Are you looking for luxury hotels in Cinque Terre?
The coastal stretch of the Cinque Terre, which UNESCO declared World Heritage Site in 1997, is famous not only for the natural beauty of its landscape but also for the great biodiversity that characterizes the place.

It is a unique place, an ideal secluded paradise where to spend one’s vacation as well as being one of the most serene and relaxed places where to discuss business.

For this reason, Esperiri’s editorial staff has compiled a list of the five most exclusive destinations on the Cinque Terre coast.
At the same time we want to offer our readers a small guide to the most exclusive options for their trip to our wonderful Italy, where high-end design is manifested not only in the century-old Italian culture but also in the artisanal approach of tailor-made production that appeals to the highest standards.

Best luxury hotels Cinque Terre hosted

The so-called Cinque Terre is a jagged stretch of the Riviera Ligure di Levante, in the province of the city of La Spezia, and owes its name to the five “lands” (villages) that make it up: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

It is one of the most romantic and picturesque locations in Liguria and Italy tout court, to the point that Dante Alighieri himself compared its landscape to the rugged features of the Mountain of Purgatory.
But many other poets and men of letters also recall the Cinque Terre in their verse, from Petrarch to Cervantes.

Design luxury hôtellerie nestled in Cinque Terre

As can be easily guessed, the main source of income for the Cinque Terre area is tourism, and after all, how could it be otherwise?
How to resist the natural wonders of the sea, the sunset or our cuisine?

And so how can one resist not only the ultra-exclusive services of the luxury hotels and apartments we will list below, but also the superb artistic criteria they are designed in and the harmony their architecture fits into the surrounding landscape?
That is why these five proposals represent a shining example of design luxury hotels Cinque Terre located.

Portovenere Grand Hotel

Nestled between the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets, Grand Hotel Portovenere is housed in a historic building: an old 17th-century Franciscan convent, located on the Portovenere waterfront from which it takes its name.
Thanks to their locations overlooking the sea, many of its rooms and suites enjoy exclusive views of the marina and Palmaria Island.

Each of them is furnished with taste and meticulous attention to detail, revealing a minimal, modern and bright soul that perfectly complements the radiant vitality of the natural landscape peeping through the panoramic windows and balconies, as in the case of the Suite del Castello.
The Suite del Castello is based in the oldest part of the building, where the Convent Chapel once stood.
It includes a 75 sqm. wood-floored rooftop terrace, a bedroom, living room and two bathrooms.

The delicate pastel hues of the walls recall the facades of the hamlet’s small houses, which can be seen from the terrace, while the soft and delicate shapes contribute to a relaxed and spacious environment.

And since you are already in Portovenere, you should definitely visit the Church of San Pietro, also mentioned by Eugenio Montale in one of his odes.

The First

Il Sogno di Manarola, by The First, is housed in a historic building in the highest part of Manarola, and its most exclusive option for your stay is undoubtedly the Royal Honeymoon Suite.
Therefore, if you have already fallen in love with the small seaside villages that dot the Cinque Terre and would like to fully immerse yourself in the ancient piazzetta of this old fishing village, then Il Sogno di Manarola, nestled in the heart of the Cinque Terre, is the right option for you.

Its privileged location will allow you to enjoy a unique view of Manarola: from the top you will be able to admire all the beauties of this picturesque village in just a glance, from the small square teeming with life to the immensity of the sky reflected in the sea, beyond the horizon.

It features an interior design meticulously crafted to enhance the light and serenity of the natural landscape, through luxurious Italian furnishings with a minimal, modern soul that harnesses the potential of light, stone walls and nuances of wood to tell the story of a space that feels like the perfect continuation of the nature outside.

Simply perfect for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway.
This option is recommended in case you want to fully immerse yourself in the beating heart of the maritime villages that dot the Cinque Terre, enveloped by the smell of the sea, the sounds of the harbor and the small local stores that have preserved the centuries-old culture of the area day by day.

In addition, you may be interested to know that The First also owns a facility in the historic center of La Spezia, conveniently located close to the point where ferries sail to Cinque Terre and Portovenere.
The First located in La Spezia includes the top of the line of its luxury hospitality concept: the Royal Honeymoon Suite Steam Room, resplendent with the nuances of wood parquet flooring and luxurious furnishings.

The interior design of this suite, in fact, has been approached with a contemporary and refined sensibility that is unlike anything you’d find in a luxury city design apartment.

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Why not take advantage of this trip to Italy?
Perhaps you were already thinking of remodeling your home, in which case you might consider turning to our team of interior designers for advice or to have a look at the options of our custom-made furniture shopping tour service.
We are sure that a space custom-designed for you, following your wishes and planned with the unique know-how of high-end Made in Italy interior design, would make you feel at home.

Alternative luxury options for enjoying a luxury “villeggiatura” in Cinque Terre

Staying in a luxury hotel is certainly not the only way one can spend an exclusive sojourn in Cinque Terre.

Therefore, Esperiri’s interior design team has also selected extra-luxury options as alternatives to the classic hotel holiday, such as renting ultra-exclusive designer yachts and renting historic villas, sheltered in the lush Ligurian nature.

