Guest house in the heart of La Spezia, just steps from the central station, with air-conditioned rooms, minibar and city views in a historic building in the town centre.
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La Corte dei Desideri is a guest house in La Spezia, Liguria, located on Corso Cavour just 700 metres from La Spezia Centrale station. The building, built in 1960, sits in the most central area of the city, praised by guests with a location score of 9.4.
The property is designed for those seeking a comfortable, well-kept base to explore La Spezia: the rooms are air-conditioned and feature a desk, coffee machine, refrigerator, minibar, safe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bidet. Some room types offer a balcony or city view, while all include an electric kettle, bed linen and towels provided directly by the property.
A short walk away are some of the city’s main points of interest, including Castello San Giorgio, the Technical Naval Museum and the Amedeo Lia Museum, all reachable on foot in just a few minutes. WiFi is free throughout the property, while private parking is available for an additional fee. A particularly suitable choice for couples, given the high score achieved specifically in this guest category.
The rooms at La Corte dei Desideri share a common set of features including air conditioning, soundproofing, private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services and minibar, with a tea and coffee set always available. Room sizes range from 16 to 18 square metres, compact but sufficient for a comfortable stay in the centre of La Spezia.
The range includes three options designed for different needs: from the Double Room with Extra Bed, the only one designed for three people thanks to the added sofa bed, to the Double Room with Balcony, offering a glimpse of the city from outside, to the classic Double Room, with a city view directly from the window. In all room types the private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, details that complete a carefully considered offer despite the compact size of the spaces.
The largest room in the property at 18 sqm, this is the only room designed to accommodate up to three people thanks to the sofa bed added alongside the double bed. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the view overlooks a quiet street. Air conditioning and soundproofing complete a practical space for families or small groups.
The only one of the three room types with a private balcony, this 16 sqm double room lets you enjoy the city view from outside as well. Air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, it’s the ideal choice for those who want a few minutes outdoors without leaving the room.
A 16 sqm double room with a city view directly from the window, without a balcony but with the same complete set of comforts as the other room types: shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries in the bathroom, minibar and tea and coffee set in the room. An essential, well-equipped choice for a couple’s stay.
La Corte dei Desideri offers a range of services designed for a practical stay in the centre of La Spezia. WiFi is free throughout the property, while parking is available for a fee. Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day, with CCTV in common areas, keycard access and an in-room safe.
Every room is air-conditioned and soundproofed, with marble or tiled floors and heating included; a lift is also available to reach the upper floors. Housekeeping is provided daily and check-in and check-out can be handled privately or express, with luggage storage available.
For dining, the property offers a snack bar, in-room minibar and tea and coffee set, while on the technology side, flat-screen TVs, satellite channels and streaming services such as Netflix are available in all rooms.
La Corte dei Desideri is located on Corso Cavour, in the heart of the historic centre of La Spezia, one of the city’s main streets lined with shops, bars and Ligurian buildings. The area is among the liveliest and busiest in the city, as confirmed by the 9.4 location score given by guests.
La Spezia Centrale station is just 700 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train and wanting to travel to Genoa, Pisa or the Cinque Terre. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away, while the nearby La Spezia Migliarina station is 2.8 km away. Within a few minutes’ walk are restaurants such as Sempre Pizza da Toto and Osteria da Gianni, both just a few dozen metres away, as well as cafés such as Sole d’Oro and Caffè la Reserve.
For those wanting to dedicate time to culture, Castello San Giorgio, the Technical Naval Museum and the Amedeo Lia Museum are all less than an hour and a half’s walk from the property, as are the 14th-Century Walls and Parco delle Clarisse for an outdoor stroll. In summer, the beaches of Persico and Cantun, both about 4.5-5 km away, offer a seaside alternative, while La Spezia is the departure point for train and boat connections to the Cinque Terre, an ideal destination for day trips in any season.
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Reviews praise the staff above all, with a perfect score of 10, followed by nearly perfect cleanliness and comfort. The central location is also highly appreciated, rated 9.4, especially by couples, who give it a specific 9.4 for two-person trips.
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No, La Corte dei Desideri does not allow pets during the stay.
No, La Corte dei Desideri offers private parking available for an additional cost.
La Corte dei Desideri is located about 700 metres from La Spezia Centrale station, conveniently reachable on foot.
Yes, all rooms at La Corte dei Desideri are air-conditioned and soundproofed.
Yes, La Corte dei Desideri is particularly appreciated by couples, who have given it a score of 9.4 for the location on a two-person trip.
No, La Corte dei Desideri does not require a minimum age for check-in.
