The carefully restored historic building dates back to the 1600’s and was once home to ‘Convento di San Francesco’. Today, elegant decor is blended with some of the original details of the Franciscan convent including the red brick vaulted ceilings, ornate decor and colourful murals reminiscent of the Renaissance era. You’ll find the 43 bedrooms are decorated in typical Mediterranean style using colours that reflect the natural surroundings, with luxurious marble bathrooms and most rooms overlooking the marina.
Set on the sweeping veranda overlooking Portovenere is the hotel restaurant, Palmaria, serving up an array of eclectic Mediterranean dishes including fresh clam linguine, local catch of the day and slow cooked lamb. Relax and enjoy a post-dinner cocktail on the terrace whilst the sun sets over the colourful houses of Portovenere. Contact the friendly hotel concierge for assistance with land or sea excursions, you won't want to miss an island hopping boat trip around Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto to visit La Spezia’s famed oyster farms or relax on one of the secluded coves and make use of the hotel’s exclusive beach clubs. What’s more, the hotel’s privileged position in front of the harbour gives guests the perfect base to explore Cinque Terre with ferries departing daily to the famous villages. Alternatively, you can soak up the history within the picture-perfect village of Portovenere with a visit to the church of San Pietro.
