Description
Many of the rooms at Hotel Splendido have private terraces looking out over the harbour and are decorated in a traditional fresh and light northern Italian style.
The small, traditional fishing village of Portofino retains a feeling of old-world charm and as a UNESCO World Heritage site, where no new structures have been built since 1935, has a truly unspoilt feeling. With scenery of breathtaking natural beauty it is unsurprising that this town has attracted writers such as Guy de Maupassant and Truman Capote, and the most glamorous Hollywood stars, including Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable. As part of the Orient Express Hotel group, the service provided is unfailingly superb and in keeping with the glamorous history of the Hotel Splendido and the Cinque Terra.
Guide price
£3,183 Per person
£3,183 Per person based on 2 sharing a double room with sea view for 7 nights on a B&B basis including flights and transfers
Accommodation
The rooms types at the Hotel Splendido vary, with three different types of Double rooms, Junior suites and Suites. All rooms have touch control central air conditioning and heating, video and fax/modem facilities with multinational plugs. Bathrooms are equipped with a single vanity, heated towel-rails, scales and a fine assortment of toiletries.
Double rooms offer a choice of a garden view, sea view, or sea view with balcony, all of which are decorated in a traditional Mediterranean style with light pastel colours.
Almost all Junior suites offer incredible views of the bay, while being fitted out with polish wooden floors and extremely comfortable furniture.
Finally, the Suites, which have been recently refurbished, offer two or more terraces maximising the unique views of the Italian Riviera. Many have walk in wardrobes and the spacious bathrooms offer luxurious toiletries, the softest towels and dressing gowns. The rooms are furnished with plush sofas and king-size or twin beds. Once again these are decorated in a light, traditional Mediterranean style.
| Double Room with Garden View | Designed in traditional Mediterranean pastel colours and delicately decorated, these rooms overlook the gardens. All rooms have touch control central air conditioning and heating, video and fax/modem facilities with multinational plugs. Bathrooms are equipped with a single vanity, heated towel-rails, scales and an array of toiletries. |
| Double room with Sea View | More spacious than the garden view rooms, although offers the same facilities and is decorated in a similar light traditional style. |
| Double room with Sea View and Balcony | The most spacious room type. Beautifully decorated in delicate pastel colours that complement perfectly the breathtaking views of the bay and surrounding area. |
| Junior Suite Superior | Luxuriously furnished with polished wooden floors and plush, comfortable furniture, almost all of these suites offer sea views.
Each of the bathrooms have double vanity mirrors, separate WC, walk-in shower and bath tub. Some also offer a spacious walk-in wardrobe. |
| Junior Suite Deluxe | These magnificent suites come with spectacular views of the Gulf and the harbour from the balconies or terraces.
Some have two terraces, which are equipped with sun-beds, table and chairs and are ideal for enjoying an al fresco breakfast or relaxing in the sunshine. |
| Junior Suite Executive | The recently restructured and refurbished junior executive suites offer large, comfortable rooms with king-size or twin beds.
A special feature is that the spacious bathrooms, most with separate shower and double basin, have breathtaking sea views. |
| Suite Deluxe | The bedrooms, often with walk-in dressing rooms, are spacious and decorated in luxurious colour schemes. Some suites feature two terraces with breathtaking sea views, others have balconies or terraces. |
| Suite Executive | Recently refurbished, these are the largest and most aesthetically situated suites, offering breathtaking views from the balconies or terraces overlooking Portofino's cove and the Tigullio Gulf. They also offer very large bathrooms with separate shower cubicles, bath tubs and beautifully furnished double vanity basins and armoires. |
| Presidential Suite | This one-bedroom suite, like the Executive has recently been refurbished. However unlike the Exectutive offers four magnificent terraces overlooking Portofino's cove and the Tigullio Gulf.
The bathroom has marble flooring, a round bath tub, separate shower cubicle, double vanities and armoires and a beautiful mosaic. High end toiletries, beautifully soft towels and dressing gowns add to the feeling of indulgent luxury.
Two Bedroom Presidential Suite
On request, an executive junior suite can be connected to the master suite, creating the ultimate in luxurious relaxation. Can be equipped with king-size or twin beds. |
Childcare
There are no facilities for young children.
Facilities
There are two fantastic restaurants at the Hotel Splendido, both of which serve superb local cuisine. La Terrazza is the gourmet restaurant and offers succulent seafood, a range of pasta dishes and other Italian and regional specialities, while the Pool restaurant serves al fresco, buffet-style lunches and snacks, including regional specialities, delicious pizza and a variety of drinks.
The hotel's Beauty and Wellness centre offers a vast range of Spa treatments, Pilates and Yoga classes, creating a wonderfully relaxing experience in a stunning setting.
| La Terrazza | The terrace, filled with the fragrance of beautiful scented flowers and plants, offers breathtaking views over Portofino Bay and the Tigullio Gulf. The delightfully mild climate of the Italian Riviera ensures pleasant open-air dining for most of the year.
The indoor dining room offers a more formal atmosphere, with an elegant décor of hand-painted walls and hardwood floors throughout. It seats a maximum of 120 people. |
| Pool Restaurant | |
Activities
For golf lovers, there are two Golf clubs in Rapallo and Albenga, each offering championship-quality courses. There is also an all-weather tennis court in the hotel for the more active guest. Boat hires are available from Portofino town.
When to travel
Portofino is a year round destination. The major tourist season is during the summer, when a majority of the annual events and festivals in the area are taking place. This is also an excellent time for sailing races which are popular in the area and draw many tourists in. However, in terms of weather, the months just before and after the busy tourist season may be the best time to head to Portofino.
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Location and directions
Portofino, Northern Italy
Hotel Splendido is set on a verdant hillside overlooking the picture-perfect harbour of Portofino on the Ligurian Riviera.
How to get there
There are daily British Airways flights from London Gatwick to Genoa International Airport. Hotel Splendido is 37 kilometres (45 minutes) from the airport.
