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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building (50m from main building) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Via Persio Aulo Flacco, 49, La Spezia, 19121
  • Corso Cavour
    1 min walk
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta
    4 min walk
  • La Spezia Ferry Dock
    5 min walk
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    33 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, City View

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Balcony

Honeymoon Suite, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Honeymoon Suite, Balcony

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Internal View)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room (Internal View)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, City View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Presidential Suite, City View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, City View

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, City View

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, City View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Balcony, City View

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building (50m from main building) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, City View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Honeymoon Suite, City View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building (50m from main building)

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony (50m from main building)

Junior Suite, Balcony (50m from main building) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Balcony (50m from main building)

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

La Spezia by The First

Guesthouse with a full-service spa, near Ferry Terminal
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free guesthouse has a snack bar/deli and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, express check-in and express check-out are on-site.
La Spezia by The First offers 11 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at La Spezia by The First, you're just a quick walk from Corso Cavour. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 11 minutes by foot from Ferry Terminal and a 2-minute drive from Gulf of La Spezia
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. La Spezia by The First offers its guests a full-service spa. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at La Spezia by The First.

This La Spezia guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 18.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Property Registration Number 011015-AFF-0141

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

First Spezia 5 Terre Guesthouse
First Spezia 5 Terre
First 5 Terre
The First La Spezia 5 Terre
Spezia By The First Spezia
The First La Spezia 5 Terre
La Spezia by The First La Spezia
La Spezia by The First Guesthouse
La Spezia by The First Luxury Rooms Suites
La Spezia by The First Guesthouse La Spezia

La Spezia by The First Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 151 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Salvatore

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No answer to phone calls or messages till the day before arrival
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaheen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed once we finally found it
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.
Getting to the room
The balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mariano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient host !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro Mojica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean and good amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Junior Suite Annex Building Review
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAnita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property owner is terribly rude and highly NOT recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Falsely advertised. No King bed, not a Jr. Suite. One small room and an uncomfortable cot .Tiny bathroom. No parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Interesting Property
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIN WAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want to be DISAPPOINTED stay here!
- 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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Chad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liezel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apartment - independent stay
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).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023