A 16th-century Franciscan monastery lovingly reborn on the most panoramic promontory of Portovenere. Commanding breathtaking vistas over Palmaria Island, the Gulf of the Poets, and offering private speedboat charters to the Cinque Terre.
Perched where the rugged cliffs of the Cinque Terre surrender to the calm, azure waters of the Gulf of the Poets, Grand Hotel Portovenere is an architectural marvel. Built in the 16th century as the Franciscan Convent of St. Francis (Convento di San Francesco), the monastery provided contemplation for friars and safe haven for sailors across the Mediterranean for hundreds of years.
Today, this historic haven has been meticulously reborn into Portovenere’s only five-star luxury hotel. Ancient stone cloister arches, vaulted brick ceilings, and monastic tranquility have been preserved and harmonized with contemporary coastal design, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, and bespoke Italian furnishings.
From the private moorings right in front of the hotel, step aboard the Grand Hotel Portovenere’s private speedboat for bespoke sunset charters to Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, and the hidden sea grottos of Palmaria Island.
Every room and suite at Grand Hotel Portovenere is uniquely shaped by the monastery’s 16th-century architecture, boasting full Italian marble bathrooms, custom wooden paneling, and views over Palmaria Island or historic Doria Castle.
300 SQ FT
Cozy and quiet sanctuary located throughout the historic monastery, featuring warm pastel tones, comfortable sitting area, and an Italian marble bathroom with deep tub or shower.
380 - 420 SQ FT
Spacious room with large picture windows that bathe the interior in Mediterranean light while framing dramatic panoramas of Palmaria Island and the harbor. Marble bathroom with soaking tub.
430 SQ FT + CLOISTER TERRACE
Spectacular suite set on the 2nd floor, opening onto a magnificent furnished outdoor terrace sheltered beneath the ancient brick arches of the 16th-century monastery cloister.
540 SQ FT + 60 SQM TERRACE
Distinguished by its monumental 650 sq ft (60 sqm) private furnished terrace directly under the gaze of the 12th-century Doria Castle. Includes separate living salon and two marble bathrooms.
700 SQ FT MASTER RESIDENCE
The pinnacle of Ligurian coastal luxury. Its iconic panoramic corner picture window embraces Palmaria Island, the Apuan Alps, Lerici, and Tellaro like a living painting. Two full marble bathrooms.
Dine upon freshly caught Gulf fish, aromatic Mortaiola basil pesto, and crisp Vermentino wines while watching sailboats glide across the channel to Palmaria Island.
Set inside a luminous panoramic glass veranda directly overlooking the turquoise channel to Palmaria Island. Celebrating the authentic seafood traditions of the Cinque Terre and Ligurian countryside, served on fine linens paired with prestigious local DOC vintages.
Located beneath the lofty red-brick vaulted ceilings of the 16th-century Franciscan monastery, extending outdoors onto a breezy panoramic summer terrace. The ideal setting for artisanal afternoon espresso, aperitivo spritzes, and evening cocktails.
Embark on private yacht charters directly from Portovenere’s harbor. Glide past Byron’s Grotto and the cliffside Church of San Pietro to the pastel villages of the Cinque Terre—Riomaggiore, Vernazza, and Monterosso—with onboard champagne and swimming in secluded coves.
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Situated on the tip of the peninsula guarding the entrance to La Spezia Gulf, Portovenere has enchanted poets including Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Petrarch. Grand Hotel Portovenere provides seamless pedestrian access to the waterfront promenade and direct sea routes to the Cinque Terre.