Capitolare Tower

We had a truly exceptional stay at Capitolare Tower. Everything was outstanding: the privacy and intimacy, the extraordinary renovation, and the way the tower’s history and soul have been preserved while bringing it beautifully into the present. The design is thoughtful and full of local artistic touches, creating an atmosphere that feels both authentic and future-forward. The domotics and sound system were also very appreciated: we loved being able to play music and switch lights seamlessly throughout the tower. And the rooftop jacuzzi… unforgettable!! We spent our best moments under the stars, relaxing, dreaming, feeling inspired, and genuinely empowered by the place. A special thank you to Andrea, a true gentleman. From pre-stay to post-stay he was incredibly responsive, welcoming, and attentive. He hosted us with real kindness and class. Grazie mille!! We left feeling grateful and already wanting to come back.

Nothing!! Everything exceeded our expectations 🙏🏽

Best place for couple et romance

Lovely location, felt like a princess. Andrea the host is fab!

Spending a couple of nights in a medieval tower (yet with gorgeous modern interiors and AC) in such a unique location is absolutely amazing per se, however, the real differentiator versus any other facilities nearby is the customized service provided by Sergio and Andrea. They booked a restaurant on the first day and made sure there was an available table, on the second day they picked us up from train station in La Spezia (instead of catching a cab) and arranged for a dinner under the stars with surprise menu. They were really great.

Everything was really amazing to be honest.

Location - Staff - Uniqueness

The place had 3 levels with too many challenging stairs, which make it difficult for non fit customers and customers with large or heavy luggage. But again It comes with the uniqueness of the place.

My wife and I stayed at Capitolare Suite Tower for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time in Portovenere. What Andrea has done with the tower is truly magical and unique. Everything about our time there was perfect. A place we will never forget. To say the service was excellent would be an understatement. It really needs to be experienced first-hand. Thinking about visiting Cinque Terre? Make Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere your homebase for the region. When we arrived, Sergio greeted us at the train station in La Spezia and, from that moment forward, would help make this a special stay. Sergio is one-of-a-kind and would grace us with information, history, suggestion, and, of course, friendly conversation at all times. When he tells you to try the local breakfast of focaccia and a cappuccino at Moon Bar, do it! My wife and I owe a lot to Sergio for helping make this a trip of a lifetime. Even when it rained on one morning and something had to be canceled, the alternative to visit and the walk from San Terenzo to Lerici for lunch to Tellaro was perfection. They really care and it shows. The amount of hard work that has gone into the building and goes into your stay is worth the visit alone! Greta, the massage therapist, will help you recover from a long day and have you feeling ready for the following adventure. She was the one who suggested we visit San Terenzo, Lerici and Tellaro the night before we had rain! Rosanna and Barbara were our two chefs for a local cuisine tasting menu. They worked around an obscure and difficult food allergy that I have to prepare amazing seafood-inspired dishes from the region. Everything was to die for. The pesto making class and dinner that followed was also very unique and tasted great. Both Rosanna and Barbara were so nice and friendly that they gifted my wife a small Portovenere skyline bracelet and a very nice handwritten card!

We stayed for five nights to absorb the culture and environment. It's how we like to travel. We are still able to hike the surrounding steep hills and cliffs, the town or swim so always had things to do if not resting or travelling on the ferry to Montorossa (twice). We were able to interact with some locals in the town by staying longer and this also added to our positive experience. The staff- Andrea and a key staff member, Sergio are excellent people. Honest, helpful. Informative, friendly and kind. They were there to collect us from the airport and drop us off at our next hotel in Pisa afterwards (for a reasonable fee). This was really helpful as we did not waste any time with other travel arrangements. Sergio also brought us gifts like lical wine and food that he did not need to do, just a nice touch. Andreas story about his dreams and realisation to repair and refurbish the tower is truly inspiring. The Tower- well restored and beautiful. Four levels that include many stairs(no issue for us and part of the tower experience). The bed was extremely comfortable ( l am 6foot 5). The views from the tower amazing and very high, maybe 25 metres up.the tower dates from 1160s and part of a larger defensive structure that once surrounded the town. Above the tower you can see Castello Doria the main medieval castle that is also amazing. Great sound system- Alexa. Lovely bath and bathroom. The town- beautiful main street through the old town gates to access wine shops, bakeries, gift shops and restaurants. Along the harbour more lovely restaurants bars with locals also using. There is a chemist below the tower. The breakfast- the Moon Cafe looked after us for breakfast as part of the deal. Rani and his beautiful staff were amazing as was the food. The sea- crystal clear and we swam in early May about 21degrees withe amazing swim spot with rocks and cave. Awesome coastline cliffs and no issues with sharks or deadly jellyfish here.

Portovenere receives the influx of tourists who arrive from cruise liners that stop at La Spezia. They will generally arrive by ferry at Portovenere from La Spezia ready to board the 10am ferry to Cinique Terra and Monorossa. My advice is to board the 9am ferry from Portovenere to miss the ship tour crowds. The ship crowds dispersed by late afternoon while we there and was not everyday either.. One suggestion l forgot to mention to Andrea was that it would be useful to have a place to store clothes. Some smalls shelves would fit in the bedroom and be useful(as we stayed 5 nights).

It is a unique, incredibly beautiful location. They were super helpful and kind all the time. It is perfect if you want to have a one in a lifetime experience!

Nothing. It was absolutely perfect.