Levanto, ItalyChiesanuova
La Sosta di Ottone III
Ligurian hilltop guesthouse
Ligurian hilltop guesthouse
The six-room house sits above the Cinque Terre crowds, where days wind down with local wine and views over the valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
A listed sixteenth-century stone building overlooking the medieval alleys of hilltop Chiesanuova.
Notable
Ligurian dinners in a vaulted stone cellar, sourced from nearby fishermen and foragers.
Listed
Exposed whitewashed timber beams and regional slate floors in a restored sixteenth-century interior.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The six bedrooms combine contemporary colors and design with historical architecture and atmosphere in perfect measure.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Chiesanuova has no shops or cafes on its medieval alleys, keeping the ridge quiet while Levanto sits just below.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their whitewashed timber beams and regional slate floors, with windows opening onto olive trees or the sea.
La Sosta Restaurant
Tables sit under an elliptical stone arch or out beneath the vine pergola. Dinners draw on seasonal Ligurian recipes and local wines.
How it began
Legend holds that Holy Roman Emperor Otto III lodged here in 996 on his coronation journey, giving the house its name.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.