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Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Portofino & the Italian Riviera · Italy

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Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Belmond (LVMH) · Hillside grand hotel · Above Portofino harbour, within the regional park

A former 16th-century Benedictine monastery turned the Riviera's most storied hotel, perched in terraced gardens above the bay. A sensitive 2025 reimagining by Martin Brudnizki returned the 52-room house to the spirit of a private Italian villa, anchored in Chiavari rattan, Albissola ceramics and noble materials. It remains the address against which all others on this coast are measured.

Why we recommend it

The single most legendary hotel on the Italian Riviera, freshly restored without losing its soul.

Signature

Jardin des Rêves spa by Dior, the first Dior Spa in Italy, set in tiered flower gardensHeated saltwater pool and the La Terrazza restaurant overlooking the bayVilla Beatrice, a restored private summer residence for the most discreet stays

Book Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino with us

We reserve Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino through Fora — a Virtuoso member agency — at the same rate you’d pay direct, with VIP perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast and a property credit layered on at no extra cost. There is no fee to you.

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