We stayed at the famous Splendido last July. The property is beautiful and I cannot understand the negative comments about this glorious Grande Dame of the Italian hospitality. Of course there are cons: the rates are ridiculously high and the building seems a bit dated in some parts (when will they restore the facade?!?). Apart these aspects, I cannot fault... more

We stayed at the Splendido for 4 nights. The rooms are old and need some serious rennovation. They are also really small. The exterior of the hotel is attractive and the plants and flowers are lovely. Pool area is not bad, but they have a salt water pool which I don't like so much. Steep steps down the pool area... more

This renowed property lived up to its ample reputation with its breathtaking setting, supremely gracious staff (who fished a diamond wedding band from the botttom of our drain in the middle of the night) and plentiful tourist jaunts despite the pull toward doing absolutely nothing at all. While relatively small, our harbor-view room felt larger due to its airy design... more

Hotel Splendido, Portofino, Italy We are a well travelled couple and have stayed in many fine and elegant hotels across the world; so we were excited at the thought of our stay at the Hotel Splendido, if only because it was the most expensive hotel we had ever booked. We imagined everything would be perfect: the service, the rooms, the... more

There is no doubt that this is a wonderful place. I spent my wedding weekend here and I would go for every anniversary if I could. It is unique and and the view is breathtaking. The rooms are beautiful - I had a junior suite - and nothing is missing. However, I was a little disappointed about the following: Initially... more

I took the family down to stay just for a short weekend break here. The Splendido reputation is thoroughly well earned and it is certainly a hotel not to be missed out on - visit at least once in your life. The staff deserve special mention, the view is breathtaking every time you look at it, the setting splendid. One... more

My sojourn @ Splendido was undoubtedly the highlight of my 6 week European holiday! From the moment I phoned to confirm my impending arrival, I was transported to another world! Splendido still exudes the style of a bygone era. My holiday was pure escapism! Once my shutters opened revealing a balcony with the most mouth watering view, I knew I'd... more

My wife and I stayed for three nights in October having started my 60th Birthday celebration visit to Northern Italy at the Belvedere in Bellagio on Lake Como, then the amazing Bulgari in Milan and finally the Splendido. We stayed three nights in each hotel and the price seemed to increase as we travelled south. The Splendido won by a... more

Fabulous location. Hotel room was perfect, everything you could wish for (we had sea view with balcony) Most of the Staff were very friendly, some a little bit snooty and one annoying cocktail waiter who sang as he served you. We stayed for 3 nights and it was delightful. Ideal for a romantic stay. more