"Housed an in a 16th-century monastery building with fabulous views over the bay of Portofino, the luxurious Splendido is one of Italy’s Grande Dame hotels. With its excellent facilities, delicious food and exceptional service, you may never want to leave, but there’s lots to do in the area to tempt all the same"

"Overlooking the harbor and yachts in Portofino, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast, the Belmond Hotel Splendido impresses guests with its picturesque location and understated elegance"

"Walk past the immaculately uniformed doorman into the cool reception hall with its grandfather clock, chequerboard marble floor and smiley staff. Ah, yes. The Splendido is a coastal classic, set in gorgeous terraced gardens on a hillside high above the fishing village-turned-VIP enclave of Portofino. A romantic retreat with a retro-glam vibe and one of the smuggest terraces in Italy, it manages to feel exclusive without being overly pompous"