A charming seaside village, Portofino has remained an enduring favorite among the jetset for over a century. Its secret? Splendido. Opened in 1902, this legendary hotel haswelcomed icons such as Ava Gardner, Clark Gable, Elizabeth Taylor, Denzel Washington,Madonna, and Beyonc, to name just a few. Despite its high-profile guest list, Portofinois the epitome ofla dolce vita, a spirit mirrored in the hotel itself. Once a sixteenth-century Benedictine monastery, Splendido has been beautifully updated for the twenty-first century by Belmond.
More recently, interior designer Martin Brudnizki and landscape designer Marco Bayrenovated the hotel reviving its rich heritage. Whether it is the opening of the vibrantBar Baratta Sedici or the addition of the first permanent Dior Spa in Italy, Belmond hasensured a new era of splendor at Splendido.
Splendido: The Radiant Stage of Portofinois organized in thematic chapters, the manyfacets of the property come to life through Matthew Bells informative prose and thesumptuous imagery by various photographers. Delve into the noble tale of an old womanwho saved Portofino from ruin. Get lost in the bucolic charm of La Portofinese Eco-Farm.Discover the majestic Villa Beatrice, where no detail is overlooked. As part of a newseries in collaboration with Belmond, this book offers an exclusive glimpse into one of theworlds most luxurious and storied propertiesan invitation to explore the timeless allureof Splendido and the magic of Portofino.

Splendido: The Radiant Stage of Portofinois the first of Assoulines new LegendaryDestinations series as part of the Classics Collection, which celebrates the lifestyle andhistory of Belmonds most iconic properties through the lens of contemporary travel.Striking imagery and thoughtful storytelling transport the reader to magical localesand one-of-a-kind experiences. The books offer richly colored covers complete with acompelling photo that acts as a window into this world. These timeless keepsakes aredesigned to capture the essence of each destination and become an enduring part of theguest experience.