detail was evident. The rooms and facilities were excellent. We had 5 couples travelling together and we booked 5 of the rooms. Comfortable beds and by North American standard, very large rooms and beds. Modern and bright. Gorgeous bathrooms. Can't say enough about the hotel accommodations. The owner is delightful and was extremely helpful with all our requests and needs. We would definitely recommend this hotel. The town of La Spezia is so worth a visit. Lovely stores and great places to eat. This little gem of a hotel was a pleasant surprise and we would rate this a 10 if we could. Close to the train station for easy commute to the Cinque Terre towns.

10/10
Exceptional
stephane, 09 Jul 2017
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A nice hidden jewel

This place is truly amazing. Not more than 3 minutes from the train station and cloose to a bunch of nice restaurants. Very big, nice and well decorated rooms Michael the owner Was very nice to meet. Would recommand without any hesitation.

10/10
Exceptional
gina, 30 Jun 2017
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Great location to all La Spezia and Cinque Terra

This hotel is a treasure.The hotel has been renovated into a modern,comfortable place to stay. Our host Michael was very helpful in checking us in,and making our stay feel warm and welcome. The hotel is perfectlying located in the center of La Spezia near wonderful restaurants and shops.Make sure you take some time to adventure through La Spezia.It is a charming walkablet town The pizza in this town is authentic ,fresh,and thin. The hotel is 1 block away from public transportation to all of Cinque Terra, and anywhere you want to go by train or boat.

10/10
Exceptional
John, 13 Jun 2017
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Great location in modern hotel

Located near rail terminal n on main concourse for shops restaurants supermarkets. Very central n Mgr Michael helpful h knowledgeable. Consisting of only 5 rooms it is completely contemporary and quiet with double glassed windows. Our only gripe was breakfast at Elite cafe very basic meal n chaotic service but that's part of the adventure.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 25 May 2017
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The hotel is great location to train station! If traveling to explore the Cinque Terre this is a great location. Also access to marina and local restaurants is perfrct.

10/10
Exceptional
Monica, 17 May 2017
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Great location and very modern!

We had a great time from the moment we checked in to when we left. The place is very modern and incredibly clean. I was happy we found this and it is close to the train station also! Would definitely book it again!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 02 May 2017
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Nice place in La Spezia

Enjoyed our stay here. Nice spacious rooms, very updated. Nice clean bathroom with lots of amenities. Literally about a 4 minute walk from the train station. Very convenient location.

2/10
Poor
Luis, 19 Apr 2017
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BEWARE-BEWARE--- This is NOT a hotel bad a B&B

This property is in the 3rd floor of a run down Apt Bldg. Once you figure it out and you enter the property you will see cloth drying with hanging lines. What is this? If you dare to go proceed and take the old 1 person elevator to 3rd floor where you will find 6 nice bedrooms recently renovated. Your positive reaction will be short lived as you will soon meet the Owner/Monster/Manager/only employee ( other than the cleaning lady). You will soon learn that he is the boss and if you don't like it you can walk and find some other place to stay. Of course you loose your deposit so there is little choice but to do the best. For Breakfast he will give a coupon to a café across the street where you will be offered a coffee and a bread. Anything else is extra. For parking he has made arrangement 4 block away in a garage. He has a few parking spots on the 4th floor. No elevator needed you are welcome to use the stairs. This person bought a floor in a run down building and has no shame nor interest to please you. This may be good for Back Pack students with a $30 per night budget but his Hotel information does not give any of the bad information. ...Aah if you leave your keys in the room forget about sleeping in your room as he will not open it for you. ( he leaves the property at 7 pm and no help is available) You are welcome to use the little sofa in the hallway. DO NOT STAY THERE.. ANY PLACE IS BETTER THAN THIS RAT HOLE!!

8/10
Excellent
starnjc, 14 Apr 2017
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Lovely room and nice extra touches

Beautifully appointed room with extras like gown and slippers (€7.50) toiletries, wine and spirit glasses (not plastic), free espresso machine and ice maker in communal area. Newly remodelled and very stylish. 5mins to train station and in centre for shopping. I'd recommend and would stay there again.

10/10
Exceptional
Gisela, 07 Mar 2017
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Excellent location and lodging.

Very pleased with the quality of the room and cleanliness, not to mention the excellent location. Attention to details was excellent. Could not have been better! Manager very friendly and helpful with suggestions for restaurants, travel, etc. Strongly recommend this place and will certainly be back.

10/10
Exceptional
Antonio, 04 Mar 2017
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Perfect location for Cinque Terre visit

Hotel located in La Spezia, five minute walk to train station with immediate access to all five coastal villages in Cinque Terre. Rooms are contemporary in design and clean. Continental breakfast provided at cafe across the street and English brewakfast available at additional fee. Quiet, friendly, affordable. Highly recommended.

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 27 Feb 2017
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Tourist TRAP! I paid but never got a room!

