This is by far one of the nicest vacation properties we've ever stayed at, both in the US and…read moreabroad. Alberto has personally renovated a tiny village in the hills overlooking Lavagna and made it into a vacationers paradise. Wisely, he has retained the charm of the original structures while adding the convenience of a modern home for his guests. Alberto also grows olives, grapes,and some other fruit/veg which he graciously offered us on a near daily basis. I have to say, and I'm not even exaggerating...he makes the BEST olive oil I have ever tasted! As for amenities, this place has everything one could need; good quality WiFi, thoughtfully stocked kitchen, quality beds and bedding, brand new bathrooms with high end fixtures, and an awesome sitting area overlooking Lavagna and the sea. Sitting outside and having dinner with a great glass of Alberto's wine was one of my favorite memories of our Italy trip. I should also mention the beautiful grounds of La Torre del Borgo. It's a paradise on earth and a very relaxing place to chill out. Everywhere you look you see olive trees, grape vines, cherry trees, beautiful hillside vistas, and of course, the sea. Take a leisurely stroll on the grounds or just sit back on a lounger and enjoy the view. There's nothing better. Would definitely recommend this place. Five stars. For reference, La Torre del Borgo can be found here on AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2359996

For anyone looking to stay near Italy's Cinque Terre and not spend a fortune, stay at this hotel…read more Excellent customer service, very attentive, and friendly. Rooms are spacious and clean with all-new amenities. Let your experience speak for itself.

******BUYER BEWARE--DO NOT STAY HERE******* Before you read on, I want you to know that this is an…read moreauthentic review from an authentic person. I thoroughly read the reviews for this place and noted the boilerplate responses from the hotel manager, Mr. A (who has been stalking my reviews and who I fully expect to write a rebuttal to this review). I ignored the adage "where there's smoke, there's fire" and spent so much money here under the assumption that the good reviews were legitimate and the bad reviews were illegitimate. Sestri Levante is a charming town and there are countless wonderful hotels that don't charge guests €300 for them to sleep in a windowless attic and call it a "Royal Suite" or a "Junior Suite" (we eventually stayed at the Hotel Balbi and the bathrooms were bigger than the "room" we stayed in for 25 percent less than a "suite" here). UNLESS YOU ARE COMFORTABLE PAYING WALDORF ASTORIA PRICES FOR A MOTEL SIX, DO. NOT. STAY. HERE. Words can't describe the experience we had here. I've travelled extensively and honestly NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN EXPERIENCE LIKE THIS. We were given an ATTIC ROOM WITH NO WINDOWS, a slanted roof that did not fit my 6 foot height and the entrance to which required a precarious walk along an unfinished walkway outside. None of this was disclosed when we booked this. They consider this a normal room in this hotel, it was not a discounted room, WE BELIEVED WE WERE BOOKING A NORMAL ROOM. The room was sweltering hot due to it being the attic in a tiny tiny room. When we checked in, we initially raised our concern with the front desk clerk and she apologized and assured us that they could move us rooms the following morning. The next morning, we came down to change rooms and were COMPLETELY GASLIGHTED BY THE STAFF. They first refused to change rooms, then they pivoted and wanted to shift us into a new room each morning so that we would have moved each day of our three night stay. If you do make the mistake of staying here, DO NOT LEAVE THEM WITH YOUR CAR. The parking is not on site and they are not at all careful with guests' cars. I left something in my rental so I asked to access it. A "valet" walked me about 6 blocks and offered to drive me back to the hotel with my bag, which I thought was nice. IT TURNED OUT THAT HE DROVE ME IN ANOTHER GUEST'S CAR!!! Want to know how I learned that? THE VALET LEFT MY CAR KEYS IN THAT GUEST'S CAR AND DROVE TO ANOTHER CITY!!

Good service and great location. Not a tourist trap. Don't come before 12 though :-)read more