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Eight Hotel Portofino: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
Via del Fondaco 11, 16034 Portofino, Italy
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Eight Hotel Portofino
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Melbourne, Australia
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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Most pleasant hotel during 2mth Euro trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

Wow! The staff at this hotel make it the best hotel I stayed at during my 2mth Euro trip, where I stayed in over 30 different cities. The advice, arrangements and pleasant behaviour were truly outstanding.

The hotel is probably the furtherest hotel away from the water in Portofino, but that just means it is 3mins away from the water, as Portofino only has 3-5 hotels. Portofino is very small and exclusive, so you pay extra to stay here, but it is definitely worth it as the best restaurants are here and the location is supreme.

This is the perfect place to relax and unwind, just like the wealthy do who can afford homes around the area. The harbour in summer is filled with new big yachts each night, so the town really comes alive in the evenings. During the day it can be busy too with the visitors staying at the big towns along the coast.

There is a pleasant (but challenging) 2 hr walk from the hotel to a nearby beach that can only be reached by walking or boat. Walk there - relax and then take the last boat back. Let the hotel arrange all your restaurant bookings and kit you out with any towels/bags/water you need during your stay.

The rooms themselves are very luxurious, with fabulous toiletries. The hotel as parking, so make sure you drive straight to the hotel, as Portofino is heavily patrolled to limit non-resident cars visiting and parking.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“The highlight of the 2 week trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

My parents came over. As a special treat, we booked into the Eight on the recommendation of a friend in the know. We all agreed it was the highlight of the trip -- the food, the room, the location, and the attentiveness of the staff, all of them, and especially the manager Christian del Gatto. We even took our two dogs, Jack Russells, Gracie Mouse and Gladys Mae, and there were dog beds in the rooms when we arrived. What more can I say?! Chris OHare

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Cozy place in Portofino”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Excellent service and very helpful staff. Our room and bathroom were excellent, clean and new. Extremely comfortable bed and great air condicioning. Awesome breakfast served in a quiet elegant room. The location is not that much but the hotel is so good that we forgot it. Parking is free just in front of the hotel.
We really loved this charming well decorated hotel.
We would stay at Eigth Hotel again. It' s our place in Portofino!

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Luxury and location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Hotel Eight is located virtually where the road into town stops. We got a lovely upgraded room and were greeted with a glass of Prosecco and a tasty cheese ball. Service is excellent and location is ideal. A bit pricey, but Portofino is expensive.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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36 hotel reviews
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“Portofino is for Pesto and the dinner by the Water”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

The hotel is secondary to the location. It is important to get the expectations right when selecting a place to stay in Portofino. Sleeping in a decent room with good service and a comfy bed is essential but the rest of the points are much less important. When I thought about what we might get in the Eight Hotel it was all that I expected. The room was nice and the bed was extremely comfortable. It was easy to get around and to the hotel and the interior was a pleasant surprise since it was well decorated and relatively new. We were greeted with a glass of proseco and the manager took our luggage for our room. We stayed one night and slept for a few hours close in town, steps from the water. It is still relatively expensive but it isn't as crazy as the Splendido. We've tried another hotel in Portofino that was also reasonable but a little further from the town. So great stay for a great place to visit.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Eight Hotel Portofino

Also Known As:
8 Hotel Portofino
San Giorgio Portofino
Hotel San Giorgio
San Giorgio Hotel
Address: Via del Fondaco 11, 16034 Portofino, Italy
Region: Italy > Liguria > Italian Riviera > Portofino
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Portofino
#3 Family Hotels in Portofino
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Style, liguria architecture and elegance are the key features of Eight Hotel Portofino, a wonderful example of the perfect combination of ancient tradition, modern technology and quality of service offered to our guests. Located just a few steps away from the world-wide famous “piazzetta”, the hotel offer its guests 18 uncommonly elegant and refined rooms. ... more   less 
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