The Poet Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in La Spezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.

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The Poet Hotel

Guests arrive at The Poet Hotel on La Spezia's historic Via Roma and step into a 4-star property where the Ligurian coast becomes your backdrop.

Guests
Up to 150 guests
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Cost
€8,500-18,000 total
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Season
Best weather Jun–Aug
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Getting there
PSA · about 1 h 30 by car
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About The Poet Hotel

Guests arrive at The Poet Hotel on La Spezia's historic Via Roma and step into a 4-star property where the Ligurian coast becomes your backdrop.

The hotel offers 57 rooms across a restored palazzo, with guests dining in venues overlooking the harbor and sleeping in quarters featuring original architectural details.

Your wedding party experiences both the intimacy of a boutique property and the full-service infrastructure of an established hotel.

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Great place to stay for visiting Cinque Terre. Quick walk to a train station, and close to a bunch of great trendy places to eat! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast was great.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Room types
7 listed

Getting there

Nearest airport
PSA, 90 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room

Venue highlights

  • Located on Via Roma, 139 in La Spezia's city center with direct harbor views
  • 4-star hotel with 57 rooms available for guest accommodation
  • Google rating of 4.3/5 based on verified guest reviews
  • Direct access to Ligurian coastal attractions and Cinque Terre (12 km away)

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday evening · day 01
  • 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo on hotel terrace
Saturday · day 02
  • 10:00 AMCeremony in main salon or harbor-view terrace
  • 1:00 PMCocktail hour and group photos in courtyard and along Via Roma
  • 3:00 PMReception dinner in main dining room overlooking harbor
  • 10:00 PMEvening celebration with dancing and bar service
Sunday morning · day 03
  • 8:00 AMHosted breakfast for departing guests

Costs and booking details

Getting there
PSA · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into PSA.

Typical total
€8,500-18,000Aisle estimate
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€8,500-18,000 for 50 guests, 1 night accommodation + ceremony + reception

Ceremony fee
€800-1,500Aisle estimate
Reception
€65-95 a headAisle estimate
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€65-95 (3-course menu with beverages)

Room rate
€120-220 a nightAisle estimate
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€120-220 (standard to deluxe rooms; group discounts available)

Weather window
June – August

The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
0187 714655

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Final pricing requires direct inquiry with hotel wedding team. Includes venue rental, catering, and basic event coordination.

Questions about the venue

What's the nearest airport?+

Cristoforo Colombo Airport in Genoa (GOA) is approximately 100 km away, with a 90-minute transfer time by car or train.

How many guests can the venue accommodate?+

The Poet Hotel can host ceremonies and receptions for 20-150 guests depending on room configuration and event setup.

Are accommodation packages available for wedding guests?+

Yes. With 57 rooms on-site, the hotel can accommodate your entire wedding party. Group rates are available for bookings made through their wedding coordinator.

What dining options are included?+

The hotel operates multiple restaurants and bars serving regional Ligurian cuisine, with customizable wedding menus available through their catering team.

Is the venue suitable for both ceremonies and receptions?+

Yes. The Poet Hotel offers indoor event spaces as well as outdoor terrace areas overlooking the harbor, allowing flexibility for ceremony location and reception styling.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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