Hotels

> Julia Kostina

I'm your Luxury Travel Adviser associates with Renshaw Travel & Cruise Concepts, high-end Virtuoso agency established in Kitsilano, Vancouver, nearly 60 years ago. Among other noteworthy achievements, we are quite proud to be a member of prestigious Orient-Express Bellini Club.

The Bellini Club is an exclusive, invitation-only club gathering top Orient-Express ambassadors from around the world, and you can imagine us worked quite hard to become one of only 2 privileged in Canada, 80 worldwide.

Now you should see how easy it is for you to get all the advantage from our efforts: you simply book your Orient-Express experience with us, The Bellini Club member, and you become Preferred Guest of the Orient-Express for the time of your stay. So far as you've selected such an agent for your travel arrangements, you are trusted to be a savvy sophisticated client, and you definitely are: I'm quite sure you will enjoy added value of Exclusive Amenities, and please don't hesitate to ask me about promotional rates which I'm first to be informed and which may apply to your stay.

A US$500 gift voucher per booking will be presented on our behalf to each customer who purchases an Orient-Express experience worth a minimum of US$5,000 (conditions apply).

Overview

Set on a verdant hillside overlooking the picture-perfect harbour of Portofino, Hotel Splendido is one of Italy?s most glamorous retreats: warm days by the pool, celebrated cuisine and magical views of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea.

For guests who prefer to stay a little closer to the action, sister hotel Splendido Mare stands beside the renowned Piazzetta, close to the resort?s lively quay.

Location

Set on a hillside in four acres of romantic gardens, the Hotel Splendido overlooks the bay of Portofino, one of the most exclusive towns of Italy?s western coast. Hotel Splendido Mare is in downtown by the picturesque harbour. The hotels are located 37km from Genoa airport.

Guest Accommodation

Hotel Splendido boasts 64 rooms, including 35 magnificent suites and junior suites. Many rooms have private terraces offering breathtaking vistas.

• Double Rooms
• 4 Single rooms
• 26 Junior Suites
• 8 Suites

Splendido Mare boasts 16 rooms and suites, most with a balcony or terrace of the Piazzetta.

• 10 Double Rooms
• 4 Junior Suites
• 2 Suites

Resort Facilities

Fine Dining

• La Terrazza restaurant
• Pool Restaurant
• Cocktail Bar
• Chuflay restaurant (by the harbour)
• Chuflay Bar (by the harbour)

Leisure

• Heated outdoor sea water pool
• Wellness Centre
• Boutique
• Tennis court and gym
• Speedboat excursions
• Courtesy shuttle service between the two hotels

HighLights

• Portofino is a traditional Ligurian fishing village, in which no new houses have been built since 1935, where Hotel Splendido and Splendido Mare are the best hotels to experience luxury and old-world charm
• The two hotels are connected by a scenic path, taking just 15 minutes to walk or 5 minutes by complimentary shuttle
• La Terrazza restaurant has an admirable panoramic location and is a romantic setting where to try regional specialities, including pasta with pesto and locally caught fish
• The Chuflay offers a bar and restaurant with both indoor seating and alfresco dining on the terrace bordering the Piazzetta, for a lively and casual evening
• An after-dinner drink in the romantic Piano Bar with its stunning view of the bay, music and cosy atmosphere
• Lazy afternoons? Located amid lush gardens, with a backdrop of palm trees and fragrant flowers, the infinity pool boasts spectacular views of the bay
• The hotel gymnasium is equipped with all the latest exercise machines
• Fashion lovers will spend time at La Boutique, as it offers timeless collections that are exclusively Made in Italy
• At the indoor Wellness Centre a vast range of massages, treatments and psychophysical disciplines are available, including yoga and pilates

Did You Know?

Build your expertise! Find out all the little things that will make the difference to your clients when booking a stay at Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare.

• Hotel Splendido was voted #1 Overseas Leisure Hotel for Europe in the Reader?s Travel Award by Conde Nast Traveler UK 2010, and #1 Top 20 International Hideaways in Andrew Harpers? Hideaway Report 2010
• All accommodations include daily American breakfast buffet, fresh flowers and twice a day house-keeping services
• Some accommodations can connect offering space and privacy for families, whereas suites can accommodate a roll away bed for a child under 12 at no extra charge
• Children friendly activities are available such as hikes, a pizza making course and child-oriented tours of Portofino, while a day camp is available during summer months with full day activities giving parents the time for sightseeing
• Complimentary wireless/wired internet is available throughout the hotel
• Ultimate pampering with a ?Garden Massage?: guests drift off whilst surrounded by the aroma of the flowers in a secluded corner of the terraced gardens
• Guests can charter our beautiful private boat to tour the Italian Riviera by sea
• The dramatic cliffside views of the enchanting Cinque Terre can be best enjoyed with a hike: the Concierge will assist guests with planning their itinerary
• Guests receive a complimentary third night when staying two consecutive nights. The daily room rate is pre-discounted by 33% and is to be paid for three nights, and includes full American breakfast and one à la carte meal daily
• When staying 5 nights guests benefit from a 20% discount on rack rates, valid for all room categories. The rate includes full American breakfast for two daily
• When booking Hotel Splendido on the Grand Tour Package guests can benefit from an exceptional flat rate when travelling to the other Orient-Express Italian properties. Minimum stay is seven nights visiting two hotels

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