Portofino, Italy
Opened
2007
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Eight HotelsChestnut-shaded Ligurian villa
This hillside villa trades waterfront bustle for quiet terraced grounds, where mornings unfold under a canopy of chestnut trees.
What it’s good at
Listed
Moody dark-toned public lounges contrast with vibrant, sun-filled bedrooms on the hillside.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hotel Eight welcomes guests in elegantly styled spaces that blend classic and contemporary design.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Piazzetta and harbor are a five-minute walk down the lane, with Paraggi bay just up the coast.
The rooms
Bedrooms carry vibrant color schemes and look onto the slope, a bright counterpoint to the moody lounges downstairs.
The spa
The treatment room opens onto an exposed rock face, and the spa includes a Turkish bath and lava-rock sauna.
At the table
A buffet of fresh fruit and pastries fills the dining room, and The Eight Bar serves cocktails on the terrace.
Portofino
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.