I booked 2 nights at Cinque Terre Gateway. Hotels.com page states if I need to check-in outside these hours (5-7:30pm), I should contact the hotel using the confirmation email I received after booking. Yet, I never received any info from the hotel. When I arrived at 8:50pm on that day, they put a notice on the door saying I did not comply with the rules so they treated me as no show. I called the hotel immediately. They said they tried to call me. This was completely an excuse because my phone was always switched on and I received no missed calls, no sms, whatsoever. They answered it was my fault and they already resold my room. I understood they had no rooms left at that moment. I asked if I could check-in tomorrow at 7pm (so within their policy) because I booked for 2 nights. They asked me to come back again tomorrow. Yet, on the next day, no one picked up the phone or opened the door. At the same time, they sent me an email saying I could only check-in for a luxurious room with an extra of 75 euro. Meaning that they actually had an empty room but this hotel wanted me to pay even more. Even with the help of hotels.com, this hotel insisted not to refund my second night (but they resold the room to other customers). It means this hotel actually collected double amount for those two nights. It was totally a trap. I paid but never stepped into this hotel.I lost my money and I had to walk on the street at night with my luggages to find a room in a random hotel. Worst Experience!

10/10
Exceptional
Heriberto, 06 Feb 2017
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Michele is Amazing!

Michele, the owner of this 'hotel' will greet you for check in and explain everything you need to know about Cinque Terre. He is originally from Riomaggiore, so he will give you good advice on where to eat and shop. The facilities are new, modern, and simply beautifully done. The rooms are spacious, with flat screen TVs, hot water showers, and a comfortable bed. The location of the hotel is simply perfect, it is just a 5 minute walk from La Spezia Centrale train station, super convenient. I will rate this A++++++

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 25 Dec 2016
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Well appointed, convenient hotel

Well decorated room. Comfortable and convenient. Close to train station so is very convenient for visiting Cinque Terre. No direct road access so must drag bags a couple of blocks from car park or train station. Lift in building is small. Breakfast included is average.

10/10
Exceptional
Ricardo J, 01 Nov 2016
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Convenient, clean and quiet

Very convenient, clean and quiet.

10/10
Exceptional
Diego, 28 Oct 2016
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Flawless!

Excellent condition of the apartment, ample, modern, comfortable, close to the station, good service. Highly recommended!!

2/10
Poor
Joan, 20 Oct 2016
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Worst stay of our 2 week trip to Europe maybe ever! could not find hotel it is essentially on the 3rd floor of an apartment/office building with laundry hanging in courtyard Only indication there is a hotel there is metallic sign less than about 1 foot square flush on the front near door barely visible had to call to ask where it was could not see it when standing in pedestrian mall right in front of it Building is located on a pedestrian mall so cannot stop nearby to drop off luggage had to walk a block from parking garage with luggage. Michael who registered us was the only positive couteous etc. Gave us clear directions and entry code for parking garage found easily but code did not work after about 10 tries and trying to use intercom for help Called Michael he came right away but magically it was as if someone turned a switch and the keypad worked just before he arrived. Between trying to find the hotel, the walk to the garage and not being able to open the garage we wasted time that we had planned to spend in Cinque Terre as a result were unable to go til next morning. Room was clean, modern and well equipped but noone was a desk most of time Very noisy neighborhood heard clanging bottles til 2 AM I have never given a negative review in my life but this was the most frustrating stay ever!!

10/10
Exceptional
Adriana, 12 Oct 2016
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Great option!

Beautiful hotel with the perfect location to explore Cinque Terre, very close to the train station. Very comfortable and modern boutique hotel. Very clean and spacious room with all the facilities. The host was very nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place!

8/10
Excellent
Christian, 10 Oct 2016
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The hotel was great; however, be cautious when staying during the weekend. There was a nightclub next door that we could hear loud and clear through the night.

10/10
Exceptional
Jenny, 25 Sep 2016
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Great location and excellent service

Was an old building where entrance is a bit hidden, but the room is new comfy and clean. Great location where is right next to central train location and 10 minute walk to the ferry. Service were great where everything was explained clearly and also recommended great places to visit and dining

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 11 Sep 2016
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Brand new!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the hotel! I will highly recommend this hotel to my friends. Very clean, brand new, very close to the train stations, restaurants, shops , the port, etc!

10/10
Exceptional
Deborah, 06 Sep 2016
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Great location, very helpful, very clean and modern. Really enjoyed our stay here.

10/10
Exceptional
Rick, 05 Sep 2016
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Very nice room close to train station, great staff

We had a great experience at La Spezia. We had a little trouble finding the hotel and called the number given. They answered right away and explained how to get there, then looked for us as we entered the building. The gentleman at reception was very friendly and informative and gave us great recommendations for our Cinque Terra hikes and visits to the nearby towns. The hotel is much nicer than the exterior of the building would lead you to believe. The hotel reception area and the room were much nicer and more comfortable than expected and the staff were terrific. It was a simple 5 minute walk to the train station and close to shopping and restaurants I would highly recommend this hotel.

10/10
Exceptional
Vic, 13 Aug 2016
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Awesome BnB in the center of La Spezia

Awesome place to stay if you are planning to visit the 5 cinque terre villages. Michele the owner is very hopefully with information about what to do and where to see. Recommend you stick to his advice, you won't regret it!

10/10
Exceptional
Marco, 06 Aug 2016
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Nice Hotel in La Spezia

very nice place in La Spezia, located in the City Center, at first was a bit difficult to find, but worked it out nicely. It is in an old building which has been renovated on the inside for this hotel. Great experience and the Mike (Manager) is quite a nice person!

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