Hotel Gianni Franzi

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

In the heart of the 5 Terre Coast, Hotel Gianni Franzi offers en suite rooms just below Vernazza's Doria Castle. Its terraces offer stunning views of the Ligurian Sea and the village, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Located in 3 buildings, all rooms at the Gianni Franzi have a simple décor and terracotta floors. Each includes a cooling fan and the private bathroom comes with a shower. A few steps from the rooms location and by the village's main square, the property has a bar and restaurant offering local cuisine and national specialities. Panoramic hiking tracks are available nearby. The property is a few steps from the small sandy beach and the marina and 150 metres from Vernazza Train Station. A boat bus and trains offer daily connections to Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
3 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Higham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the hotel rooms are situated in a choice of houses along the cliff's edge in Vernazzo. The breakfast room / Bar and the balconies have wonderful eagle's nest views of seascapes.”
Ian
Canada Canada
“Located right in town. Room was very spacious. Water pressure was very good. Able to hang dry cloths that we wash from the window. Awesome view of sunrise from the breakfast room. Good spread of food for breakfast.”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was in a good location not far from the harbour. The room was comfortable accessed by a narrow spiral staircase. The breakfast room had amazing sea views . There was also a sun deck attached to the hotel”
Hillary
Australia Australia
“Great location, good small buffet breakfast with good range of food, friendly staff, exercise from all the stairs”
Nicky
New Zealand New Zealand
“They have an amazing breakfast deck overlooking the ocean and a casual deck for gathering or lounging in the day. Awesome places to spend time. A fabulous breakfast Buffett.”
Gabriella
Australia Australia
“The location is perfect...just metres from the waters edge..accommodation is excellent and so are all the staff and the Gianni Franzi restaurant was one of the best we have eaten at in the last 6 weeks.”
Janusz
Poland Poland
“Great location, friendly staff, good standard. The only drawback was the lack of air conditioning. Great breakfast outside with a wonderful sea view.”
Kothari
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing , a bit of stairs to reach at the top but it’s totally worth it . Had a very nice time”
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“AMAZING hotel. Amazing staff, facilities, view like something out of a fairy tale. Not as friendly at the bar didn’t feel overly welcome which was tough as a solo traveller. Maybe I should have spoken more Italian though :) ( English girl here)...”
Maria
Denmark Denmark
“The room is pretty big in size. The view in the breakfast deck is amazing! Breakfast buffet is sufficient. The room is very clean. There is a separate common deck for guests to lounge on should they wish, also overlooking the sea by the cliff on...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Ristorante Gianni Franzi
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Mediterranean • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ristorante #2

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House rules

Hotel Gianni Franzi takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 5 is required on arrival. That's about US$5. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check-in is at the bar/restaurant on Piazza Marconi.

Guests arriving on Wednesdays are requested to contact the hotel prior to arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that it is not possible to check in outside the normal reception opening times.

Rooms are at the top of a staircase with no lift access.

Please note that the property is accessed via 100 steps.

Please note, guests must leave cars in the paid public parking, approximately 1 km outside the historical centre.

Please inform Hotel Gianni Franzi in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of € 5 is required on arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

License number: 011030-ALB-0002, IT011030A1CSZTPSEQ