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Hotel Splendido is a Belmond hotel in Portofino, Italy, set in lush gardens above the Ligurian Sea. It has 48 rooms and suites across several categories, a private villa, and five signature suites, along with two restaurants and a cocktail bar. The hotel includes the first Dior Spa in Italy, a heated outdoor pool, a gym, and a tennis court, and it runs a complimentary shuttle to Splendido Mare in Portofino’s Piazzetta.
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Hotel Splendido is located in Portofino, Italy, on a hillside above the bay, with views over the Ligurian Sea. The address is Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino, Genoa.
The hotel is a 20-minute walk from Portofino Marina, a 15-minute drive from Santa Margherita Ligure Station, and a 45-minute drive from Genoa International Airport (GOA). It also offers a complimentary shuttle to Splendido Mare in Portofino’s Piazzetta.
Portofino itself is known for its pastel houses, winding streets, and a harbour with sailboats and yachts. The hotel’s gardens overlook the bay.
Hotel Splendido has 48 rooms and suites, including five signature suites, plus one independent private villa called Villa Beatrice. Room categories include Rooms, Junior Suites, Suites, and Signature Suites.
Rooms range from 22–39m² and sleep up to 2 guests. Junior Suites range from 39–44m² and sleep up to 2 guests. Suites range from 60–78m² and sleep up to 3 guests. Signature Suites range from 55–127m² and sleep up to 3 guests.
The hotel has two restaurants and a cocktail bar. La Terrazza Restaurant serves Ligurian cuisine for lunch and dinner, using local ingredients such as Santa Margherita Ligure prawns, Chiavari hazelnuts, and Portofino saffron. Dinner includes classic Ligurian seafood and signature dishes by chef Corrado Corti.
Splendido Grill offers Italian dining with views over the Ligurian Sea. Baratta Sedici Bar serves cocktails and spirits.
Dining experiences include La Portofinese Eco-Farm, wine tasting, and private dinners.
The hotel has the first Dior Spa in Italy, set in its gardens. The Dior Spa includes four indoor treatment rooms and two outdoor treatment gazebos at Le Jardin des Rêves Dior, plus a lounge terrace and a boutique. It is open daily from 10am to 8pm and offers massages, facials, and wellness rituals.
Other facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a tennis court, a boutique, and boat excursions. The hotel also has banqueting space and six event venues hosting up to 60 guests, with four event venues available without buyouts. Services include intimate ceremonial weddings, blessings, honeymoons, and family celebrations.
With rooms and suites that sleep up to three guests, a private villa, family celebrations, and a range of activities, the hotel suits couples, families, and groups. The tennis court, gym, pool, and boat excursions appeal to active guests, while the Dior Spa and dining options suit those seeking relaxation.
Its history as a former Benedictine monastery and 19th-century summer house, and its long association with famous guests, give it a storied character. The complimentary shuttle to Portofino’s Piazzetta makes it convenient for exploring the village.
The hotel is a 45-minute drive from Genoa International Airport (GOA) and a 15-minute drive from Santa Margherita Ligure Station. It is also a 20-minute walk from Portofino Marina. A complimentary shuttle runs to Splendido Mare in Portofino’s Piazzetta.
Editorial verification: Hotel Splendido is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel Splendido is located in Portofino, Italy, at Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino, Genoa. It sits on a hillside above the bay with views over the Ligurian Sea.
Hotel Splendido is a Belmond hotel. It was renamed Belmond Hotel Splendido in 2014 as part of the rebrand of Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.
The hotel has 48 rooms and suites, including five signature suites, plus one independent private villa called Villa Beatrice.
Room categories include Rooms (22–39m², sleeps up to 2), Junior Suites (39–44m², sleeps up to 2), Suites (60–78m², sleeps up to 3), and Signature Suites (55–127m², sleeps up to 3).
The hotel has two restaurants and a cocktail bar: La Terrazza Restaurant, Splendido Grill, and Baratta Sedici Bar.
Yes. The hotel has the first Dior Spa in Italy, with four indoor treatment rooms, two outdoor treatment gazebos at Le Jardin des Rêves Dior, a lounge terrace, and a boutique. There is also a heated outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and a tennis court.
The hotel is a 45-minute drive from Genoa International Airport (GOA), a 15-minute drive from Santa Margherita Ligure Station, and a 20-minute walk from Portofino Marina. A complimentary shuttle runs to Splendido Mare in Portofino’s Piazzetta.
Hotel Splendido is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel Splendido is in Portofino, Italy. Address: Portofino, Genoa, Liguria, Italy.
| Location | Portofino, Italy |
|---|---|
| Address | Portofino, Genoa, Liguria, Italy |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | belmond.com |
| General manager | Alfonso Pacifico · Area Managing Director Portofino and General Manager of Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino · source: mediahub.belmond.com, checked 2026-09-28 |
| Area guide | Portofino luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino · belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino/accommodation · belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino/restaurants-and-bars · belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino/wellness · belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino/location · belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino/experiences · belmond.com/en/hotels/europe/italy/splendido-portofino/wellness/modal/dior-spa-splendido · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmond_Hotel_Splendido
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