Pasquale
Jess Walter, the best-selling author of the Cinque Terre-set novel "Beautiful Ruins," is said to have given his protagonist the name "Pasquale" thanks to a fond stay at this hotel. Indeed, the family run Pasquale is a fine choice in lively Monterosso, in large part due to the fact that it's the rare mid-range hotel with water views from every room. (I'll say it again: there are sea views from Every. Single. Room.) Those views certainly help offset the fact that guest rooms are all pretty snug, though they're bright and attractive, with a welcome dose of Italian flourish in the bold bed linens and curtain fabrics and the graphic black-and-white flooring. Bathrooms are also on the small side, with showers only, and feature contemporary fixtures. The Via dell'Amore trail to Vernazza starts right outside the hotel, the fishermen's beach is just below, and Monterosso's myriad restaurants and shops are all a short (and mostly flat) walk away, making the Pasquale a good bet for travelers who like to be in the middle of the action. Breakfasts, served in a quaint, café-like room, are another high note here, and include warm, fresh pastries and made-to-order omelettes in addition to the typical range of Italian-hotel-breakfast buffet items such as cold cuts, yogurt, and fruit.
Jess Walter, the best-selling author of the Cinque Terre-set novel "Beautiful Ruins," is said to have given his protagonist the name "Pasquale" thanks to a fond stay at this hotel. Indeed, the family run Pasquale is a fine choice in lively Monterosso, in large part due to the fact that it's the rare mid-range hotel with water views from every room. (I'll say it again: there are sea views from Every. Single. Room.) Those views certainly help offset the fact that guest rooms are all pretty snug, though they're bright and attractive, with a welcome dose of Italian flourish in the bold bed linens and curtain fabrics and the graphic black-and-white flooring. Bathrooms are also on the small side, with showers only, and feature contemporary fixtures. The Via dell'Amore trail to Vernazza starts right outside the hotel, the fishermen's beach is just below, and Monterosso's myriad restaurants and shops are all a short (and mostly flat) walk away, making the Pasquale a good bet for travelers who like to be in the middle of the action. Breakfasts, served in a quaint, café-like room, are another high note here, and include warm, fresh pastries and made-to-order omelettes in addition to the typical range of Italian-hotel-breakfast buffet items such as cold cuts, yogurt, and fruit.
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