Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Splendido
as seen by Chris Rhodes

At Splendido, Chris Rhodes captures the hotel's exquisite Ligurian glow and effortless elegance, showcasing the enigmatic nonchalance of this ancient monastic retreat turned glamorous sanctuary.

The deep blue of the hotel pool matches the deep blue of Portofino Bay behind as it opens out into the Mediterranean Sea

A table is set for two in a private corner decorated with colourful botanical painted walls. The plates are artworks of seafood

Yellow tennis balls lie behind the white painted baseline of an artificial grass court. Beyond the fencing are stunning sea views

A flotilla of white hulled sailing boats are moored in the bay with the steep, treelined sides of Punta de Coppo rising behind

A sunset orange lobster claw is arranged on a white plate with half a lime and a garnish of caviar atop a slice of cucumber

The concierge waves from the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by lush wall-hugging ivy and a long hedge of pink roses

Grilled lobster tail and claws, served with red onion and a green, herby oil on a white plate with a green patterned rim.

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Wedding favours of green and white sugared almonds fill small white sacks tied with pale green ribbons and cream silk flowers

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