Welcome to a world of elegance and refinement where hospitality and service
are second to none. Standing amid verdant woodlands overlooking a ravishing
seascape, The Hotel Splendido is a unique blend of beauty and comfort.
Accommodation:
The Hotel consists of 65 Rooms and Suites, most with a breathtaking
sea view.
Standard Rooms:
Tastefully appointed in sober pastel Colours and delicately decorated, the
Standard Rooms overlook the gardens. Bathrooms are equipped with a
single vanity, Heated Towel Rails, Scales and a fine assortment of Toiletries.
Some of the Single Rooms do not afford significant views, though they are
well appointed and feature the amenities common to all other Rooms.
Sea View Rooms:
Tastefully appointed in sober pastel Colours and delicately decorated these
Sea View Rooms are larger and more comfortable than the standard, they afford
a spectacular Sea View. Bathrooms are equipped with a single vanity (some
with double vanities), Heated Towel Rails, Scales and a fine Assortment of
Toiletries.
Sea View Rooms with a Balcony:
Our most Spacious Rooms, beautifully decorated in delicate pastel
Colours that complement the breathtaking view of the Bay and the glittering Mediterranean
below. Some of these Rooms are decorated with Magical Fresco Paintings of Scenes
from around Portofino by local artists. A number of these Rooms can accomodate
an extra bed.
Superior Junior Suite:
Charming, well furnished and spacious, these Junior Suites offer guaranteed
Sea View (except one), most with a large Balcony or Terrace and some with
windows. All Bathrooms feature double vanities, separate privies and walk in
Showers and always a Bath Tub. Some offer a spacious walk in Wardrobe.
Deluxe Junior Suites:
The decor and colour scheme is in sunny Mediterranean shades, very restful.
King Size Beds, Sofas and Armchairs assure the utmost comfort. Bathrooms are
large, well lit and feature exquisite amenities.
Executive Junior Suites:
Exterior view of one of our Executive Junior Suites, set to one side of The
Hotel with its own private entrance, affording a high degree of privacy.
Deluxe Suite:
When dusk falls and sky fades into sea. Experience a private moment of
purest romance. Some Suites offer Two Terraces with breathtaking Sea Views,
others have Balconies or Terraces.
Exclusive Suites:
Exclusive Suites enjoy very large Bathrooms with separate Shower
Cubicles, Bath Tub, and beauifully furnished double vanity basins and armoires.
A beautiful selection of Toileteries, the soft towels and dressing gowns make
these Bathrooms a haven of Comforts.
Presidential Suite:
From March 2004 the newly restructured and refurbished Presidential Suite
will offer three magnificent spacious terraces overlooking Portofino’s
cove and Tigullio. Charming, tastefully appointed in delicate pastel colours
that will complement the breathtaking view of the Bay. The Presidential Suite
will have very large Bathroom, well appointed with a Bath Tub, Separate
Shower Cubicle, Double vanities and armoires. Equipped with king size or Twin
Beds, All Comforts, Fax and Computer. Connections, it ahs a separate Living
Room. It may be connected to a Junior Suite Executive to make a magnificent Two
Bedroom Suite.
Meeting & Conference:
The Hotel Splendido offers a choice of two well appointed Private
Rooms, the Ginepro Room and the Pitosforo Room, which can accommodate up to 160
and 50 persons respectively providing excellent facilities for Banquets,
Cocktails, Wedding Parties and for small, select seminars. The latest
presentation and communications equipment can be supplied, for example, front
and back projection for both slides and Video. A number of Business
services are available, including Direct Dial Telephones, Fax and Telex, Courier
Service, Message taking and Secretarial Services. The in house Director of Sales
is at your disposal with information and assistance to make your event a
successful one. Imagine the elegance and tranquility of The Hotel Splendido,
an idyllic setting for senior level meetings, select seminars or small VIP
Gatherings.
Conference Facilities:
Private Dining:
The Hotel Splendido is the perfect location for your special occasion,
whether it is an elegant Cocktail Reception, Wedding Celebration, or a
Private Dinner. Listed below are some recommended private Dining
Menus, our private Dining Team are delighted to work with clients to tailor the
menu to their exact requirements to make your event at the Hotel Splendido as
memorable as possible. The lunch will be served in a Private Room with 6/8 Seat
Tables. For a lower number of guests, we shall be pleased to reserve a Unique
Table.
