18 of the best hotels in Italy’s Cinque Terre by The TImes

Nick Redman | Julia Buckley
Thursday August 15 2024, 11.50am BST, The Times

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10) Park Hotel Argento in Levanto - Liguria:

All surf, sand and pebbles, the resort of Levanto is perfect for outings to the adjacent Cinque Terre, which is minutes away by train. And Park Hotel Argento, with its heated pool and glimpses of sea, is the ideal place from which to base yourself. Out with blocky hotel uniformity — as the subtly mismatched buildings with their huddled rooftops suggest, this four-star was designed specifically to evoke a a Ligurian village rather than a resort and returnees love its unfussy yet smart rooms, as well as its subtly Asian-in-feel spa with its standing lanterns, Buddha statue and hot stone massages. Alfresco dinner on the restaurant’s deck is a delicious affair; expect incredible seafood risottos and dishes such as swordfish tagliata.