We were travelling around Italy by train for three weeks and chose this hotel for a much needed three day break between Turin and Lucca.Everyone was very welcoming and helpful.On arrival our bags were taken to our room and we were treated to a cool drink on the terrace as a welcome - a nice touch. Our room was comfortable... More

We started our stay by driving our rental car right up to the hotel. It felt as if we were on sidewalks instead of streets on the way in! The hotel then stored our car for us. Really one does not need a car in this area of Italy. On arrival we were shown to our room and the view... More

Brilliant location, great atmosphere, and friendly staff make the hotel a secret gem on the Ligurian coast. It was our second visit and it didn't disappoint. The rooms are Italian coast, the beach side bar sits above the water and the Bay of Silence one of the most glorious coves in the world. Only downside is the bizarre practice of... More

We chose this hotel based on reviews on tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. We wanted a location that was close to Cinque Terre, but not in the busier towns. Sestri Levante and Hotel Helvetia were a perfect choice, only a short train ride away. Cinque Terre was great, but I am glad we chose to stay in Sestri Levante... More

My boyfriend and I spent a wonderful week travelling and exploring the Ligurian coast. Genoa > Sestri Levante > Cinque Terre. Hotel Helvetia was booked as a surprise for my 24th birthday, as we emerged from the passage on to the 'Bay of Silence' to see Helvetia for the first time, my first thought was - breathtaking. Checking in: Arriving... More

This is the first time that trip advisor reviews have let me down. The reviews rave about this hotel. There were many positive aspects to the hotel. The hotel location is beautiful, the breakfast is great, the view is great, the lobby is nicely done. The bed was comfortable. The front desk staff was very helpful with dinner reservations. Our... More

After searching for weeks for a hotel in on of the 5 'Cinque Terre' towns I came across this gem of a hotel. About a 30 minute train ride to Monterosso. It's located in a beautiful town with a real hometown beachside feel. There are woman walking their baby's in strollers, children going to school, "gym" class in the bay... More

We had a wonderful view from our room over the silent bay. The room was nice, breakfast was good. But cleaning was not great.....my complaint on arrival was that our shower had not been cleaned and that was a turn-off. Also the drawer and armoire had old worn out wallpaper covering the insides...time for an upgrade of these things. Overall... More

We found this hotel using Karen Brown. We were completely satisfied. When we couldn't get to the hotel using our GPS, Giovanni game to fetch us in the hotel car and took us diectly to the underground box where we left our car parked for four days. From that time on everything was wonderful; ease of visiting the Cique Terre,... More