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La Spezia by The First

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Honeymoon Suite, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, City View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Junior Suite, Balcony, Annex Building | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

8.2Excellent

(169 Ratings)

"Was a great property, located right by the harbor and shops. "

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(169 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in La Spezia

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a bidet. Other amenities include Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, and towels.

Amenities at La Spezia by The First

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

TV

Wheelchair accessible

Map of La Spezia

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Grotta di Lord Byron

Fortezza Verrucole Archeopark

Antro del Corchia Levigliani

Cerwood Adventure Park

Available Rooms

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

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Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(169 Ratings)

"Was a great property, located right by the harbor and shops. "

Trent

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(169 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in La Spezia

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of La Spezia

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Grotta di Lord Byron

Fortezza Verrucole Archeopark

Antro del Corchia Levigliani

Cerwood Adventure Park

Available Rooms

About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a bidet. Other amenities include Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, and towels.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

TV

Wheelchair accessible

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(169 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

The most wonderful plays city every thing it is yous in love

4.0 / 10.0

I’ve received an email from Expedia informing me where to go for the check-in. The location is NOT where the apartment is, but in a restricted area. I would have needed a permit to reach the place for the check in. Did not get any and when asked for help, the staff via WhatsApp was rude. Via WhatsApp I’ve received different information on how to access the apartment. I will receive a ticket because I went to their offices for check in!!!! Also, I’ve asked for WIFI password and the answer via WhatsApp was: we already gave it to you. What manners are these???!!?? Anyhow, be ready for bad assistance and bad A/C.

5.0 / 10.0

Nice, clean, very good AC. It was the perfect place to stay while visiting Cinque Terre with my wife and kids, 5 and 8. Nice neighbourhood with lots of restaurants and close to the city centre, the harbour and the local market. It’s definitely an option to stay when we come back without children to hike Cinque Terre, but we’ll do that off season with less tourists.

2.0 / 10.0

Very stressful and disappointing experience with this property. Despite the listing stating that check-in was available in person between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM, the host contacted me via WhatsApp, asking for personal information without any prior notice or confirmation through Expedia. I asked multiple times to continue communication through Expedia's chat, but the host ignored those requests and insisted on using WhatsApp — which goes against Expedia’s own safety guidelines. Even worse, the host completely stopped responding to messages and phone calls the evening before my arrival (well within the advertised reception hours) and did not reply until late the next morning. This left me feeling unsafe and unsupported in a foreign country, and I had no choice but to book a different accommodation last minute. No traveler should be put in that position. I don’t recommend this property to anyone looking for a safe and reliable booking experience.

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent accommodation

10.0 / 10.0

Was a great property, located right by the harbor and shops.

1.0 / 10.0

I booked the hotel while I was on the road via Hotels.com and did not scroll to the bottom of the page where is showed the reception had closed prior to my booking time, After discussions with Hotels.com the refund was refused. There is 3 issues. 1. The booking was made after closing. This should not have been allowed 2. The hotel should have refunded the money 3. I will check the fine print more and use another booking site Be careful as this place closes at 18:30 for checkin honestly a time when people finishing work are still on the road. No Breakfast, no Check in desk, all in all a bad experience

6.0 / 10.0

it is not a hotel, it is a rental apt with no staff on site

4.0 / 10.0

Not comfortable

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

3.0 / 10.0

The check in process was horrible. We received an email telling us to attend their offices, we did and there was no one there. We assumed that they were closed for lunch so kept checking back. Eventually we called and emailed them and they told us that the office was not manned and that check in was all automated. At the site, another customer banged on our door because they couldn't get the automated exit door to work for them. It took us a couple of minutes to figure it out IF this was an emergency due to a fire, people would have died. This door NEEDS to be replaced with an emergency exit feature.

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent room. Excellent way of getting keys. No hassle or check in. Everything done via WhatsApp.

3.0 / 10.0

Hi So I have some very clear feedback for this place. The unit was very good and was very convenient to go to CinqueTerre villages. BUT - and it’s a major “BUT” - the service was TERRIBLE. First of all - the person managing the checkin was only doing this over WhatsApp. He won’t take a phone call, won’t answer my concerns on WhatsApp and will just send instructions that were inportant to him (for eg pay this city tax etc.) We were traveling were kids - so wanted to understand bed configuration etc. The guy on WhatsApp would never respond properly, was very curt and only texted when he wanted to give us some instructions. We never once felt welcome. The AC wasn’t working the first night - but, ofcourse, the person on WhatsApp with us never cared to apologize for that. For the second night - we had to keep following up (delicately - because we were worried the guy will get upset and just stop caring to respond) and never felt the person was accountable to solve it. We were shocked by the lack of customer service. And inspite the good property, I don’t intend to come here again. I will recommend hotels.com to reconsider keeping them on their list. I can guarantee we aren’t the first one shocked by this lack of customer service. Also - just go scroll the feedback these guys are getting on the internet. Very similar to what I have raised here. I request you guys to reconsider being affliated to them! Thanks.

