Belmond Hotel Splendido, Portofino, Italy
Set overlooking the harbor, with its luxury yachts and picture perfect views, Belmond Hotel Splendido is one of the most celebrated hotels in Portofino. A stay here embraces all that is best about the art of holidaying. Enjoy warm days by the pool while celebrated cuisine and magical views of the turquoise Mediterranean entertains you. This elegant hotel encapsulates the Belmond experience, delivering you right to the heart of the vibrant local scene.
Pick from 16 chic rooms at intimate Belmond Splendido Mare. The Ava Gardner Suite has the largest terrace in the hotel, with a potted lemon tree and brightly-colored Mediterranean flowers. Enjoy the artistic flourishes in the rooms of larger Belmond Hotel Splendido, or lose yourself in the heavenly private garden of the Dolce Vita Suite.
Experience Italian dining at its decadent best. Start the day with an invigorating motorboat ride or a soak in the saltwater swimming pool. End it with a candlelit dinner and a starlight stroll through the lush flower gardens. And for the time in between, you will be spoiled for choices.
The hotel spa is an Italian indulgence at its most sophisticated. Expert practitioners, treatments rich in essential oils and an ambiance of perfect harmony is the perfect recipe to soothe the mind, body, and soul. Polish up with a manicure, then unwind in the sauna, nestled in the shade of the hotel verdant Mediterranean gardens.
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About Portofino, Italy
Portofino is a fishing village on the Italian Riviera coastline, southeast of Genoa city. Pastel-colored houses, high-end boutiques, and seafood restaurants fringe the popular Piazzetta, a small cobbled square overlooking the harbor. A panoramic path leads from the Piazzetta to Castello Brown, a 16th-century fortress, and museum with art exhibitions and breathtaking views of the town and the Ligurian Sea.
Shopping in Portofino is every fashionista dream come true. From high-end boutiques that hand-picks the best of the best, while providing that classic Italian touch, to exclusive tailor-shops. There is plenty to keep you busy for weeks.
Being a fishing village, you wouldn’t expect anything less than delicious and fresh food when dining in Portofino. And you won't be disappointed, instead, you will discover the fresh and traditional produce with a modern twist. If visiting in high season, which is normally between June-August, make dinner reservations for your favorite restaurants, as it can be pretty busy.
Discover all the things that make Italy such a wonderful place to visit. The fascinating culture, the phenomenal cuisine and the spectacular scenery of Portofino will follow you long after you’ve gone.
