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The Capitolare Tower is the oldest tower in the world where you can sleep.

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A 110 square meter suite, in a tower facing the sea. A once in a lifetime experience

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Four floors, all for you, the whole tower is yours

Capitolare Tower bed

The King Bedroom

Bed on the highest floor of the tower with a spectacular view to cheer you awake. Artisanal mattress for maximum comfort

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The Capitolare Tower terrace

The Sea-View ROOFTOP

Located at the highest point in the village, it offers protection and privacy and unparalleled views

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Capitolare tower Dining Room

Kitchen, Dining & Living Room

Created with the finest marble, the living area offers a perfect corner for romantic dinners

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A marble bathroom

The Marble Bathroom

A designer bathroom equipped with a spacious shower and a magnificent view of the gulf

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Why Choose Capitolare Tower?

1. You are the only one for us (for real😘)

Unlike any other hotel you'll visit in your lifetime, we have just one Suite. Only two guests at a time. From the moment we welcome you to the moment we bid you farewell, you are our sole focus. You will have a dedicated concierge available 24/7, always ready for you. A boat always prepared to take you around, and a chef always ready to cook for you.

2. You will sleep in the oldest tower in the world

Yes, you heard right. The Capitolare Tower is the oldest tower in the world that you can sleep in. Its walls are nine centuries old. It has witnessed wars, battles, medieval splendor, naval sieges. It has seen the sun rise almost 400 thousand times. And today, it welcomes you. You will sleep in the oldest tower in the world.

3. In 2023, 92% of our guests gifted their stay at Capitolare to their loved one💝

The Capitolare Tower is the perfect gift. It costs much less than a diamond ring but has the exact same WOW effect. Every single time it has been given, it has created a lasting memory. It's the perfect gift if you want to amaze your loved one. PS: we also offer open-date gift options. Contact us to learn more.

4. Adjacent to the Cinque Terre without being amidst the chaos of the Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre are our neighbors. A stunning place. We adore it. But they have one huge flaw: they are packed with people. Overflowing with tourists. The chaos is total. We are just 10 minutes away, with connections by land and sea from the Cinque Terre, yet we enjoy a peace and exclusivity that's unmatched.

What our guests says
about Capitolare:

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Simply unique place: there is no doubt that an experience in a similar place is exciting and remains in the heart, not only for its originality, the care and attention with which it was created, completely integrated into the context in which it is located, but also and perhaps above all for the sincere kindness and hospitality of Andrea and Sergio, a natural expression of the passion for what they do and the love for such a particular place as Portovenere

Paolo Rastelli
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Spending a couple of nights in a medieval tower (yet with gorgeous modern interiors and AC) in such a unique location is absolutely amazing per se, however, the real differentiator versus any other facilities nearby is the customized service provided by Sergio and Andrea. They booked a restaurant on the first day and made sure there was an available table, on the second day they picked us up from train station in La Spezia (instead of catching a cab) and arranged for a dinner under the stars with surprise menu. They were really great.

Stefano G.
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A truly SPECTACULAR Suite!!! One of a kind, with a fantastic project behind it created by very young entrepreneurs, to whom we owe all our appreciation. An unforgettable experience. Much more than you might imagine from the presentation on the site or web pages!!! Valentino Fabrizio Ferrante

Valentino Ferrante
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We loved our stay at Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere, Italy! It was such a unique and fun experience to stay in a medieval tower converted into a well appointed luxury suite. The space has been creatively designed to make excellent use of an unconventional space. The view of the town and of the harbor from the tower is amazing. Our host, Andrea, was so kind and accommodating and took us on a personal tour of the town. He arranged for a wonderful chef, Matteo, to prepare two amazing private dinners for us at the tower. We loved our whole experience! As the accommodations are in a tall tower, please be aware that there are non-standard style steps up to the tower and between floors in the tower.

Mary Gordon Kerr
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This place is just amazing.
My self and my partner went to stay there and we will definitely be back in the near future.
It's really romantic and just epic.
I mean your house is a castle in the middle of Portovenere !!!!!!
The communication and service from Capitolare suite tower was superb and they are really friendly and really helpful with really fast replies on any questions you might have with real good recommendations etc.
If you are looking at this book it now!!!

Thysie van Rooyen
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My wife and I stayed at Capitolare Suite Tower for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time in Portovenere. What Andrea has done with the tower is truly magical and unique. Everything about our time there was perfect. A place we will never forget. To say the service was excellent would be an understatement. It really needs to be experienced first-hand. Thinking about visiting Cinque Terre? Make Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere your homebase for the region.  When we arrived, Sergio greeted us at the train station in La Spezia and, from that moment forward, would help make this a special stay. [...]

