Hotel Astoria ★★★★

‘A real building is one on which the eye can light and stay lit.’- Ezra Pound
Liberty style, also known as Art Nouveau, flourished in Italy from 1880 to 1930, particularly during first two decades of the 20th century. In the Hotel Astoria ****, built in 1903 and fully refurbished, it shows the easy curves, elegant proportions and simple prettiness that suits this part of Italy admirably. From the white marble floors of the entrance hall to the period bedroom furnishings, the style is one that makes you feel at home, with visual treats wherever your eye lands.

Mankind is divisible into two great classes: hosts and guests. - Max Beerbohm
The staff at the Hotel Astoria **** are rightly proud of the only four-star hotel in Rapallo, and nothing is left to chance in making you feel welcomed and cared for. Your day starts with a brilliant breakfast choice and continues with whichever of the town’s attractions takes your fancy today. There’s riding, a golf course and tennis club close by, a delightfully bustling harbour where you can take a boat trip into the Bay of Tigullio, and lovely little beaches for the full Riviera experience. Whatever your inclinations, the hotel staff are always at hand with advice and help with practical arrangements.

Further afield are the must-see destinations of Portofino, Genoa and the stunning villages of the Cinque Terre. And your day concludes with a return to your hotel. Benvenuto a casa: welcome home!