Hotel Palme is a four-star hotel in the newer part of Monterosso al Mare, the largest and most beach-oriented of the five villages. It sits on Via 4 Novembre, a couple of minutes from Fegina Beach and about five minutes on foot from Monterosso station, which makes it one of the easiest hotels in the Cinque Terre for travellers with luggage who plan to use the trains. It has around 50 rooms and junior suites, a garden, an elevator, room service and a 24-hour front desk, and a free breakfast buffet is part of the stay. Guests rate it very highly for its location. It is a calm, comfortable choice rather than a grand one: you come here for clean rooms, a convenient base for the coastal path and the Blue Trail, and the option to walk to the sand in the evening, then board a train to Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola or Riomaggiore in the morning.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Via 4 Novembre 18, in the modern section of Monterosso near Fegina Beach. The beach and the entrance to the marine protected area are about two minutes away on foot, the Statue of the Giant about three, and Monterosso station about five. The old town, with its lanes and churches, is a longer walk along the seafront, about ten minutes to the main beach. The trains to the other four villages are the easiest way to explore, and the Blue Trail starts nearby.
The rooms
There are around 50 rooms and junior suites, some with separate sitting areas and a city view, and some large enough for families or groups of up to six. Rooms have air conditioning and heating, free WiFi, premium bedding, a workspace, a bidet and a shower. There is an elevator, which is a real advantage in a coast of stairs and steep lanes.
Food and facilities
A free breakfast buffet is included, served in the morning before the walkers set off. Room service is available, and the garden is a pleasant place for a coffee. Restaurant service can vary, so check the details when you book, as there are many restaurants and wine bars in Monterosso within a short walk. Other services include a concierge, tour and ticket assistance, laundry and dry cleaning, and luggage storage, which is helpful on check-out day if you want one last walk.
Who it suits
Couples, families and walkers who want a comfortable hotel near the beach and the station rather than a room in a cliffside village. It is not in the medieval old town, so you give up some atmosphere in exchange for easy access and an elevator.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 2 p.m. and runs late into the night, but after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel if you plan to arrive after the stated hours. Check-out is at 10:30 a.m. One pet is accepted per stay for a fee, and service animals are exempt. A tourist tax applies per person per night, and hotel details such as parking and restaurant service can change, so check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Two minutes from Fegina Beach
- ✓Five minutes from the train station
- ✓Garden
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Room service
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk and concierge
Good questions
How far is Hotel Palme from the train station?+
About five minutes on foot to Monterosso station, and about two minutes to Fegina Beach.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Palme?+
A free breakfast buffet is shown with the stay. Check your rate when you book.
Does the hotel have an elevator?+
Yes, which is unusual and helpful in the Cinque Terre, where many hotels are up steps.
