Grand Hotel Portovenere

Recent Reviews: 834

• User:cjs750

  Trip type: Couples

  Highly Recommend

  29 May 2026

  The hotel is gorgeous! Beautiful location right on the water, next to the ferry and walking distance to restaurants. The breakfast buffet was amazing and we enjoyed the cocktail hour. We loved taking the ferry to Cinque Terre, but also loved leaving the crowds of Cinque Terre and coming back to the beautiful village of Portovenere. The staff was extremely helpful and provided a lot of great information.

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• User:rebeccalewis

  Trip type: Couples

  I would highly recommend

  30 Oct 2025

  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. Antonio Polesel, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel Portovenere, responded to this review Dear Rebecca Lewis,I was so glad to read your review following your recent stay at our PortoVenere Grand! Special thanks for mentioning the quality of our Palmaria Restaurant and Breakfast !We hope to welcoming you back in a not too distant future!Kind Regards,Antonio PoleselGeneral Manager

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• User:Lucía M

  Trip type: Family

  Fin de semana en familia estupendo en Porto Venere/Perfect Family weekend in Porto Venere

  23 Oct 2025

  *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. Antonio Polesel, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel Portovenere, responded to this review Estimada T6656YIluc_am,¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir su maravillosa experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron de su fin de semana familiar en el Grand Hotel Portovenere. Es un placer saber que nuestras vistas, la ubicación y las habitaciones estuvieron a la altura de sus expectativas.La ubicación del Grand Hotel Portovenere es, sin duda, uno de nuestros mayores puntos de fuerza: estar tan cerca de Cinque Terre permite explorar fácilmente sus encantadores pueblos pero al mismo tiempo disfrutar de la tranquilidad y el encanto de Portovenere, alejados de las multitudes.Agradecemos especialmente sus amables palabras hacia nuestro equipo, en particular hacia Giovanni, sin duda le hará mucha ilusión saber que su trabajo fue tan apreciado.Esperamos darles de nuevo la bienvenida muy pronto para otra estancia inolvidable.Con nuestros más cordiales saludos,Antonio PoleselGeneral Manager

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• User:Sergey P

  Trip type: Couples

  A Truly Unforgettable Stay in One of Italy’s Most Unique Locations

  18 Oct 2025

  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! Antonio Polesel, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel Portovenere, responded to this review Dear sergeypJ9459LO,Thank you for the fantastic review following your recent stay at our Portovenere Grand .Among the several points you have highlighted I am so glad to hear that You have appreciated the attention of the Front Office , the quality of Palmaria restaurant and the approach of the Team !I wanted to thank you also for the wonderful reccomendation !We hope to welcoming you back to Portovenere in a not too distant future.Kind Regards,Antonio PoleselGeneral Manager

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• User:emguerracpa

  Trip type: Couples

  Stay in Portovenere

  07 Oct 2025

  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. Antonio Polesel, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel Portovenere, responded to this review Dear emgguerracpa,I am very very sorry to read your review about the recent stay at our Grand Hotel.The hotel used to be a convent of the XVII Century and we had many restrictions that have limited the chance to enlarge dimensions and spaces. Most of the people do appreciate the unique postion and incredible view rather than square meters and only some of the rooms have balcony or little terrace same as your companions travelling with you. The Staff at the Front Office has tried to propose a larger room with a minimun extra charge to assign a larger room , when the official price would have been double ! That was both for your own confort , to have more space for your several bags ,and to provide a balcony or terrace as per your request! I know that the staff at the Restaurant has been prodigal of extra attention and care and nevertheless your judgement has been so severe. I don't want to remark that Ceaser Salad is prepared as per its classic recipe and the Catched Fish goes naturally with weight just to be by the client side and pay for the effective quantity, but it would had been nice of you to evaluate the overall experience at the Bar and the Restaurant!In the end we are sorry we could not demonstrate as we do for the vast majority of our clients, that the combination of the unique location, the beauty of the surrondigs and especially the attentive service of the Team can sort out the blend for a perfect stay 'We have failed in your case and I feel very sorry for that !Kind Regards,Antonio PoleselGeneral Manager

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