The lovely 4-Star Hotel Monte Rosa is our base whilst in Chiavari. Located near the beautiful historic centre, close to the railway station and the shorefront and marina, this is the perfect hotel from which to conduct our explorations of northern Italy. The hotel was set up as a small independent hotel in 1909, and has grown to include a restaurant, serving food inspired by the surrounding area, a bar, a swimming pool, and a sun terrace. The rooms are comfortable and well furnished, and come well equipped with air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, a television, a minibar, an in-room safe, and complimentary Wi-Fi.