The hotel is situated right on the coast with a private beach and pool. At the time we were there…read morethey had plenty of pool and beach seating with great views. The restaurant amenities were great and you could get a drink watching the sunset. The staff was so kind and pleasant. The hotel was right at the end of the popular pedestrian walkway along the coast so you didn't get all the noisy hubub at night. Camogli is a great place that is less touristy and crowded and a good place for day trips to Cinque Terre and Portofino. The breakfast had a great spread of croissants of every kind and pastries with bread, fruit, eggs, with some meats and cheeses. Rooms could use some refreshing but were clean and comfortable. We would definitely return again.

A paradise on the Tyrethian Sea. My wife didn't tell me how much it cost, but it was worth it. The…read moreperfect place to relax, and try to forget the nightmare of traveling from West Palm to Milan. Customs sucks. Traveling sucks. Anyway , the view of the city and and sea is amazing. The room was perfect. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar that serves drinks and snacks during the beautiful sunset. They have a pool, and a free private beach attached to the hotel. Everyone who worked there were very nice, helpful and diligent with there duties. The hotel is pristine. This was the best hotel I have ever stayed at. Period.

Maybe the best hotel I've ever stayed at! The suites are spectacular, views stunning along with…read moreexceptional staff, food, and entertainment at night. This is a 12 on a 10 scale. Would come back many times. Thanks for the great 3 nights

Short visit to Italy and going back to Portofino was my priority along with the Hotel Splendido…read more There aren't too many hotels that are destinations in themselves but this is one of them. Attention to detail is unparalleled among local hotels and the Splendido is in a league by itself. Just relaxing and taking in the views and of course dining were on the agenda and nothing disappointed. We didn't leave much except for a few drives to neighboring towns. Though I just got home I'm already looking forward to going back.

Excellent food, terrible service from our waiter…read more We came to this hotel restaurant as guests from outside the hotel and were really looking forward to it because we ate here two years ago and it was superb. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge letdown because of our waiter, Menor. On the positive side, the food was excellent. The chefs in the open kitchen were clearly working hard and turning out great dishes, and they deserve a lot of credit. The problem was not the kitchen. The problem was the service. We started with cocktails before dinner, and from that moment on we felt like we were an inconvenience rather than welcome guests. When I simply asked how the tuna was prepared, our waiter, Menor, responded with, "Do you want an introduction to the tuna?" It was sarcastic, disrespectful, and completely out of line. After that, no one offered us wine with our meal, and the food came out in about five minutes, which made the whole dinner feel rushed and dismissive instead of relaxed and enjoyable. It really felt like the restaurant staff didn't care about guests who weren't staying at the hotel, which is very disappointing given how great our experience was the first time.

The location is perfect, the views are stunning, the amenities are fabulous and the service…read moreimpeccable.

Lovely hotel with amazing setting. Room overlooking the sea. Hotel staff very attentive and…read morewelcoming. Food is great and the continental breakfast is a great start to the day. 40 min walk from Porto fino on very scenic walk. Pricey but you get what you pay for. If you want a cheaper place with less service and less cleanliness and not as pristine setting then go for it.

This hotel has a restaurant we anticipated would be exceptional. I had the special of the day…read more Pasta and lobster. The dish should have been brimming with flavor. Lo and behold there was no flavor. The sauce and the lobster were made for people on bland diets. At 36 euros this was a major disappointment to me. Nobody inquired how our food was. The staff asked if we wanted dessert. That was the only communication we had with them. As they say "You can't go through life on good looks alone. A stately hotel such as Miramare can not run their kitchen any less. Disappointed customer being honest.

My wife, 24 year old granddaughter & I stayed one week at Hotel Vesuvio. The hotel is 50 meters…read morefrom the harbor. We stayed on the 3rd floor with a view from our balcony of the water that could not be better. We had a two room unit with A/C, One bedroom had two double beds and second smaller room one single bed. The bath room had a stall shower, toilet, bidet and sink. There is an elevator, breakfast room, front inclosed patio. The owner, manager Luciano did not hesitate to help in every way possible. All car parking is on the street and the parking enforcement police will ticket starting at 8:00am. Luciano helped with parking display recite each day without being asked. The area around the hotel has many fantastic restaurants, gelato shops, pizza shops and retail stores. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30am containing cold sliced meats, cheese, yogurt, pastries, bread, jellies, coffee, tea, juice. The morning we departed they had breakfast set up for "us" at 5:30am. Across the street is the pier for the ferry boat to Portafino. Our stay at Hotel Vesuvio was one of the best memories we have from our European trip. Thanks Luciano

I will say this refurbished hotel was pretty decent, clean but not plush. As an American, amenities…read moreare sought, but in Europe, you must be flexible or stay home. The room, which could accommodate four overlooked the water and was considered to be a suite with two separated areas. We looked forward to their continental breakfast which was better than some of those I've seen in the States. The staff was just ok, not overly helpful yet polite. We had a luggage problem and I thought they could have handled the matter better. 3.5 stars.

Our experience included a largely unhelpful check-in. If you do park there (30 euro/night), the…read moreparking lot is located off a tiny tiny alley that looks like a walkway to the train station just past the last palm tree. Breakfast was good, but please read the warning signs about the toaster! The mattress was pretty hard, the room had a weird layout, but a nice balcony and the a/c worked well. We were surprised about the lack of a safe and coffee maker in the room.

