Grand Hotel Portovenere is located on the most panoramic point of Portovenere, Liguria, directly overlooking the sea and Palm ... aria Island. BACKGROUND: In the XVI century, the structure was home to a Franciscan monastery or ‘convento’ and was transformed into a hotel in 1970. After careful renovations with special attention to maintaining the original architectural features while revisiting them in a modern way to provide guests with maximum comfort, the hotel reopened its doors in 2014 with its new design and understated elegance. MEETINGS & EVENTS: The beautiful Ligurian Sea and the untouched coastline have lured writers and poets to the area for generations, inspiring them to write and sing about Portovenere and its enchanted gulf. Grand Hotel Portovenere is the perfect setting for those wanting to select a location for ceremonies, meetings or events that will remain cherished in the memories of all in attendance. read more