History:
Originally a Monastery, the Four Story building was attacked with such
frequency in the 16th Century by Saracen Pirates that the monks abandoned
it to the sheep that roamed the coastal hills. In the 19th Century, Baron
Baratta revived the wreck, converting it into a family summer house. It had been
built on an East West axis, following the contour of the hill, so that as well
as having views of the sea from all its principal windows, it also had the sun
all day. In 1901 Mr. Ruggero Valentini, the pioneer of tourism at Portofino,
transformed Villa Baratta into the Grand Hotel Splendid.
Since the beginning the hotel has played host to the most famous and noble
families in Europe and the cream of the international jet-set. The Duke of
Windsor was the first person to sign the visitors' book at the Hotel
Splendido in Portofino. His name is scrawled next to that of Wallis,
his wife. In 1952 they were the first in a long list of illustrious visitors who
came to cushion themselves against the uncomfortable realities of life. Lauren
Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Clark
Gable, Ava Gardner, CatherineDeneuve, Liza MinelliandRex Harrison all stayed at the Splendido. In the 50's and the 60's,
Harrison, who had a Villa on the slopes above the Splendido, transferred la
Dolce Vita from Rome to Portofino, where he played it out on the hotel's
celebrated terrace, at his villa and in the bars and restaurants of the little
port. Some were Harrison's guests, at his villa; the rest occupied most of the
Splendido's bedrooms and suites, each of which has its own Balcony or Terrace,
overlooking the cove of Portofino and the Gulf. Today the Splendido still has a
Patrician Air. It is not a Grand Hotel in the conventional sense, it has none of
the sumptuous fantasy of the Ritz and it doesn't pretend to be a setting for
elaborate social rituals. Instead it is Quietly Democratic. The
principal reception Rooms are furnished with old looking glasses, gilt console
tables and Persian rug, the Dining Room serves food based on local, even
peasant, tradition fresh fish, home made pasta and lots of local aromatic herbs.
The gardens run down the slopes beneath The Hotel to the sea, Bushes of lavender
and wild Herbs grow thickly under old olive trees and tangles of bougainvillaea
obscure the paths and overhang secluded garden benches. In 1985 Orient Express
Hotels bought the Hotel and started a pluriennal project of renovation. All
Rooms have since been completely redecorated and refurbished.
Services & Facilities:
Swimming Pool:
Relax in our Oval Shaped, Heated, Saltwater Swimming Pool amidst our
lush gardens and enjoying spectacular views of the sea. Or unwind on a sun
bed, order a long drink and soak in the view.
Coastline:
The rugged coastline of Liguria is dramatic and magnificent.
Guests can enjoy the pleasure of bathing in the sea at Paraggi, a short walk
from the hotel. Paraggi cannot be defined as a Village it is a cluster of
Private Villas which surround the little sandy bay, caressed by a sea which
varies in colour from cobalt blue to emerald green. The bay is bounded on one
side by a Private Castle and on the other by Punta Cajega. A Small Hotel and
some Restaurants are the unique features of this exclusive locality. Sea bathing
here is absolutely glorious.
Tennis:
Play tennis on the all weather Tennis Court, set in the hillside to one side
of The Hotel, surrounded by lush gardens. The Tennis Court is
available from 08:00 to 20:00.
Golf:
Located just a 20 minutes drive from Hotel Splendido is the famous
Golf Club of Rapallo, one of the oldest courses in Italy, that has
welcomed many famous golfers, both amateur and professional. Opened in 1930 the
Duke of Windsor first played golf here in 1938 during one of his many
visits to the Hotel Splendido. This Par 70, 5,639 metre course will provide a
challenge to all levels of golfers, amidst a magical setting Combining Woodland,
Hills and Rivers. Closed Tuesdays. Keen golfers should take advantage of the
Golf in Portofino package.
