The luxurious Splendido is housed in a 16th-century monastery building and offers magnificent views of Portofino Bay. With its excellent facilities, delicious food, and exceptional service, it is rightly considered one of Italy's grande dame hotels. Stay in light-filled rooms with high-quality parquet flooring, vintage furniture, and marble bathrooms, pamper yourself in the wellness center, and enjoy the surroundings with excursions to the picturesque Cinque Terre or boat tours through Portofino.
With a few exceptions, each of the 70 rooms and suites offers stunning sea views and impressive marble bathrooms with bathtubs. There are also different styles to choose from; the standard rooms are decorated in shades of gold and cream and have a traditional, elegant flair, while some of the larger suites feature hardwood floors, fine white walls, and splashes of turquoise or pistachio green. Three breathtaking suites feature intricate parquet floors, dramatic black and white bathrooms, and wraparound terraces with sun loungers and chairs from which you can enjoy the view even better.
Breakfast on the terrace in the sunshine is a real treat. The menu features exquisite Mediterranean specialties such as smoked salmon, tuna, and swordfish, as well as hot dishes such as local red shrimp and grilled steak. Dinner in the elegant La Terrazza restaurant with its breathtaking view is a must. Chef Corrado Corti's Mediterranean menus delight with their unpretentious regional cuisine – the pasta creations alone are to die for. After dinner, the in-house pianist creates a relaxed atmosphere in the bar.
The Belmond Splendido is a magnificent resort hotel in every respect. Here, you can revel in the wonderful Dolce Vita lifestyle at every turn – whether in the magnificent saltwater infinity pool, the excellent spa, or the splendid gardens. The enchanting Portofino is also just a five-minute walk away via a pretty, shaded footpath. Excursions to the mountains to visit wine, olive oil, and cheese producers, as well as trips to Cinque Terre or beautiful Portovenere, can also be arranged. Or you can use the hotel's own 36-foot boat for a romantic champagne cruise at sunset.
Precious Italian craftsmanship pleases the eye wherever you look. But when you look outside, onto the balcony or terrace, it is the colorful flowers and the deep blue Ligurian Sea that lift your spirits. The former monastery, which has been converted into a private residence, opened its doors to guests in 1902 and became very popular with the Dolce Vita community in the 1960s. It still exudes a touch of old-world glamour without being pretentious in any way. The style is delightfully traditional, and in the public rooms, furnished with antiques, you will find an impressive collection of black-and-white photos of former guests, including Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Liza Minelli, and Madonna. Stroll through the flower-filled courtyard, go fishing or boating, visit the world-famous city of Genoa, or explore the hidden corners of this enchanting region.
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