La Sosta di Ottone III

We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed beautiful late summer sun in this fabulous, historic place, high up in the hills. We had no car but were happy to take taxis to visit bustling Cinque Terre, then appreciated coming back to this haven of peace with spectacular views. We enjoyed walking out of the front door straight onto the criss-cross network of footpaths that cover the area. We ate in the restaurant twice (gorgeous) and 3 times in Monterosso - very happy with all of them. Waking up to the sound of church bells under sixteenth century wooden beams in our room was very special.

A peaceful and unique place to stay. The view of Levanto and the sea is superb. The tiny town is very nice. Breakfast and dinners were very good and the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. The valley is filled with churches, whose bells peal on the hour. Beautiful. Thanks so much.

This hotel enables one to relax in a way that I have previously only experienced at Six Seses and Banyan Tree. The boutique hotel is located in a cozy village in the hilles just 10 min from the beach and 10 min from the famous Cinque Terre. Despite that the hotel doesn't have a pool or spa, you get pampered and serviced just as if you stayed at an ultra expensive Six Senses resort. And then again, the "pool" (amazing beach in Monterosso is just 10 min away). In the evening you are retracted from the tourist traps in Cinque Terre and can enjoy the dinner at a Michelin recommended restaurent at the hotel while enjoying the breathtaking view of the mountains and ocean at Levanto. This is for sure not our last time here

Our family of six stayed at La Sosta in early September and had an incredible time. The location of the property is very secluded and special. After exploring Cinque Terre and Levanto it was the perfect place to "come home" to. We would get back, clean up and decompress from the day with delicious wines and nibbles. Honestly you could pitch a tent in the garden and the views alone would make this property special. The friendly service, the delicious food (probably our favorite breakfast of the whole trip) and the immaculately clean rooms made this a wonderful stopping point. The only thing to be aware of is that for those with mobility this may be a more challenging choice. The addition of the funicular to move luggage (and if needed people) up the hill is a great addition. There are still stairs and gradients to manage - this did not detract from our stay at all but it is something to be aware of.

Truly special place! Excellent view and garden. The room was very nice and the rest of the hotel was super charming. The dinner was served at a beautiful terrace with a view of the sun set. The host is fantastic, super nice and helpful with recommendations. Have already booked a second stay ⛰☀️🍷

Our 2nd visit to the place. First time a really nice experience. This time a total disappointment. The 2 is only for the great location. Service and especially food a clear 1 only. It started with not allowing us to order the mixed starters which the people on the table next to us were having. They said it was too late to order at 7 pm. When you read their advertisement they allow to order this till 7:30 pm. Finally we tried the disastrous menu. The factory made Trofie with walnut sauce weren’t having any taste at all. For desert the cucumber sorbet was looking like already eaten and horrible also the 2nd desert- a Ricotta which they tried to prepare as a kind of Straciatella - didn’t taste well at all. We left completely disappointed without being asked about our experience at all. They simply don’t care. Means they’ll never see us again. No recommendation at all.