EXCELSIOR PALACE PORTOFINO COAST

The Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast is a five-star hotel considered an icon of luxury of Italian hospitality. A house on the most romantic bay in the world where you have always felt privileged guests. The hotel is located in an extraordinary position overlooking the sea, nestled between the bays of the beautiful Portofino and the Cinque Terre, just 2 km from Santa Margherita and part of its charm is given by its airy spaces and how they are distributed, within the property. Since the early 1900s, he has been considered the symbol of the dolce vita and, thanks to his undisputed charisma and his legendary art of hospitality, has conquered the international elite. This historic hotel in the relentless pursuit of excellence, has been able to constantly renew itself. The restyling and new looks that have followed over the years have brought greater functionality and comfort to the services and amenities without affecting the charisma of this jewel of the hotel that, not surprisingly, has become part of the ‘Legend’ collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

The “Legend” hotel is described by Preferred Hotels & Resorts as “Unforgettable, illustrious,

incomparable part of a collection of extraordinary properties in the most important destinations in the world; with personalized and intuitive service, renowned restaurants, refined accommodations, spectacular spas, legendary luxury”: a description that seems to have been made especially for the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast! Its spaces fascinate for their timeless elegance and for the important style furnishings, paintings, prints, all authentic antiques. From the large windows the light pervades every detail with warm brightness and, looking outwards, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of one of the most famous landscapes of literature, the Gulf of Tigullio. These are the characteristics of the resort, which decree the success of the resort year after year, combined with the excellence of the service, the many activities proposed because they are always in line and able to meet the needs of an international clientele. Staying in this ‘Grand Hotel’ is an authentic experience that remains impressed and gives emotions.

Restaurant & Bar

Executive Chef: Pasquale Giordano

For guests the tasty recipes of the best Italian regional cuisine, with particular attention to the Ligurian one that here finds its maximum expression.

• Lord Byron: the main restaurant of the hotel, offers the “Grande Carte” that follows the course of the seasons to bring on the table the first ingredients of the moment and costantly offers new dishes. For the little ones a menu designed ad hoc. In addition to an incomparable view of the coast of Portofino, the most appreciated pluses are the attentive and discreet service.

• Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant: seasonal restaurant, with a wonderful terrace overlooking the sea, where to taste the most typical dishes of Ligurian cuisine and fresh fish from the waters below. An environment with an unforgettable atmosphere, which enriches the culinary experience, both during the most informal lunches and during candlelit dinners.
• Sporting Bar: a young and informal mood and a wide selection of appetizing snacks, intriguing cocktails and impeccable service both by the pool and among the sun loungers of the Beach Club.
• Yachting Bar: an authentic marine style atmosphere, warm woods, environments embellished with prints and authentic antique furniture and many sea wolf details: a unique environment to enjoy a cocktail at aperitif time or to enjoy moments of joy after dinner. In summer the aperitif acquires charm and is served on the terrace, to fully enjoy the colors and enveloping scents of a romantic evening.

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast offers different types of rooms and suites as well as numerous services and facilities:

– 119 rooms see or garden view, including
11 Junior Suites
14 Suites
1 Presidential Suite
1 Relax Suite
– Beach Club: extending on several terraces all equipped with sunbeds, it features two outdoor infinity pools (one with whirlpool loungers), three Jacuzzis, access to the private beach by staircase. Next to the pool Guests find the Sporting Bar, and near is the Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant
– SPA: sea view gym with modern machines, dedicated area for massages, custom-made face/body treatments, water aerobics and several others activities
– Excursion: Santa Margherita Ligure, Montallegro, Portofino and its protected wildlife park, Camogli and San Fruttuoso, Cinque Terre, Genova -its aquarium and its ancient town centre -, Sanremo, Serravalle Outlet, Forte dei Marmi, Pisa and many other destinations
– Spare time: 1 km from the 18 holes Golf course, Tennis, Diving, Water skiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Horse riding, Miniature golf, Trekking, Nightclubs, Museums
– Conference center: the Duke of Windsor Conference Centre, made up of nine connected conference rooms, is suitable for congresses, gala dinners, weddings, banquets and events, with a maximum total capacity of 450 people. All the conference rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, direct dial telephone, secretary’s room, overhead and slide projector, documents reproduction system; moreover, they’re completely lit by sunlight
– Special program: available all year for the main annual events
– Transfer with private driver
– Private Parking, Wallet service
Charging stations for electric cars