Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Splendido Mare, a Belmond Hotel, enjoys a privileged location on Portofino's Piazzetta. Reopened in 2021 following a complete reimagination, this harbourside jewel radiates the carefree sophistication of the Italian Riviera. It began life as a charming guesthouse for weary fishermen and travellers. Later, as Portofino's allure was uncovered, it became the residence of choice for 19th-century European aristocrats. By the 1950s, it was witness to affluent jet-setters rubbing shoulders with legendary film stars, from Humphrey Bogart to Ava Gardner. Today, shining with a strong new personality but...