Ligurian Riviera
“ A stay here is an opportunity to enter another world , away from the hectic stresses of everyday life and to experience the restfulness and the romance of a haven of leisurely charm ”
Splendido Mare Swimming pool at the Splendido
Sea view superior room at the Splendido
The Belmond Hotel Splendido and the spectacular surrounding area
Belmond Hotel Splendido and Belmond Splendido Mare Portofino
The Belmond Hotel Splendido enjoys a striking position on a hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Portofino . Once a monastery and then the private summer residence of a noble family , the Splendido became a hotel at the beginning of the 20th Century and has been added to most tastefully over the years . Today the hotel is one of the best in Italy . It is quite captivating due to its wonderful natural setting , its breathtaking sea views , its enchanting gardens abounding in olive trees , azaleas , peach trees , wild lavender , cactus and thyme . The hotel has a superb restaurant with sea views , where you can enjoy the light , natural recipes which make abundant use of the herbs and olive oil which the hotel grows . In summer months , there is also a more informal restaurant at the pool�side . Leisure facilities for guests include a large outdoor heated swimming pool , gymnasium , a tennis court , sauna and beauty salon and a motor launch that can be hired . The hotel also provides information on local walks , for example to the monastery of San Fruttuoso , accessible only by boat or on foot . Many an hour can be spent strolling in the gardens , where the flowers are particularly striking at the end of May and in June . Most of the hotel ’ s bedrooms have a balcony and a sea view . All rooms are air�conditioned and are equipped to the expected deluxe standard with immense care and attention to
detail . Other striking features of the hotel are the numerous black and white photographs in the piano bar of famous visitors the hotel has had over the years . An outdoor restaurant has been created in Mediterranean�Ligurian style , from where you can enjoy the views of the bay of Portofino . There are also comfortable lounges and verandahs , a television room and a bar . An extension of the Splendido is the picturesque Belmond Splendido Mare , charmingly situated in the piazzetta on the waterfront in Portofino itself , ten minutes walk from the Splendido with sixteen beautifully decorated rooms and suites . The facilities of the main hotel are open to all guests of the Splendido Mare . Both buildings , quite different in character , are highly recommended .
BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO IE35 and BELMOND SPLENDIDO MARE IE35A Official category Splendido 5 star . Splendido Mare 4 star . Open Hotel Splendido : 11 April to 3 Nov . Hotel Splendido Mare : 19 Apr to 13 Oct Location Overlooking the sea in Portofino , about five minutes ’ drive from the resort of Santa Margherita and about an hour ’ s drive east of Genoa airport . Distances in miles Genoa 23 , Santa Margherita 3 , Milan 107 , Como 135 , Pisa 89 , Florence 134 . Nearest airports Milan and Genoa . At hotel Heated open�air swimming pool ( usually in operation from Apr to Oct ), Tennis court , Bar , Motor boat for hire , Health and Well�Being Centre with Sauna , Turkish bath , Massage , beauty treatments and hairdressing ,
Gym , Solarium , Boutique , Car park or private garage payable locally , 2 Restaurants , Shuttle service between the two hotels , Room service . Bedrooms 70 rooms at the Splendido , 16 rooms at the Splendido Mare , each with bath or shower and wc , air�conditioning , satellite television , telephone , safe , mini-bar . Local interest Ligurian Riviera � numerous fishing villages , ports and beaches , Cinque Terre , Markets in Portofino and Santa Margherita . Sports nearby Beaches , Riding , Golf at Rapallo , Walking , Water sports , Sailing . Italian Expressions include Bed and breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 2240 per person for 5 nights including scheduled flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
Phone 01392 441275 to make a reservation or to discuss your holiday plans 141