10.0 / 10.0

In spite of no personnel present at check in, it went quite smoothly after reading all instructions. Room was immaculate and well equipped. Electronics are very well accommodated. Would highly recommend.

2.0 / 10.0

No answer to phone calls or messages till the day before arrival

2.0 / 10.0

Check in process was a nightmare! Do NOT book this property unless you use WhatsApp and plan to have cell service while in country. There was no other option to receive the check in information and building codes. No flexibility was offered, and no sympathy was expressed by the manager. We were told we'd be "outside," unless we were able to use WhatsApp. The room was not even at the address listed on orbitz and was actually around the block. It was a stranger letting us borrow her phone that ultimately allowed us to access our room.

3.0 / 10.0

This was an interesting experience. We spent nearly an hour trying to find the “hotel”, which proved to be difficult bc it’s not a hotel. Thankfully some locals saw us struggling with our luggage and came to help. The ROOM itself looks just as pictured. However, everything else is quite sketchy. Upon arrival we were asked for our what’s app info to send us instructions on how to get in. There was this building (with spray paint graffiti all around and metal bars on windows and doors) that we needed a code to get into. We got the code and were instructed to go to a lockbox that had a key for us. No receptionist/concierge (as their website mentions concierge, food, tours, etc…but we never saw a soul). The website also shows photos of a different town that is a train ride away as if it’s near the “hotel”. We honestly almost left and ate the price. After an hour discussion, we decided that we would be taking trains each day to explore this area of Italy anyways and the room itself was fine, so we did end up staying. I was very much looking forward to a luxury hotel for this part of the trip and that’s absolutely not what this is. Again, the room/bathroom is exactly as pictured except for some minor broken things that don’t matter (like some paint needing touched up or shower drain loose etc). We definitely felt duped.

10.0 / 10.0

No front desk, so check in & keys must be coordinated, but once we were in, the room was great. Walkable to everything we wanted to see and do! Lots of shopping and dining options. Would definitely stay there again!

8.0 / 10.0

Nice and close to the marina

10.0 / 10.0

Very convenient host !

10.0 / 10.0

Great location, clean and good amenities

4.0 / 10.0

I stayed in the Junior Suite for two nights while visiting Cinque Terre. Location is close to the water, cruise terminal and a park. Highly recommend No Name cafe for breakfast or aperitif. Plus an excellent restaurant, Pink Benny is next door! It should be noted that the building is not like a typical hotel. There is no reception for check in and instructions are sent via Whats App on how to get the key. It felt a bit like getting through an escape room at first but once you find the keys check in was easy! There is an elevator in the building. Once you check in there is a small hall with several updated suites. The suite was quiet, very clean, and provided a small mini bar for a fee. I felt very safe staying here! If you stay here to visit Cinque Terre via train the building is approximately a 15-20 minute walk. This was not a problem but if mobility is an issue I would recommend a taxi or utilize the bus system. Otherwise everything you need is within a 5 minute walk to explore La Spezia. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

6.0 / 10.0

Air conditioning didn’t work and a lot of amenities were extra like soap, water etc. the WiFi also didn’t work. good location and great communication with owner. Great for couples It was also quite close to a main road and a lot of noise of a night time.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location, great restaurants close to apartment. Very clean and close to the waterfront park. We truly enjoyed our time here. Bonus, the safe was stuck with our passports and they came out on a Sunday afternoon to rescue us. Best communication and went above and beyond what we expected. Highly recommend.

2.0 / 10.0

This property owner is terribly rude and highly NOT recommend.

2.0 / 10.0

Falsely advertised. No King bed, not a Jr. Suite. One small room and an uncomfortable cot .Tiny bathroom. No parking.

4.0 / 10.0

hotel is actually an office suite with 6 rooms. unattended. Issue is if you need a taxi/other. Walking distance to train if no bags. New, but it got it done nicely and great AC!