Yacht di Sanlorenzo SD96

Patricia Urquiola, the great designer who has collaborated with several super brands in the field of fashion and design, such as Louis Vuitton, Molteni and Cassina, has designed the interiors of this incredible Sanlorenzo luxury yacht.

Useless to say that Sanlorenzo, whose art director is nobody less than Pietro Lissoni, has a long history of prosperous collaborations from the design world so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he decided to trust the interior design of his SD96 to Urquiola, one of the brightest minds in the world of high fashion and luxury design. 

The SD96 is much more than just a yacht, it is an authentic luxury home floating in the waves, designed and furnished as if it was a contemporary luxury design super penthouse, located in the very center of a metropolis like New York or Singapore. 

For the interior design of Sd96 Urquiola started from a very simple concept: the sea.
Everything from the materials chosen to the shapes and textures used is in aesthetic communion with the sea world, in a continuous harmony between exterior and interior.

And of course the materials are always first-rate, ranging from the canned oak and the choice of Listone Giordano parquet flooring for the main deck, to the bronzed steel mixed with wood of the central staircase to the stylistic continuity finish of Biscuit patterned parquet on the upper deck, which goes to embellish the sky lounge, equipped with modular furnishings that therefore make it excellent to be exploited as a lounge, dining area or even a cinema, why not?
The maximum capacity of the SD96 is eight guests, plus five crew members and is nearly 30 meters long.

Last, if you feel like witnessing something unique and that does not happen every day, then our advice is to visit Monterosso in the month of June: when the Infiorata is celebrated and all the streets of the old town are colored with thousands and thousands of flowers.
A truly charming spectacle.

Custom Line Navetta 38

The Custom Line Navetta 38, by Ferretti Group, is a luxury yacht whose interiors were designed by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Vel: an international collective of architects and designers founded just by Vel and Citterio, the latter a historical designer and collaborator of many luxury brands such as B&B Italia and Hermès.

This luxury yacht has an extension of 70 sqm, the essence of the made-to-measure yachts of this historic brand.
Thanks to its refined and intelligent architecture, the Custom Line Navetta 38 enjoys superb lighting gifted from the horizon and the sea, thanks to the large windows and glass windows that place the interior in continuous communication with the exterior, creating enchanting plays of light.

The interior design has been handled with refined attention, down to the smallest details.
Enveloped in such delightful natural light, the sky lounge is not only the most extensive part of the yacht as well as the most welcoming and colorful, literally glowing with the warm hues of brown, terracotta, and taupe, shades that almost glow with their own light when illuminated by the rosy tones of sunrise or the golden tones of sunset.

Despite the abundance of colors, the lines are essential and the shapes remain minimal; in general, the interior design has been approached with a distinctly modern sensibility but embellished with many strokes of light and color, a true gem of luxury design that blends traditional naval and refined informality.

How can we fail to mention, at this point , the innovative aft area, with its luxury full-beam beach deck concept?
The ultimate in the most exclusive lifestyle of cocktails and receptions directly on the water illuminated by the sunset, bearing the signature of luxury Made in Italy.

Last but not least, if you are curious to experience authentic Italian haute cuisine, we recommend a starred restaurant, one of the most exclusive on the Ligurian Riviera.

It is located not far from the Cinque Terre, in Moneglia, about an hour’s drive from La Spezia.
Orto by Jorg Giubbani is a gourmet restaurant that offers gastronomic experiences based on locally sourced ingredients, grown sustainably and enjoyed in season, so as to give you a real taste of the incredible variety of Ligurian food, a delicious mix of fish, game and meat… and so much more.

Villa Istar

If you want your trip to the Cinque Terre to be first and foremost an intimate and peaceful experience, where you can disconnect your mind and be enveloped in the privacy and rural tranquility that characterizes these areas, then the Istar luxury Villa is definitely the option for you.

This is a slightly more rustic accommodation, but in return it allows you to fully immerse yourself in the nature and life of the Cinque Terre: the sound of the waves, the quiet of summer sunsets and the outlines of boats silhouetted on the horizon all contribute to a luxury retreat where you can spend an authentic refined vacation.

Villa Istar, built in 1900, is located near Porto Venere and is distinguished by a decidedly enchanting panorama overlooking the sea.
Upon entering the villa, we are greeted by a classic interior design concept with some vague Victorian touches, all enhanced by a marble fireplace and a panoramic saltwater pool near the terrace, also paved in marble from Carrara.

There is also a delightful little patio, sheltered under the shade of trees, perfect for hosting aperitifs or intimate dinners that will give you a taste of the true luxury of the Italian Dolce Vita.
Villa Istar is on two floors, offers five bedrooms, and is therefore an ideal place to go either with a partner, family, or a small group of close friends.

Do you know who else loved Porto Venere? None other than Lord Byron.

And did you know that there was one place he loved most of all? Would you like to see it?
It is located in the Gulf of Poets and its name is Grotta Arpaia, which in fact is also known today as Byron’s Cave because it seems he often went there to meditate and enjoy the view of the gulf in peace.

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