General

The Hotel Firenze & Continentale, built at the beginning of the 1900's, has been continually restructured and maintained with the intent of retaining it's original architectural identity. The elegant building's aristocratic feel is further accentuated with quality decor, furnishings and compliments that include; Marble Floors from Carrara, trompe l'oeil murals, Mogano boiseries and hand beaten iron and otone lamps. The Hotel is Located in the historic city centre of La Spezia, a few short steps from the newly pedestrianised heart of the town, ideally placed to access the trains to the Cinque Terre in a couple of minutes. The small towns that dot this stunning coastline surrounded by vines, olive groves and old fashioned ?creuze?, are also easily accessible on foot. Recently renovated the Firenze and Continentale hotel in La Spezia is now regarded as one of the finest accommodation providers in the city. Website highlights include the Hotel Virtual Tour and secure online reservations.

Location

The Hotel Firenze & Continentale in La Spezia is located on Via Paleocapa 7, in the historical city centre. Within short walking distance you are therefore able to view all the fantastic historical, cultural and environmental tourist attractions La Spezia offers. From the Lungomare of Morin and waterfront Viale Italia, made more beautiful by the famous gardens dating from the 1800's that hug it's edges, the famous cliffs of the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets are instantly visible. There is also the stunning Savoian Old Military Arsenal officially inaugurated in 1869 which boasts glorious Naval Museum. But it is surely the Castello di Castello di San Giorgio, which dominates the world famous gulf and hosts the famous archeological museum that will stick most vividly in the memory. The Civic Museum, The Palazzina of the arts, the Museum of Amedeo Lia and the recently constructed CAMeC (Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art ) all offer fantastic cultural options that celebrate both past and present. In all of the above cases our friendly staff will be more than welcome to help and facilitate your stay here in La Spezia whatever it is you choose to enjoy.

Rooms

The Hotel Firenze e Continentale is ideal accommodation for the Cinque Terre and hotel rooms in la Spezia. Boasting 68 rooms, including 2 Suites, the Accommodation units are divided in Classic, Comfort and Superior. All rooms and suites in the Firenze e Continentale hotel La Spezia are decorated and furnished with style and elegance. The facilities provided will leave you wanting for nothing as all rooms offer internet access, air conditioning, satellite television, luxury courtesy kit and direct dial telephones.

Exterior

The Hotel Firenze e Continentale is the ideal destination for those wishing to enjoy the treasures that lie in the famous 'limitrofe' area of the Italy. Lerici boasts winding streets in a charming historic city centre that spirals up to the stunning medieval castle on it's peak. San Terenzo, was the residence of choice of the Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley his wife Mary, with it's glorious beaches and it's castle. Tellaro boasts one of the most stunning village squares in all of Italy with the enchanting Church of San Giorgio that meets the coastline, its charming gatehouse and stunning pathways and tracks that lead to the less populated beaches and breathtaking cliffs. On the opposite coast of the Gulf lies Porto Venere, so named from the latin Portus Veneris due to the beauty of the location, with its particular brightly coloured houses that seem yo cascade down the cliffs towards the Isola Palmaria, an area that has recently been made a protected nature reserve. Dominating all of this is the charming San Pietro Church that looks over the sea towards the Park of the Cinque Terre, Rimmaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.

Restaurant

The Firenze & Continentale Hotel La Spezia offers all the service of stylish, modern structure with the added character and charm of a historical building. Amongst the services we are proud to offer our guests, there is the extensive and international buffet breakfast that is served in our Grand Hall with panoramic views over the hills that encircle the Gulf of Poets. There is also a high quality food available between 13:00 and 22:00 through Room Service with a wide variety of hot and cold meals available. Even if dining away from our fantastic facilities our freindly and helpfull staff are more than willing to recommend locations to best enjoy the fantastic culinary variety on offer from both land and sea, and are also able to facilitate your local travel and visits to allow you to take advantage of what is on offer to the best of your ability. Our elegant bar, located in our luxurious Salon, is the ideal location for any kind of meeting, or even just for a relaxing cocktail. Furthermore for larger events, workshops and conferences the Hotel Firenze e Continentale offers meeting facilities for up to 30 people.