Hotel Mary

The members of the staff, particularly Sara at the Front Office and Paula in the kitchen, were the best. The rooms were also very comfortable and the location was most ideal for exploring the Cinque Terre area. If you’re looking for an inexpensive hotel but doesn’t disappoint, look no farther.

I booked a three-night stay in an Economy Single room, so I wasn’t expecting luxury but my allocated room on arrival had a shower that was difficult to access because of the confined space. The man on reception found me another single room, which suited me perfectly. The bed was really comfortable, everything clean. It wasn’t a power shower, but it was really good. The air conditioning worked like a dream: really quiet and highly effective in the oppressively hot weather. I found it was sufficient to switch it on when I returned to my room and that a pleasant room temperature was maintained even when I turned the air conditioning off at night. The room rate was good value and competitively priced compared with alternative accommodation throughout this popular tourist area. This hotel really is the perfect base for exploring the Cinque Terre, being adjacent to the railway station with access to the frequent trains that get you quickly to where you want to go. I realised how lucky I was to be staying there. The staff were friendly and helpful.