DUE GEMELLI HOTEL

For those who don’t want to read the whole review…bottom line 3/10 DON’T stay here. Not the vacation hotel you want.

Upon first look on booking, hotel Due Gemelli promises a picturesque escape with its beautiful photos of the Mediterranean Sea. As well as a “bed and breakfast vibe” (breakfast is extra??”. However, our experience was far from the idyllic retreat we anticipated for our honeymoon.

We opted for what was described as the “best room in the house,” which turned out to be a top-floor room with a 3 room shared balcony, uncomfortably close to the bustling highway of Cinque Terre. The simplicity of the room was overshadowed by the very noisy highway and lack of privacy. (Also the fact that It was hastily cleaned leaving some concerns about cleanliness)

The staff at Due Gemelli were more than nice, which we genuinely appreciated. Yet, the accommodations themselves left much to be desired. The bed was akin to a slab of stone, leading us to have multiple conversations about if we were actually sleeping on a box spring (I honestly think it was).

Our culinary journey was equally disappointing. The restaurants touted as “within walking distance” on the hotel’s website were either closed or non-existent. Our only nearby dining option was ‘Paradiso del Golfo,’ which, to put it mildly, was a notch below Olive Garden in terms of quality.

Breakfast, served from 7:00-10:00 for 8 euros per person, was a sparse affair. Arriving at 9 am, we were greeted with the remnants of the morning’s offerings: a hard-boiled egg, a slice of pineapple, and a piece of yesterday’s pie. It seems they are not willing to refill the breakfast options but more than happy to charge the breakfast fee on checkout.

Connectivity was another issue, with painfully slow WiFi ( couldn’t load maps or yelp) that eventually ceased to function altogether ( it went out for the whole building). When inquired, the response was a resigned “it is what it is.”

The hotel’s saving grace, and perhaps its lifeline, is the stunning view from the balcony. However, this alone cannot compensate for the hotel’s shortcomings. We ultimately decided to cut our reservation short by TWO days, preferring to forfeit money rather than lose more sleep or pay for lackluster accommodations.

For those considering a stay in this region, I recommend exploring the beautiful Airbnb options available and bypassing hotel Due Gemelli altogether. Let this hotel be a relic of the past, as it seems time has already begun to forget it, as have we..

un accueil des plus sympathique
des chambres propres avec une vue superbe
et le restaurant de l’établissement voisin très agréable

que les gens qui ce plaignent de l’absence d’ascenseur me disent qu’ils ne vont pas visiter les Cinque Terre .. alors profitez au lieu de vous plaindre

Superbe établissement vue impressionnante. Accueil chaleureux. Je recommande vivement

Super petit hotel.
Hôte très accueillant et de bon conseil (en français).
Petit déjeuner complet et avec produits locaux !!
Chambre avec vue magnifique.
Très bon point de départ pour un hike jusqu'à Portovenere (bons marcheurs !).
Nous aurions dû rester plus qu'une nuit ...

Pensez à réserver directement via l'hotel ;-).

Vue imprenable, chambre très bien entretenue, personnel accueillant et de bon conseil pour les déplacements. Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de restauration en soirée, mais un très bon établissement se trouve à 200m de l'hôtel.