After a fabulous holiday in Sorrento last year (Hotel Ambasciatori) we wanted to return to Italy but go somewhere that we had not been before. On choosing Santa Margherita as an ideal base we struggled to find a hotel to meet our requirements and eventually booked the Metropole. A couple of weeks before we went we checked the hotel website... more

We picked Santa Margherita Ligure and Metropole for four nights to visit Cinque Terre. Once we saw the beautiful landscaping, pool and incredible views we had to force ourselves out and about! This was the perfect location; minutes from the train station, town centre and buses. Room 124 was clean, spacious, had a mini bar, great storage and a small... more

We were in Italy for 2 weeks and had no reservations only reviews from tripadvisor on hotels I thought we would be comfortable in so we showed up without a reservation.They offered us a great deal including breakfast and dinner.The food and service were fantastic.The room was a nice size and the oceanview was perfect.We took the ferry to Portofino,we... more

My wife and I stayed here for four days during our trip to Italy, and of all the hotels in which we stayed during the trip, this was our favorite experience. Although it was a bit more expensive than the hotels in Florence and Rome, the enchanting location was well worth the price. Located right on the water in the... more

While searching hotels in the area we were first drawn to Portofino., However many of the hotels were closed and we stumbled upon Hotel Metropole in SM. The hotel was great, the grounds were beautiful, the view was fantastic. We stayed in one of the rooms on the beach and while a bit small- somewhat typical of Italy- the room... more

I had my first holiday alone in June 2008, staying 7 nights at the Metropole in Santa Margherita. The evening meal in the hotel restaurant turned out to be one of the highlights. When I booked and found I had to have half board I wasn't sure if I would like the arrangement. But as it turned out I found... more

This is a fabulous hotel in a beautiful location. We stayed for 4 nights in March 2008 and would love to return. Even though it is in close proximity to the railway station, (about 2 minute walk) you do not hear the trains at all. Upon entering our room, we were blown away by the view from our window. We... more

I agree with the previous review and its detail. Our family of 5 with kids ages 9, 12 & 13 found the hotel very convenient to the town, loved the access to the ocean but very unfriendly towards kids. There were very few other families with children with mostly older couples. The staff at the reception and at the beach... more

I can see why this hotel gets good reviews, it is charming but I didn't find it particularly suitable for our family holiday. We stayed for 3 nights in August with our two children aged 12 and 14. We had booked a family suite with private garden (which even although I had booked early in the year was all they... more