We have stayed here in August 2011 for three nights, which was not enough to receive a room with a view to the sea. That was a pity, because the view here really is worth the extra price (if it would have been possible).
The hotel is high in the mountains (the drive to it is spectacular !) , and you are absolutely far away from the crowds and the busy downtown Montorosso. Wonderful, I would surely go back one day. Unfortunately the Cinque Terre have now been hit by disaster mudstorms.
The breakfast was quite ok for italian standards.
We found the shuttle service very very good. They were always on time and because the drive down town is so spectacular, you would not like to do it yourself twice, or more times, a day ! We have really appreciated this -free- service !
About the personnel - All of them , apart from one lady at the reception, where very good and very helpful.
The Cinque Terre are so beautiful - and really in reality like the post cards ! It must be very nice over there to walk in the mountains in the spring and fall, when it is not so hot as in summer. 5 stars for Cinque Terre. In this hotel you are quiet in the mountains far from the large number of tourists down town, which is great !
- Suisse Hotel Monterosso Al Mare
