Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino Italy
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino, Genoa, Italy
Belmond.com/hotelsplendido
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Belmond
Shareholders
LVMH
Date of Creation
Belmond property since 1985
Hotel General Manager
Alfonso Pacifico has been appointed as Area Managing Director, Portofino and General Manager Splendido, a Belmond Hotel.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
History & Story
The Splendido, a Belmond hotel, Portofino began life as a Benedictine monastery in the 16th century. Around 300 years later, Baron Baratta saw the potential in the monastic ruins and transformed them into a summer villa. In 1901, tourism pioneer Ruggero Valentini turned the villa into the Grand Hotel Splendid. Before long it was welcoming celebrities and nobility through its doors. In the 1950s, the hotel became a romantic getaway for famous lovers such as Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart.
Date Renewal
Splendido in 2025 reveals a new, major phase of the multi-year renovation led by internationally renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. An entirely new main building awaits, including new rooms and communal areas; a restyled cocktail bar; coffee bar; lounge bar; breakfast area; retail space and Italy’s first Dior Spa.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Prime location in the protected park Portofino, with jaw-dropping views of the Gulf
• Complimentary shuttle service connecting the Splendido with Splendido Mare, in the Piazzetta
• Private motor boat for hire to cruise the Ligurian coast
• La Terrazza Restaurant, boasting unforgettable views and offering the best Ligurian cuisine
• Heated salt-water pool with a view
• Private gazebo in a secluded corner of the gardens for open-air treatments in collaboration with Dior
• Signature experiences for an unforgettable stay
• Bagni Fiore beach club in Paraggi, available for hotel guests.
• A brand-new Dior Spa awaits with a full treatment menu that draws on the skills and expertise of Dior skincare.
Location
The Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino is located amid verdant woodlands overlooking the Bay of Portofino and just a short stroll away from Splendido Mare, in the heart of Portofino’s Piazzetta.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Visits to a sustainable local farm
• Sunset cruises to San Fruttuoso Abbey
• Excursions to charming Cinque Terre
• Exclusive tours of Genoa
• Walking in the protected park of Portofino
Fun Facts
Also four-legged guests are treated at the Splendido. The hotel offers dog massages and a range of dedicated amenities.
Children’s Corner
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino welcomes its little guests to experience this wonderful hotel and the Ligurian Coast with its hidden secrets. Children can have fun at the Smile Club with English-speaking tutor or choose from a range of special activities such as fishing with an authentic fisherman.
Available during the summer months.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Choose from 52 beautifully furnished rooms and suites, many with private terraces looking out on enchanting panoramic views of Portofino Bay.
• La Dolce Vita
• Baronessa Suite
• San Giorgio Suite
• Riviera Suite
• Prestige Suite
• Portofino Suite
• Glicine Suite
• Sea View Suite
• Smeraldo Junior Suite
• Splendido Junior Suite
• Prestige Junior Suite
• Glicine Junior Suite
• Baratta Junior Suite
• Premium Room
• Garden View Room
All accommodation includes: Air conditioning • 24-hour room service • Minibar • Complimentary WiFi • Fresh flowers • Twice-daily housekeeping service • Satellite TV • Daily newspapers • Courtesy line by Acqua di Parma • Nespresso machine in all suites • Press Reader with over 3,000 periodicals in 18 languages • In-room bar with complimentary soft drinks and water
Restaurants & Bars
• La Terrazza
Open-air terrace with breathtaking views over Portofino Bay and the Tigullian Gulf offering fine Italian and regional specialities
• Splendido Grill
Casual daytime dining experience featuring Italian classics, elegant fine dining atmosphere in the evening with fire-inspired cuisine.
• Champagne Garden
An open-air terrace in the lush gardens overlooking the Bay of Portofino. The perfect spot to enjoy an aperitif or a glass of chilled champagne.
• Bar Baratta16
Fully-refurbished fine bar. Be entertained by live piano music from 19:00 to midnight.
Wellness
Located on the second floor, the wellness centre is the place to soothe mind, body and soul with botanical therapies administered by expert practitioners. A private gazebo in a secluded corner of the gardens is available to enjoy open-air treatments in collaboration with Dior. During their stay guests can enjoy complimentary use of the sauna, nestled in the shade of the verdant Mediterranean gardens, and take advantage of the Fitness Centre. An heated, outdoor panoramic pool is also available, to take a plunge with a view of the Gulf.
Extra Notable Features
Launching in June 2025, Splendido will reveal Italy’s very first permanent Dior Spa, heralding a new era of indulgence and marking a significant milestone for the hotel, which has undergone a multi-phase renovation. Located on the second floor of Portofino’s original Grande Dame, with views over the Ligurian coastline, the indoor-outdoor space will offer a nature-inspired experience that complements the hotel’s existing Dior Jardin des Rêves, in the hotel’s beautiful gardens, embodying Splendido’s commitment to offering guests a holistic wellness retreat.
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2024
CNT Readers’ Choice Awards (Top Hotels in Italy #3)
Number of employees
120