Hotel Due Gemelli

Recent Reviews: 335

• User:Joachim R

  Trip type: Couples

  Magnificent terrace, newly renovated rooms, friendly staff

  02 Nov 2024

  The location of Due Gemelli is splendid, facing west; three rooms have a very extensive, magnificent terrace; the room we were in was newly renovated, not large but comfortable; breakfast was very good; parking is on the premises of the hotel; 200 meters from the hotel is the start of the hiking trail leading to Monesteroli/Campiglia/Porto Venere – one of the nicer trails without excessive stairs to climb/descend.

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• User:Luke H

  Trip type: Couples

  Looks can be deceiving

  17 Apr 2024

  For those who don’t want to read the whole review…bottom line 3/10 DON’T stay here. Not the vacation hotel you want. Upon first look on booking.com, hotel Due Gemelli promises a picturesque escape with its beautiful photos of the Mediterranean Sea. As well as a “bed and breakfast vibe” (breakfast is extra??”. However, our experience was far from the idyllic retreat we anticipated for our honeymoon.We opted for what was described as the “best room in the house,” which turned out to be a top-floor room with a 3 room shared balcony, uncomfortably close to the bustling highway of Cinque Terre. The simplicity of the room was overshadowed by the very noisy highway and lack of privacy. (Also the fact that It was hastily cleaned leaving some concerns about cleanliness) The staff at Due Gemelli were more than nice, which we genuinely appreciated. Yet, the accommodations themselves left much to be desired. The bed was akin to a slab of stone, leading us to have multiple conversations about if we were actually sleeping on a box spring (I honestly think it was). Our culinary journey was equally disappointing. The restaurants touted as “within walking distance” on the hotel’s website were either closed or non-existent. Our only nearby dining option was ‘Paradiso del Golfo,’ which, to put it mildly, was a notch below Olive Garden in terms of quality.Breakfast, served from 7:00-10:00 for 8 euros per person, was a sparse affair. Arriving at 9 am, we were greeted with the remnants of the morning’s offerings: a hard-boiled egg, a slice of pineapple, and a piece of yesterday’s pie. It seems they are not willing to refill the breakfast options but more than happy to charge the breakfast fee on checkout. Connectivity was another issue, with painfully slow WiFi ( couldn’t load maps or yelp) that eventually ceased to function altogether ( it went out for the whole building). When inquired, the response was a resigned “it is what it is.”The hotel’s saving grace, and perhaps its lifeline, is the stunning view from the balcony. However, this alone cannot compensate for the hotel’s shortcomings. We ultimately decided to cut our reservation short by TWO days, preferring to forfeit money rather than lose more sleep or pay for lackluster accommodations. For those considering a stay in this region, I recommend exploring the beautiful Airbnb options available and bypassing hotel Due Gemelli altogether. Let this hotel be a relic of the past, as it seems time has already begun to forget it, as have we..

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• User:Phil O

  Trip type: Couples

  Very friendly, very helpful, great place to relax.

  17 Sept 2023

  It looks like it's been a while since the last review, which is a shame. The hotel must have had a massive revamp since some of the older reviews, as all the public spaces and the rooms were modern and clean. If you're looking for somewhere to sleep and have breakfast, this is the perfect place. My wife and I and our dog traveled from our home in Umbria to stay for a Friday and Saturday night.The room was very clean and spacious, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was big enough with modern fittings and was also very clean. There is a well-proportioned balcony with one of the best sea views I've ever seen. There are several WiFi routers around the hotel, so you're never without a good signal.All the staff we met were friendly and helpful with advice. Breakfast (8 Euro pp) was great. No hot food but a wide choice, and the croissants were the best I've ever had - simply melted in your mouth.From a personal perspective, the only letdown is that being an early riser (5 to 6am), there is no way to get a coffee until breakfast at 7:30. And if you're one for late nights with a drink, then be aware that the bar shuts at 8pm. We got some snacks and beers and were perfectly happy sitting on our balcony and watching the boats on the water as the sun went down.Location-wise, it's not perfect, but it suited us fine. There is a shuttle bus (2.50 each way to Riomagiore) that runs fairly regularly, but be warned, it gets pretty crowded at times, sometimes to the point of people being unable to get on. I would have no hesitation in recommending Due Gremelli to anyone.

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• User:rlopes2015

  Trip type: Family

  Only way to describe is Perfect!

  10 Aug 2023

  This hotel is in a perfect location visit Cinque Terre with a view that is amazing! With great and helpful staff to go along with it , you can get breakfast for an extra charge but it’s well worth it , it has private parking and it stands 100 meters from the bus stop to Riomaggiore .The rooms are spacious with upgrades done to the bathroom and most important they are very clean.It’s within walking distance to a very good restaurant ( IL Giardino da Nico) And one more time the view !!!

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• User:janfS6581KK

  Trip type: Couples

  Wonderful hotel in Cinque Terra!

  05 Jun 2023

  Great stay!!! The staff were extremely helpful - upon checking in they asked what our plans were and gave us train/shuttle schedules. The breakfast was the best we had in all of Italy, the croissants tasted like someone just pulled them out of the oven. Definitely get room with a view. I do suggest having a car if you plan on staying here, it is out of the way a little bit but that's what we enjoyed. After all the crowds during the day it was really nice to sit in our room and have a glass of wine. We were there during the train strike so we did drive to Manarola - no prob, I think 12 min. The next we drove to Montorosso, which I would suggest Not doing. It was 45 min of hairpin turns. Take the shuttle/trains, so much easier.

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