Hotel Gianni Franzi

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.2

In the heart of the 5 Terre Coast, the Hotel Gianni Franzi features rooms with private bathrooms just below Vernazza's Doria Castle. Its terraces include stunning views of the Ligurian Sea and the village, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas. 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 has a shower. A few steps from the rooms location and by the village's main square, the property has a bar and restaurant with local cuisine and national specialties. Panoramic hiking tracks are available nearby. The property is a few steps from the small sandy beach and the marina and 500 ft from Vernazza Train Station. A boat bus and trains provide daily connections to Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Italian, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Desiree
Australia Australia
“This was the 3rd time I have stayed at the hotel and in-fact the same room. The rooms are small but the facilities ; open terrace for breakfast and evening drinks ect make up for it. Even the 92 steps are worth the climb when you take in the views.”
David
United States United States
“Wonderful breakfast with stunning views. Staff was helpful. Lots of steps to our room where breakfast was also located.”
Kara
United States United States
“The location was excellent and the amenities were charming. The value was great especially with the breakfast included. The bathroom was modern and clean”
Alistair
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was excellent and the ‘terrace garden’ was a beautiful place to relax.”
Katherine
United States United States
“Location in Vernazza was perfect! Check in was smooth, breakfast was very good and the terrace overlooking the ocean for breakfast was beautiful! Also liked that we could store our backpacks there after checkout so we didn’t have to carry them...”
Courtney
Canada Canada
“Beautiful views, breakfast was great and thankful we got the premium room for some extra space. The staff was great, we had an issue with our AC and they came up to fix it right away”
Stoutenburg
United States United States
“The hotel is exceptionally located, clean, and staff were friendly and helpful. It offers a private deck which overlooks the sea.”
Patrick
United States United States
“View from the room, breakfast and hotel public spaces.”
Emilie
Canada Canada
“There’s a lovely patio in the shade with a sea view only for hotel guests. Theres lounge chairs The breakfast that’s included is good The room is really nice The stairs aren’t bad at all, close to the center of the town”
Gregory
United States United States
“Our host was helpful and walked us to the room personally (no small task given the stairs!). Breakfast was phenomenal. 11 out of 10, on a terrace overlooking the sea. Unbeatable. The facilities were more than adequate for our needs, clean and...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Ristorante Gianni Franzi
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Mediterranean • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
Gianni Franzi Deck
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Dairy-free
Ristorante #3

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Amenities of Hotel Gianni Franzi

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Gianni Franzi takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 5 is required on arrival. That's about $5. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-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 elevator access.

Please note that the property is accessed via 100 steps.

Please note, guests must leave cars in the paid public parking, approximately 0.6 mi outside the historical center.

Please inform Hotel Gianni Franzi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

License number: 011030-ALB-0002, IT011030A1CSZTPSEQ

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