6.0 / 10.0

I didn’t like the self check inn system in fact when I booked I had no idea it was a self check inn The address on line was different that the one that was sent to me on wathsapp it was two different buildings it was very confusing it would have been very nice to have someone with the keys welcoming you the room was very clean the bed comfortable room and bathroom kind of small location very convenient

4.0 / 10.0

Central place in La Spezia with good walking distance to restaurants and train station (about 15 min walking). About 15 min away from good parking spaces in a parking garage (15 euro per day). Good place to stay if you just need a place to sleep

10.0 / 10.0

Don't fool by other negative comment. This is one of the best place when I stay in Italy. It is about 15 mins walk or 5 mins taxi ride from La spezia train station. I did not drive but see plenty of parking around. there is also public bus station right at the building. Owner of the unit provided clear instruction on how to get in to building and how to get the room card. we communicate by whatsapp but im not sure if it is the only way to talk. lobby is little dark but nothing to worry about. there is elevator so you dont need to take your luggage up. once you enter the unit, it is a different world, very modern and comfortable. there are 4 rooms and i dont hear anything from other rooms. in conclusion i would recommend this place for anyone who visit Cinque Terre.

1.0 / 10.0

- No WhatsApp don’t book as this is the only form of communication you have with the owner. - Hotels.com states concierge service there was NONE, the room was located inside a residential apartment block with no obvious signage, NOT a HOTEL or even a B&B this it is a room sectioned off in an apartment. -Contacted via whatsapp and sent photos of lock boxes where each time a different key or card was obtained to be able to access the room, you don’t meet any concierge you are rather sent on a treasure hunt. - Free offsite parking hotels.com states, this is not the case, the off-site parking is the street and good luck, parking is scarce and small. Be aware this apartment does not have it’s own parking. - At 11pm the apartments power went out and people we unable to get into their room with their swipe card, we were told by 2 random people who were attempting to open peoples room with a key that the owner would be their in 10 minutes to fix the power, the owner never showed and their was a code to a lock box that was sent via whatsapp to all guest that opened an emergency box at the front of the apartment that held keys that could open everyone’s room BE AWARE this box could be opened by anyone staying in the room and meant that your room could have been opened and accessed by any number of strangers, VERY SCARY. - Air conditioner didn’t work. Whole experience lack lustre save your money and just stay else where

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment was gorgeous, in a great location. La Spezia is a beautiful town, I wish we stayed longer to enjoy this seaside town also!

4.0 / 10.0

Very disappointed. We booked based on available parking. The ad said offsite FREE parking. It was expensive. There is no front desk - so need to self check in using whatsapp. When I inquired I found the responses rude. Although the room was clean it was expensive considering no one is onsite

5.0 / 10.0

Loved the apartment, modern, nice design and super clean, fancy toiletries. Good location near the harbour, although good to note for a short stay is far end of town from station. Self check in was easy, good instructions and host was responsive to any queries. Not sure where the main building where any facilites is though, could not find any details about this (although we dis not need anyway).

8.0 / 10.0

Great convenient location for walking. Only issue was parking. Nothing really very close. Great self check in directions so it went smoothly without actually having a front desk.

4.0 / 10.0

The room itself was good and comfortable, modern style. But the building is not that much; old building.

2.0 / 10.0

We checked in late as our train didn’t arrive until 10:30 p.m. beware-as these people won’t help you after 5:00 pm. The door knob handle was off the door and on the floor when we arrived. We couldn’t get into the room. Both Expedia and myself called the owners several times and no one answered. They refused to credit our fees-even when we couldn’t get into the room due to a facility issue. The owner called me hysteric and dramatic and could have cared less that my family of four almost had to sleep on the hallway floor. We called 22 places and finally found ONE that could accommodate as at midnight. I’ll be disputing this charge as there is no way I am paying for this horrible experience and rude owners.

2.0 / 10.0

It’s a three story walk up and the elevator does not work. The rooms are as they appear, nice and modern. The facility in a decrepit multi use building, it has not been painted in years, a window is out covered with dirty plastic. We walked away, they refused a refund.

5.0 / 10.0

Very clean and comfortable. Communication via WhatsApp was quick, self check-in & check out was easy. Building is secure and in a good location near the marina and driving distance to all the sites. I was concerned after reading bad reviews online but we had no issues at all in the honeymoon suite and loved our stay.

2.0 / 10.0

Avoid this hotel from hell. Don’t be deceived by the photos. Although it’s centrally located, the building where it’s located is very old and dark and feels kind of creepy. Aircon doesn’t work, no blanket, kettle and zero service. The room feels cold and has lots of strange noises during the night. We even experienced 3 temporary blackouts. Staff totally rude and unhelpful and even threatened to cancel our reservation and indeed he did cancelled the last 2 days of our reservation.