Small hotel in Borghetto di Vara with art-themed rooms, garden and terrace, a few minutes' walk from restaurants and close to the Cinque Terre Park.
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Hotel Sonno D’Autore is a 3-star property in Borghetto di Vara, in the province of La Spezia, with rooms dedicated to great artists such as Klimt and Pollock.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and with private bathroom, are designed for families, couples and small groups: from the Double Room with configurable beds to the larger Family Room, up to the ground-floor room with disabled access. Flat-screen TV, toiletries and soundproofing are present in all room types, while some also offer a minibar.
Common areas include a garden, a furnished terrace, a TV room and a play area designed for younger guests, as well as free private parking. The location, a few hundred metres from local pizzerias and restaurants, makes it easy to get around on foot in the evening, while the Cinque Terre National Park is just a few minutes away by car for those wanting to spend their days at the sea and on coastal trails.
The room selection at Hotel Sonno D’Autore includes four types designed for different needs, from couples travelling together to families with children. All rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, flat-screen TV and toiletries, ensuring a consistent standard to which the specific features of each room are then added.
Room sizes range from 15 sqm for the room with disabled access to 28 sqm for the Family Room, the largest and able to accommodate up to four people. The Double Room with Twin Beds offers the flexibility to choose between a double bed or two single beds on request at the time of booking, while the Triple Room combines a single bed and a double bed for groups of three. Some rooms also have a minibar for those who want an extra touch of comfort.
Dedicated to the works of Klimt, this 20 sqm room allows guests to choose the bed configuration at the time of booking, between a double bed and two single beds. Equipped with air conditioning, minibar and a soundproofed private bathroom.
This is the largest room in the property, 28 sqm designed for families of up to four people. It features an LCD TV with a view of the garden or the surrounding mountains, as well as a minibar and air conditioning.
Dedicated to the artist Pollock, this 25 sqm room is designed for three guests thanks to the combination of a single bed and a double bed. A private bathroom, flat-screen TV and soundproofing complete the amenities.
The most compact of the four room types, designed with private access and a bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, aimed at ensuring maximum accessibility. Toiletries, air conditioning and tiled flooring are also included.
Hotel Sonno D’Autore offers guests common areas designed for relaxation and leisure time, including a garden, a terrace furnished with outdoor furniture and a common room with a TV area. There is also a play area for younger guests, ideal for families on holiday, and luggage storage for those arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out.
The property is entirely non-smoking and offers accessible rooms with grab bars and raised toilet seats, wheelchair access and an emergency bell in the bathroom. Heating and soundproofing are present throughout, while safes and fire extinguishers provide extra security during the stay.
For guests travelling by car, parking with reserved spaces for disabled guests is available, and rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and internet connection.
Borghetto di Vara is located inland in the Val di Vara, in the province of La Spezia, in a transitional area between the Ligurian hills and the Cinque Terre coast. The hotel occupies a central position in the village, just steps from local venues: the pizzeria Fermete Chi and the restaurants La Baracca and Taverna Baruffa are all within 200 metres, while the Bebida Loungebar is about 150 metres away.
For those arriving without a car, the nearest railway stations are Levanto, about 9 km away, and Vernazza, about 10 km away, both connected to the line running through the Cinque Terre. By car, Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 71 km away, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is just over 79 km away. The historic centre of Levanto and the villages of the Cinque Terre are therefore all within reach of a short day trip.
Cinque Terre National Park, about 8 km from the property, is the main destination for those staying in the area: in summer it offers the famous panoramic trails between Monterosso, Vernazza and Riomaggiore, with sea views, while in autumn and spring it is ideal for quieter trekking among terraced vineyards. The Val di Vara hinterland, less frequented by mass tourism, is instead suited to walks among rural villages and tastings of local products, in a setting more authentic than the coast.
Guests particularly praise the friendliness of the staff, rated 9.2, and the cleanliness of the rooms, at 8.9. Comfort and value for money also score well, while facilities and location remain solid, if slightly more modest.
Yes, Hotel Sonno D’Autore accepts pets on request, with a possible supplement depending on the room type chosen.
Yes, Hotel Sonno D’Autore offers free private parking, with reserved spaces also available for guests with disabilities.
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The minimum age required to check in at Hotel Sonno D’Autore is 18 years.
Yes, Hotel Sonno D’Autore includes an Italian-style breakfast in the price of the stay.
Yes, Hotel Sonno D’Autore has a room with disabled access, featuring a bathroom with walk-in shower, grab bars on the toilet and wheelchair access.
Hotel Sonno D’Autore is about 8 km from Cinque Terre National Park, comfortably reachable by car in a few minutes.
