Our plans are pretty set and we will have 3 nights and 4 days in the Cinque Terre area in early May and now I need to book a hotel. There are availabilities at both Doria Park Hotel in Lerici and the Locanda Lorena on an island right off Portovenere. The prices are pretty similar.
Without a doubt, Doria Park. Locanda Lorena is a wonderful restaurant (make sure to eat there!), but there is not a great emphasis on their accommodations. Doria Park is a lovely hotel and Lerici (my hometown!) has LOTS to offer.
We will be in Lerici for 3 days over the Easter weekend next month. Do you have recommendations for restaurants in Lerici, as well as sights that we "must see"? Our Siena-based daugher can't wait to see the coast. Marcia
Try Bonta Nascosta for pizza and farinata (it's also a charming little place). For gourmet food, you will want to try Locanda Miranda (near Tellaro), but make a reservation now as it's quite popular. Tellaro is my favorite little village in the area, just a 5 gorgeous minute drive from Lerici. Sarzana, 15 minutes inland, is a great place for an afternoon passagiata and shopping. And as you porbably already know, Portovenre and Le Cinque Terre are easily accessible by boat...
Ok it's done - booked 3 nights at Doria Park Hotel. Thanks everyone. This trip seemed like such a long time away, and now I realize it's just around the corner. I'm getting excited and nervous at the same time. I can't wait go to to Italy!
Sorry I am late to this thread, but I see that no harm has been done.
Megan said it all....
The Lorena is a nice place to go for a meal but, in addition to the unpolished accommodations, unless you are looking for a "hideaway", you may feel a little remote there.
As for the Doria Park.....I am sure you will enjoy it.
However, I would be remiss if I didn't point out that if someone has any problems walking, the Doria Park may present a challenge. It is 70 steps down from the parking lot to the entrance of the hotel and, of course, back up to the parking lot. And the short 3 minute walk down to the waterfront on the via Doria pedestrian street is more challenging on the way back...it is a pretty steady incline up to the hotel.
Other than that, I can't think of anything negative to say.
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