Portofino, Italy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
BelmondMid-century harbour cove
Pastel facades open directly onto the bustling Piazzetta, where nautical glamour meets the steady rhythm of harbour life.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Terracotta tilework, rope marquetry headboards, and vintage Gio Ponti armchairs evoke mid-century Italian Riviera glamour.
Remarkable
Attentive Belmond hospitality with custom harbour excursions aboard a traditional wooden gozzo boat.
Remarkable
Direct access to Piazzetta life, waterfront strolls, and artisanal gelato from the historic walk-up window.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Italy
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The boutique hotel is tucked into a row of pastel-colored buildings on the cobblestoned Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta, with its fragrant citrus trees...
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Cobblestoned alleys and pastel buildings wrap around the harbour, with waterfront strolls leading toward walking trails and Castello Brown.
The rooms
Guestrooms feature hand-varnished boat timbers, woven rope headboards, and striped bathroom tiles inspired by Riviera beach cabins.
Yoga and fitness
Yoga sessions overlook the harbour from the studio, and the gym is equipped with cardio treadmills.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
DaV Mare
Created with the Cerea family, the restaurant serves regional seafood and pasta along the Piazzetta.
...the hillside retreat reopened in 2025 with refreshed guest rooms, public spaces and dining venues that celebrate Ligurian craftsmanship through hand-painted details, locally inspired patterns...
At the table
Gelateria San Giorgio scoops artisanal ice cream from a traditional walk-up window on the square.
How it began
Originally a guesthouse for fishermen, the townhouse hosted Ava Gardner in 1954 during the filming of The Barefoot Contessa.
Good to know
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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.