5 Star Super Luxury Hotel
Exclusive member since: 2020
Location: Portofino in Italy
“El cielo … estoy en el cielo, y mi corazón late de modo que apenas puedo hablar …” La canción clásica de Ella Fitzgerald y Louis Armstrong, “Cheek to Cheek”, bien podría haber sido escrita sobre Belmond Hotel Splendido. Tal es su aire mágico de romance, desde las estrellas titilantes sobre el océano iluminado por la luna hasta las palmeras que se balancean alrededor del hotel. De hecho, la serenata oficial del hotel es la melodiosa balada de 1958 “Love in Portofino” del vocalista italiano Fred Buscaglione. Se inspiró en los amantes más famosos del Belmond Hotel Splendido, Elizabeth Taylor y Richard Burton. Cuando la pareja escapó aquí en un descanso de la filmación de Cleopatra en Roma, Burton le propuso matrimonio a Taylor en la terraza cubierta de glicinas de su suite. Taylor adoraba el hotel y, posteriormente, la pareja regresó, una y otra vez, para quedarse en el Bungalow Cinco.
The village of Portofino itself is irresistibly pretty, perched on the coast of Italy's smallest region, Liguria. Surrounded by lush greenery, pastel-painted houses cluster like petit fours around an incredibly blue cove. You'll find the Belmond Hotel Splendido on the green hillside, its location offering spectacular views of Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio. This former 16th-century monastery opened its doors as a hotel in 1901. It offers relaxed luxury on an incomparable level. This is truly la dolce vita.
Swim and sunbathe in our generous saltwater pool or put on your tennis whites for a match on the beautiful tennis courts. Relax in our acclaimed spa or step outside and unwind in the sauna, shaded by flora. Of course, fine dining is part of the Italian experience, and Belmond Hotel Splendido offers exceptional cuisine. At our renowned open-air restaurant La Terrazza, Chef Corrado Corti works wonders with regional seafood and pasta specialties. We'll admit, Spaghetti à la Elizabeth Taylor remains a favorite among diners. Those wishing to explore this area of extraordinary beauty can take a nature walk, kayak in the bay or even scuba dive. Or perhaps you'd like to visit Genoa's hidden boutiques and find a unique and elegant souvenir. However you choose to enjoy Portofino, let the hotel embrace you upon your return. Our favorite way to start the evening? Sipping an aperitif at the sophisticated cocktail bar. In a word: heaven.
The exclusive VILU Benefits exclusive services that only our clients will have when they stay at Belmond Hotel Splendido are:
- Special signature fee.
- Lunch for two at the pool restaurant, once during the stay (drinks not included).
- Welcome fruit and flowers in the room.
- Upgrade to the next room level subject to availability.
- Complementary Wifi.
