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Bristol Palace Hotel

Bristol Palace Hotel
5.0 star property
Genoa Historical Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a great location and extremely helpful staff."
United States
Calvin
The price is €246
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Bristol Palace Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
5.0 star property
Rapallo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is very impressive and the staff is extremely friendly. Highly recommended!"
United States
BOAZ
The price is €566
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
Property entrance

Grand Hotel Miramare

Grand Hotel Miramare
5.0 star property
Santa Margherita Ligure
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (559 reviews)
"Excellent location. Close to Portofino and walking distance to many Santa Margareta shops and great restaurants. Access to the sea is easy and quite nice."
Canada
Randal
The price is €1,160
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Grand Hotel Miramare
Jetted bathtub

LHP Hotel Santa Margherita Palace & SPA

LHP Hotel Santa Margherita Palace & SPA
5.0 star property
Santa Margherita Ligure
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (418 reviews)
"We stayed for one night. It was nice, clean, friendly staff."
United States
Jeton
The price is €304
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
LHP Hotel Santa Margherita Palace & SPA
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort - by R Collection Hotels

Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort - by R Collection Hotels
5.0 star property
Rapallo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (930 reviews)
"Incredibly service minded staff, great amenities, yummy breakfast. Perfect location for exploring the Ligurian coast. 10/10 would recommend "
United States
Stephanie
The price is €590
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort - by R Collection Hotels
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Royal Hotel San Remo

Royal Hotel San Remo
5.0 star property
Sanremo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (842 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
navtej
The price is €520
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Royal Hotel San Remo
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee

Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton

Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton
5.0 star property
Centro Est
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, staff was friendly, helpful. Rooms were nice and clean . The gym is small only one treadmill and one exercise bike . Had to wait to use the gym otherwise everything was great"
United States
michelle
The price is €240
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton
2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served

Imperiale Palace Hotel

Imperiale Palace Hotel
5.0 star property
Santa Margherita Ligure
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (434 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property with terrific amenities. Staff couldn’t have been nicer. Breakfast is outstanding. Can’t say enough great things about the property and our stay. "
Canada
Rheal
The price is €939
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Imperiale Palace Hotel
Gym

Carrick Hotel Camogli Portofino Coast

Carrick Hotel Camogli Portofino Coast
5.0 star property
Camogli
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (110 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jane
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Carrick Hotel Camogli Portofino Coast
Supreme Room with Terrace and Spa Access

Melia Genova

Melia Genova
5.0 star property
Centro Est
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (952 reviews)
"Place was amazing , very friendly and accommodating staff."
United States
Dennis
The price is €226
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Melia Genova
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Capitolo Riviera

Capitolo Riviera
5.0 star property
Nervi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, super friendly staff and lovely rooms. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and the bar snacks are amazing. Great location, highly recommend "
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is €582
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Capitolo Riviera
Boating

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
5.0 star property
Portofino
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"The hotel ist absolutely amazing!!!"
United Kingdom
Laura
Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Hotel Europa Palace

Hotel Europa Palace
5.0 star property
Sanremo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Everything"
United States
Stacy
The price is €445
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Hotel Europa Palace
Exterior

Eight Hotel Portofino

Eight Hotel Portofino
5.0 star property
Portofino
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (112 reviews)
"Oasis in the heart of Portofino. Steps from the port and lovely restaurants and stylish clean well run place to stay! My especially appreciated the beautiful breakfast beautifully laid out in the dining room. Lovely staff a great us having car park and kept for the night. Will definitely return and a huge thank you to all the staff."
United States
Catherine Mary
The price is €945
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Eight Hotel Portofino
Eight Suite | View from room

Eight Hotel Paraggi

Eight Hotel Paraggi
5.0 star property
Santa Margherita Ligure
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
"Great beach and great location."
Canada
Nick
The price is €1,236
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Eight Hotel Paraggi
Front of property

Miramare the Palace Hotel

Miramare the Palace Hotel
5.0 star property
Sanremo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (90 reviews)
"Great service"
United States
DEREK
The price is €553
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Miramare the Palace Hotel
View from property

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
5.0 star property
Portofino
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"Amazing experience and service "
United States
LUIS
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Grand Hotel Alassio Beach & Spa Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World

Grand Hotel Alassio Beach & Spa Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World
5.0 star property
Alassio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (393 reviews)
"Beautiful property and very helpful and personable staff. Had a wonderful dinner and breakfast. Our room had an amazing view. "
United States
Bryant
Grand Hotel Alassio Beach & Spa Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World
Free daily buffet breakfast

Palazzo Durazzo Suites

Palazzo Durazzo Suites
5.0 star property
Genoa Historical Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Very good hotel"
United States
Daniel
The price is €388
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Palazzo Durazzo Suites
Exterior

Il Leccio Luxury Resort

Il Leccio Luxury Resort
5.0 star property
Santa Margherita Ligure
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Great location, rooms, pool and food"
United States
Carlo
The price is €345
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Il Leccio Luxury Resort
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A coastal town with colorful buildings, a marina with boats, and a historic castle on a hill.

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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

10/10 Excellent
"A Classic hotel with a young and friendly staff."
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Italian Riviera?
LHP Hotel Santa Margherita Palace & SPA is a top pick for Expedia guests. Imperiale Palace Hotel and Grand Hotel Miramare also get glowing reviews from our travellers. All located in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italian Riviera, these 5-star hotels will immerse you in luxury from the instant you step foot in the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Italian Riviera?
The amount you pay for a 5-star hotel in Italian Riviera can vary based on when you decide to travel and how long you plan to be away, among several factors. Use our price per night filter and other search tools to find the best deal on a high-end getaway.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Italian Riviera?
In Italian Riviera, a hotel needs to provide a specific level of upscale amenities to earn a 5-star rating. These may include saunas and spas, on-site gyms, gourmet restaurants, premium bedding, complimentary luxury toiletries and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their guest-centric standard of service. You'll enjoy things like concierge services, nightly turn-down services and in-room massage. Some may even offer special touches like a welcome gift.