Andre S.
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Simply unique place: there is no doubt that an experience in a similar place is exciting and remains in the heart, not only for its originality, the care and attention with which it was created, completely integrated into the context in which it is located, but also and perhaps above all for the sincere kindness and hospitality of Andrea and Sergio, a natural expression of the passion for what they do and the love for such a particular place as Portovenere

Paolo Rastelli
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face

Spending a couple of nights in a medieval tower (yet with gorgeous modern interiors and AC) in such a unique location is absolutely amazing per se, however, the real differentiator versus any other facilities nearby is the customized service provided by Sergio and Andrea. They booked a restaurant on the first day and made sure there was an available table, on the second day they picked us up from train station in La Spezia (instead of catching a cab) and arranged for a dinner under the stars with surprise menu. They were really great.

Stefano G.
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A truly SPECTACULAR Suite!!! One of a kind, with a fantastic project behind it created by very young entrepreneurs, to whom we owe all our appreciation. An unforgettable experience. Much more than you might imagine from the presentation on the site or web pages!!! Valentino Fabrizio Ferrante

Valentino Ferrante
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We loved our stay at Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere, Italy! It was such a unique and fun experience to stay in a medieval tower converted into a well appointed luxury suite. The space has been creatively designed to make excellent use of an unconventional space. The view of the town and of the harbor from the tower is amazing. Our host, Andrea, was so kind and accommodating and took us on a personal tour of the town. He arranged for a wonderful chef, Matteo, to prepare two amazing private dinners for us at the tower. We loved our whole experience! As the accommodations are in a tall tower, please be aware that there are non-standard style steps up to the tower and between floors in the tower.

Mary Gordon Kerr
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face

This place is just amazing.My self and my partner went to stay there and we will definitely be back in the near future.It's really romantic and just epic.I mean your house is a castle in the middle of Portovenere !!!!!!The communication and service from Capitolare suite tower was superb and they are really friendly and really helpful with really fast replies on any questions you might have with real good recommendations etc.If you are looking at this book it now!!!

Thysie van Rooyen
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face

My wife and I stayed at Capitolare Suite Tower for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time in Portovenere. What Andrea has done with the tower is truly magical and unique. Everything about our time there was perfect. A place we will never forget. To say the service was excellent would be an understatement. It really needs to be experienced first-hand. Thinking about visiting Cinque Terre? Make Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere your homebase for the region.  When we arrived, Sergio greeted us at the train station in La Spezia and, from that moment forward, would help make this a special stay. [...]

Andre S.
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face

Simply unique place: there is no doubt that an experience in a similar place is exciting and remains in the heart, not only for its originality, the care and attention with which it was created, completely integrated into the context in which it is located, but also and perhaps above all for the sincere kindness and hospitality of Andrea and Sergio, a natural expression of the passion for what they do and the love for such a particular place as Portovenere

Paolo Rastelli
google logo
face

Spending a couple of nights in a medieval tower (yet with gorgeous modern interiors and AC) in such a unique location is absolutely amazing per se, however, the real differentiator versus any other facilities nearby is the customized service provided by Sergio and Andrea. They booked a restaurant on the first day and made sure there was an available table, on the second day they picked us up from train station in La Spezia (instead of catching a cab) and arranged for a dinner under the stars with surprise menu. They were really great.

Stefano G.
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face

A truly SPECTACULAR Suite!!! One of a kind, with a fantastic project behind it created by very young entrepreneurs, to whom we owe all our appreciation. An unforgettable experience. Much more than you might imagine from the presentation on the site or web pages!!! Valentino Fabrizio Ferrante

Valentino Ferrante
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face

We loved our stay at Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere, Italy! It was such a unique and fun experience to stay in a medieval tower converted into a well appointed luxury suite. The space has been creatively designed to make excellent use of an unconventional space. The view of the town and of the harbor from the tower is amazing. Our host, Andrea, was so kind and accommodating and took us on a personal tour of the town. He arranged for a wonderful chef, Matteo, to prepare two amazing private dinners for us at the tower. We loved our whole experience! As the accommodations are in a tall tower, please be aware that there are non-standard style steps up to the tower and between floors in the tower.

Mary Gordon Kerr
google logo
face

his place is just amazing.My self and my partner went to stay there and we will definitely be back in the near future.It's really romantic and just epic.I mean your house is a castle in the middle of Portovenere !!!!!!The communication and service from Capitolare suite tower was superb and they are really friendly and really helpful with really fast replies on any questions you might have with real good recommendations etc.If you are looking at this book it now!!!

Thysie van Rooyen
google logo
face

My wife and I stayed at Capitolare Suite Tower for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time in Portovenere. What Andrea has done with the tower is truly magical and unique. Everything about our time there was perfect. A place we will never forget. To say the service was excellent would be an understatement. It really needs to be experienced first-hand. Thinking about visiting Cinque Terre? Make Capitolare Suite Tower in Portovenere your homebase for the region.  When we arrived, Sergio greeted us at the train station in La Spezia and, from that moment forward, would help make this a special stay. [...]

Andre S.
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