Hotel Splendido, Liguria

About Hotel Splendido

One of the world's most highly acclaimed hotels, the luxurious 5* Hotel Splendido is set high amidst its own garden on a hillside overlooking the romantic bay and harbour of Portofino.

Owned by Orient-Express Hotels, the magnificent structure that now houses the sumptuous Hotel Splendido was originally a 16th century Benedictine monastery.

Luxury runs throughout the Hotel Splendido, where each guestroom is unique in its décor. Furnished with antiques and featuring hand painted trompe l'oeil interiors and equipped with modern amenities.

A range of leisure and well-being facilities includes a lovely cliff side swimming pool, tennis court, use of the famous course at the Golf Club of Rapallo and a selection of water sports based in nearby Santa Margherita beach. For that ultra relaxing environment, head to the Hotel Splendido's Wellness Centre and sample a variety of treatments, massages, sauna, steam room and thalassotherapy pool.

If you are looking to indulge yourself even further, hire the Hotel Splendido's private Chris-Craft Corsair 36 speedboat with driver, and spend those long, Ligurian afternoons discovering the beauty of the Italian Riveria. Or wind down with an aperitivo on one of the Hotel Splendido's sunset cruises, which take place around the splendid Bay of Portofino.

In addition to the impeccable blend of stylish décor and first class service is the relaxed and informal atmosphere that can be found amongst these Ligurian hills, you will find the picturesque town of Portofino is only a 10 minute downhill walk away.

Accommodation:

Rooms with bath, television, minibar, hairdryer and safe.

Supplements (from):

Sea View & Balcony £40. Superior Junior Suite with Sea View £160. Deluxe Junior Suite with Sea View & Balcony £199. Executive Junior Suite with Sea View & Balcony £274. Deluxe Suite with Sea View £349. Exclusive Suite with Sea View £555. Single (Reduction £4). Half Board £85.

Facilities:

3 Restaurants
3 Bars
Lounge
Heated seawater Swimming pool (normally in use mid May-Sep)
Wellness Centre including sauna and steam room (payable locally)
Small gymnasium
Tennis court
Golf course at Rapallo
Watersports nearby (payable locally)
Free on-site parking and garage (payable locally approx Euro 30 + 10% VAT per day).

Information:

The hotel has 64 air-conditioned rooms.
Transfer time from Genoa airport: 55 mins.
Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Buffet breakfast.
Official Rating 5 Star Deluxe

About Liguria

Liguria, a metaphor of simplicity, Italian style and sophisticated pleasures. Its two rivieras are divided by the Gulf of Genoa, with the Riviera Ponente bordering the French Côte d'Azur stretching off to Monaco. The Ponente is a picture book of pastel houses and green gardens perched on towering cliffs whilst the Riviera Levante presents a more rugged beauty and the ancient maritime republic of Genoa.

SAN REMO
Just a stone's throw from the French border is the charming 19th century resort of San Remo, known as the 'town of flowers'. The fascinating old quarter of steep streets, covered alleys and secret squares contrasts with the elegant and famous resort that has blossomed in the ancient fishing port below.

PORTOFINO
Once a struggling artists' refuge, Portofino has become one of Italy's most exclusive and sought after holiday resorts. Its harbour is moored with yachts and its pedestrian-only streets crammed with a galaxy of designer names and stylish Italian restaurants.

ALASSIO
A favourite of Hemingway, Alassio's charming old town rises above a former fishing village with spectacular beaches overlooked by the 16th century church of Sant' Ambrogio. From its bell-tower are spectacular views to Isola Gallinara with its historic Benedictine abbey.

RAPALLO
Set among orange groves and a thriving marina popular with international yachting crews, its palm-lined esplanade culminates in a 16th century castle jutting from the harbour.

SESTRI LEVANTE
A stretch of coast close to the promontory of the romantic Cinque Terre, a picturesque sandy beach overlooks a lovely curving peninsula with a congregation of pastel-washed houses.

DIANO MARINA
Surrounded by olive groves, this marina lies on a wide bay and is a popular beach resort for families.

SANTA MARGHERITA
An enchanting and well-heeled town leads down to a traditional harbour filled with brightly coloured fishing shacks.