we travelled through Europe from April to June 2011 and this was one of our favourite hotels amongst many beautiful experiences. We were fortunate to have beautiful panoramic ocean views and views over SML harbour from our spacious and clean room. We revelled in the surroundings and beauty of this area. A fabulous location for a base to explore Cinque... More

Perhaps this hotel is not a 5 star but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Contrary to other reviews, the staff was always helpful and gracious. The morning buffet was excellent and the setting was gorgeous. We asked to change rooms on the first day as the first room did not have a good view or balcony and this was not... More

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights in late September 2011. The location and the views are fantastic. It's a turn of the century hotel that really has the potential to be something special. We sucked it up and booked one of the terrace suites and the terrace alone was worth it. Big, marble, with 270 degree views... More

I nice location but the hotel is very tired and can use a renovation of the grounds. The bathrooms are so small that 2 people cannot stand in there at the same time. They only give basic products (shampoo, lotion) I had to ast for a shower cap. Old hair dryers that barely works and and old A/C system, old... More

A wonderful location with a fantastic private rocky 'beach' looking out over the bay. Also a great terrace and good breakfast. Having said that, the rest of the experience is so-so. Staff v helpful but not enough of them. Restaruant way over priced and average (wine too). I heard it has a new owner who sees it as a money... More

Our family loved loved loved it here. Yes it is very expensive. but so beautiful and elegant. Our kids loved the pool, fun to go in the ocean. It is the perfect example of old world european elegance. We were lucky that the school in italy were not out so the town, hotel and pool were not that crowded. Lovely... More

We were in this hotel with my husband and my child for a short trip...we wanted a heated pool for my daughter....We arrived in a huge oldy hotel, with a poor reception service, bad information, very very old garniture....and so cold atmosphere my god!!! it looked like this hotel hasn't changed since years 1960 !!!It looked like the hotel in... More

I booked this hotel despite it being double the price of other 5 stars in the vicinity as I wanted a very special hotel to celebrate my husband's birthday. This was a surprise present and I wanted to be sure the quality and service would not disappoint. Alas, this was not to be and here is why. Externally the hotel... More

Ultimate luxury, very convenient location for bathing, dining, and travel to Cinque Terre (by train) and Portofino (by boat).