Belmond Hotel Splendido

Monks, pirates and aristocrats have all played their part in the backstory of the Splendido, a Belmond Hotel, in Portofino. But it was during the dolce vita heyday that it gained true fame. This was when screen legends, such as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, were drawn to the glamour of the Italian Riviera and the seclusion of the former monastery. Nestled in the hillside above Portofino, Splendido feels like the refined summer home of a wealthy friend. Arriving in the warm, familiar lobby is like entering a private club. This is the place for effortless indulgence, stylish sociability a...