Gymnasium:
The Hotel offers a gymnasium equipped with a variety of exercise machines and
equipment. It has a hardwood floor throughout and a glass wall which
affords remarkable views of the sea while you exercise. Opening hours are from
08:00 to 20:00.
Transfers:
Genoa is connected to major European cities through Cristoforo Colombo
International Airport and our concierge can arrange any kind of flight
ticketing within Italy, Europe and for International Destinations. We can also
provide full details of all train and plane connections. Private cars and
drivers are available for transfers anywhere in Italy and abroad.
Health:
Whether you need a Doctor or Dentist or want to indulge in a healthy massage
or general body care, our concierge's assistance is immediate.
Beauty and Babysitting:
The new Health & Wellness Centre, located on the hotel premises,
provides all kinds of treatments throughout the day, seven days a week. Hair
stylist, manicure, pedicure, sauna, massage, facial treatments are available and
can be booked for as long as necessary.
Sports:
The Spectacular Pool surrounded by lush gardens with view of the bay and the
Tennis Court, are located on the premises, as well as a small Gymnasium equipped
with weights, a walking track and a bicycle. Golf and Horse Riding at nearby
Rapallo.
Bars & Restaurants:
Enjoy the very best of fine Italian Cuisine at The Hotel
Splendido'sLa Terrazza Restaurant, where you can enjoy
magnificent views of the bay, or dine indoors in elegant splendour. For
more relaxed al fresco dining at The Pool Restaurant where our lunch time
salad buffet is legendary. Or, find the best vantage point to enjoy the jetset
bustle of Portofino harbour from the terrace of the Chuflay Restaurant at
the Splendido Mare.
Opening Times
Lunch & Snacks
Dinner
La Terrazza
13:00 - 14:30
19:30 - 22:00
Pool Restaurant
10:00 - 19:00
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Chuflay Restaurant
Noon - 16:00
19:30 - 23:00
La Terrazza:
This Open Air Terrace Restaurant, filled with the beautiful fragrance of
colourful flowers and plants, offers breathtaking views over Portofino Bay
and The Tigullian Gulf. Chef and his team offer the finest Italian and
regional specialities, including pasta with basil and locally caught fish. The
Indoor Restaurant has a more formal atmosphere with handpainted walls and
hardwood floors throughout, offering many fine Italian and regional
specialities. It seats a maximum of 120 people in an elegant, soothing setting.
Pool Restaurant:
From Spring to Autumn, The Poolside Restaurant serves alfresco, Buffet
Style lunches and snacks, including an array of regional specialities and a wide
selection of beverages. Patio furniture makes for a casual setting where you can
enjoy superb views and dips in the pool. Open from 10:00 to 19:00.
Cocktail & Piano Bar:
Handpainted walls in cool watercolours with black and white marbled floors
create the perfect ambience in which guests can relax and enjoy an aperitif
before Dinner, prepared and served by the Head Barman. Guests can also
enjoy an after dinner drink along with the stars and celebrities in the Romantic
Piano Bar with its cosy chairs and soothing warm colours. Opening hours:
10:00 to 01:00
Pool Bar:
From Spring to Autumn, The Pool Bar serves delicious cocktails and a
wide selection of beverages on the patio, or by the pool. A refreshing cocktail
is the perfect way to enjoy the magnificent views between dips in the pool. The
Pool Bar is open from 10:00 am to 19:00.
Other Information:
Health & Wellness Centre:
The new Health & Wellness Centre opened in June 2003, offers
a wide range of Treatments, Therapies and Beauty Care to help you relax and re
energise. Traditional beauty care treatments such as Manicures, Pedicures,
Waxing, Facials, Hairdressing and massages will now be complemented by a
new suite of facilities offering a wide range of Body Care treatments in Private
Treatment Rooms as well as Sauna and Steam Rooms, and a new
Thalassotherapy Pool. Enjoy an exciting range of wellbeing programmes at Hotel
Splendido.
Location:
Genoa International Airport is 37 km (45 minutes) from the Hotel Splendido
and provides a wide range of international connections. From Milan,
Florence and Rome, alight at the railway stations of Rapallo (8 km) and
Santa Margherita (5km) and then by taxi to the Hotel.