Why Stay?
Perched high above the gleaming bay of Portofino, surrounded by fragrant flowers and tropical palms, and indisputably the very best address in this most sought-after of Italian destinations.
Set on a hillside in four acres of romantic gardens, Belmond Hotel Splendido is a peaches-and-cream villa overlooking the charming little harbour of Portofino, and one of those hotels that brings people back year after year. Reopened in 2025 following a transformative renovation by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, its glorious terrace – long graced by royalty and a bevy of stars from stage and screen – now shines brighter than ever.
Spread over a sequence of terraces, each of the 53 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites affords breathtaking garden or Mediterranean views. Days here are spent topping up your tan around the hillside pool (the only one in Portofino) with its panoramic views, letting cares slip away at the Dior Spa Splendido or the open-air Jardin des Rêves by Dior, while the kids head to the Smile Club.
Dine under the stars at the legendary La Terrazza, linger over the Splendido Grill's relaxed Riviera flavours, or discover Baratta Sedici's contemporary edge – before boarding a Chris-Craft Corsair 36 for a private sunset cruise to San Fruttuoso. Arguably one of the most glamorous places in the world.
