travel42 Hotel Review: Grand Hotel Portovenere

Grand Hotel Portovenere travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

On a scenic bluff overlooking the famous port and Ligurian Sea, two hours' drive south of Portofino, near the southern end of the Cinque Terre trail, this makes a fine finish-line stop, whether by land or sea.

Property Overview

This 17th-century convent has been transformed into a beachside gem, and one that thankfully avoids the crush of summer tourists up in Portofino. Views of the sea from this hilltop perch are a hallmark of the guest exper...