It's more about comfort than style at this 44-room boutique. The gorgeous lobby is perhaps the most lavish part of the hotel, with its marble and stone floors, intricate moldings, and ornate ceiling. Guest rooms, however, are disappointingly no-frills. Most are small and sparsely furnished, with few amenities. The mini-fridges are empty and some of the flat-screen TVs are tiny. A highlight is the quaint rooftop terrace equipped for dining and drinks. The hotel's main selling point is its prime locale, which is great for tourists. However, extra fees -- for anything from Internet access to eggs at breakfast -- detract from its value.
It's more about comfort than style at this 44-room boutique. The gorgeous lobby is perhaps the most lavish part of the hotel, with its marble and stone floors, intricate moldings, and ornate ceiling. Guest rooms, however, are disappointingly no-frills. Most are small and sparsely furnished, with few amenities. The mini-fridges are empty and some of the flat-screen TVs are tiny. A highlight is the quaint rooftop terrace equipped for dining and drinks. The hotel's main selling point is its prime locale, which is great for tourists. However, extra fees -- for anything from Internet access to eggs at breakfast -- detract from its value.
The three-pearl Hotel Villa Adriana is a charming, seasonal boutique property on a hilltop with vistas of the sea, and near old town Monterosso. The 50 guest rooms are plain and a bit spare, but they're tidy, bright, and colorful. All units have AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack kettles. However, some guest rooms have balconies with sea views. The hotel has one of the town's few hotel pools, surrounded by trees and gardens. There's also a full-service, on-site restaurant that specializes in Ligurian cuisine, and offers a hot breakfast buffet for an extra charge. Travelers are are looking to stay right in old town Monterosso might consider the Albergo Degli Amici, but it doesn't have a swimming pool.
The three-pearl Hotel Villa Adriana is a charming, seasonal boutique property on a hilltop with vistas of the sea, and near old town Monterosso. The 50 guest rooms are plain and a bit spare, but they're tidy, bright, and colorful. All units have AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack kettles. However, some guest rooms have balconies with sea views. The hotel has one of the town's few hotel pools, surrounded by trees and gardens. There's also a full-service, on-site restaurant that specializes in Ligurian cuisine, and offers a hot breakfast buffet for an extra charge. Travelers are are looking to stay right in old town Monterosso might consider the Albergo Degli Amici, but it doesn't have a swimming pool.
Situated on the main street of Monterosso al Mare's old town, the mid-range Hotel Margherita is within a short walk of numerous restaurants, bars, and shops. Renovated in 2011, the hotel's 31 rooms are decorated with contemporary, if unremarkable, furniture and have flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The breakfast, included in the room rate, is well-reviewed, especially the homemade cakes, but there's no full restaurant for other meals. On the other hand, there is a bar that specializes in local wine, and drinks can be enjoyed alfresco on a charming patio. As an alternative, the mid-range Hotel Marina is another Monterosso al Mare property and includes a whirlpool.
Situated on the main street of Monterosso al Mare's old town, the mid-range Hotel Margherita is within a short walk of numerous restaurants, bars, and shops. Renovated in 2011, the hotel's 31 rooms are decorated with contemporary, if unremarkable, furniture and have flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The breakfast, included in the room rate, is well-reviewed, especially the homemade cakes, but there's no full restaurant for other meals. On the other hand, there is a bar that specializes in local wine, and drinks can be enjoyed alfresco on a charming patio. As an alternative, the mid-range Hotel Marina is another Monterosso al Mare property and includes a whirlpool.
Hotel Bella Italia markets itself as a children's paradise, and it delivers. The three-and-a-half-pearl property has a big outdoor pool, waterslides, and access to the sprawling Camping Bella Italia campground, which has a water park and daily entertainment. There's less for adults though, with no spa and only a tiny bar attached to the buffet restaurant. Even the small heated indoor pool caters to children, featuring colorful play equipment. The 53 guest rooms are simple and bland, but they have large furnished balconies, and there are a few apartments with kitchenettes. Travelers without children should check out the more contemporary Hotel Dori, which also offers free breakfast.
Hotel Bella Italia markets itself as a children's paradise, and it delivers. The three-and-a-half-pearl property has a big outdoor pool, waterslides, and access to the sprawling Camping Bella Italia campground, which has a water park and daily entertainment. There's less for adults though, with no spa and only a tiny bar attached to the buffet restaurant. Even the small heated indoor pool caters to children, featuring colorful play equipment. The 53 guest rooms are simple and bland, but they have large furnished balconies, and there are a few apartments with kitchenettes. Travelers without children should check out the more contemporary Hotel Dori, which also offers free breakfast.