I wish I could rave about this hotel... It was our first stop on our honeymoon and unfortunately,…read moreeverything was a little off. Our room was very tired. Weird linen bed sheets, old floors and decor, a dangerously old bathroom and a decent view. Service felt insincere form the moment we arrived and it was clear their priority was the guests that have been returning for decades. Rooms are all different but make sure you book a renovated room or you're sure to be greatly disappointed. Beds are uncomfortable and they use scratchy linen sheets. Wifi is terrible and barely worked in the room. The 'gym' was a room with a few cardio machines. The main public rooms of the hotel are so old and really deserve to be touched up. The best part of this hotel is the view from the restaurant and bar, which you do not need to be a guest to enjoy. This is more like a 3 star hotel than a 5 star hotel. I recommend staying at the Domino Piccolo Home for half the price.

The location is what you pay for, and the view does not disappoint. The linens are fretti,(the…read moreother reviewer doesn't understand what good linens are) and every detail is minded. We enjoyed dinner at both the la terrazza and splendid Mare, both had amazing pesto dishes which are local to Leguria. Great service all around and we had a blast at the bar with the piano singer. I would recommend this to any friend looking for a romantic location.

While it didn't look like much from outside, this place is really great once you get in. It's about…read morea 5 or 10 minute walk to the waterfront/Beach or train station, respectively. Plus, its location off the main road makes it nice and quiet at night. Very clean hotel and room, and a crib was set up for our daughter upon arrival. Also of note- the owners are very eco-conscience; all the toiletries, tissues, etc. are made from compostable materials, etc.- it's one of the more progressive hotels we've stayed at! Breakfast was filling and plentiful with Italian espresso made fresh on ordering, with a back patio perfect for enjoying the meal. The owners were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and ready to help us with anything local. They were so nice, they even switched their lobby tv to english, then invited me over so we could watch a movie together. Not to mention my daughter loved their sweetheart little dog and saltwater tank (which boasts both nemo & dori, of course!) This hotel is highly recommended, we will definitely stay here again if we ever find ourselves back in the area.

Very clean, quite, good breakfast in the morning. The owner is very friendly and is happy to answer…read moreall your questions.

Staying at La Torretta felt less like staying at a hotel and more like having our own little home…read moreaway from home in the heart of Manarola. Tucked into the village and surrounded by its charming, traditional character, it gave us a much more local experience of Cinque Terre-- and that ended up being one of my favorite parts. Our room was cozy and intimate, small but incredibly practical, and just perfect for the two of us. The highlight was our little private terrace overlooking the Ligurian Sea. There was something so special about sitting there, espresso in hand, taking in that view and simply watching life unfold around us. One of the most magical moments happened completely unexpectedly. One evening, coming back from a date night dinner, there was a local soccer game happening right in the piazza outside the lodge, in front of the church. We could hear the energy from our terrace and experience this wonderfully authentic slice of village life. It felt intimate, spontaneous, and very special-- one of those travel moments you simply can't plan. Breakfast was wonderful, with everything you could want: fresh pastries, fruit, eggs, coffee and more. And one afternoon, we asked if we could have an espresso on the terrace, and they brought it right to us. That little touch felt so incredibly Italian. The staff was another highlight. Everyone was genuinely warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful, taking care of everything we needed and making the stay feel effortless. La Torretta isn't about a big, flashy hotel experience-- and that's exactly why I loved it. It's about waking up in the middle of a real Ligurian village, having your morning coffee overlooking the sea, and feeling, even if just for a few days, like Manarola is home. A truly charming and intimate stay, and one I would happily return to.

CINQUE TERRE, ITALY LA TORRETTA LODGE - MANOROLA…read more UP FRONT: When you visit Cinque Terre in Italy, (literally "five lands"), you have five choices on where to stay out of the five fishing villages. If you're like most tourists, you're going to visit all of them, but one has to be your "home base". After visiting all of them, I think your best bet is either Manorola or Monterosso. The scenery in both places is astounding. Manorola is small and quiet and has some cliffs you can dive off at the bottom of the hill. Monterosso is a bit more sprawling and has a good stretch of beach. We stayed in Manorola two nights. Got the tip about La Torretta on Trip Advisor. This hotel is a dream. From start to finish, it felt too good to be true. Check in was a breeze - it was only us in the lobby - and we sipped Prosecco on the patio while the front desk copied our passports and finished up the paper work. Our room #7 was at the very top with the most breathtaking view (see photo). Bed was very comfortable, and the bathtub (we didn't use it) is literally the biggest I've ever seen - HUGE. No problems with the room - temperature control was good, mini-bar was complimentary. Be aware there is no phone in the room, and if you need something, you need to go down the steps to the office or call down from the window as you see the hotel staff moving about the property. lol. I did that once, we needed towels for the room, but no phone, so I just called out to the maid while I was standing on the balcony. It worked. The hotel sits on top of the hill. You walk down the hill to all the shops and restaurants. There's everything you need, ATM machine, train station, pharmacy, and more. At the bottom of the hill is the ocean, no beach, but there are places where you can lay out and many people do. There's also swimming allowed and the water is so cold and refreshing. You can dive in from many areas, and climb to the cliffs where you will be afraid to jump, but do it, it's so much fun. It took me 15 minutes to get enough courage to get off the cliff, but with the encouragement of fellow cliff divers, I was able to do it. Kept going back up to the top to do it again. There's breakfast in the mornings, all kinds of goodies - meats and cheeses, croissants, pastries and of course coffee. The hotel staff work hard to make sure you have everything you need. But keep in mind, they are not at the front desk 24/7. They close at 9:30 PM and they weren't clear about that when we checked in - neither did they say there was no phone in room. When we left, we were taking a train at the bottom of the hill, and they brought our luggage down with a golf cart. All the good things that have been said in the reviews are true - nothing hyped up about this place. Worth every dollar we spent on the room. Recommended restaurant around the corner: TRATTORIA DAL BILLY