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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 £210
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 £426
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 £989
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 £215
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 £459
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 £408
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 £190
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 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 £801
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 £202
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Carrick Hotel Camogli Portofino Coast
Supreme Room with Terrace and Spa Access | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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 £193
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 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 £480
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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 £335
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 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 £798
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 £951
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Eight Hotel Paraggi
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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 £472
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 £325
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 £295
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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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Italian Riviera?
If you're off to the popular city of Santa Margherita Ligure in Italian Riviera, LHP Hotel Santa Margherita Palace & SPA is the top pick for many travellers. Other 5-star accommodation here that come highly rated by Expedia customers are Imperiale Palace Hotel and Grand Hotel Miramare. Wherever you put your suitcase down, every aspect of your stay will be meticulously curated to provide a remarkable experience.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Italian Riviera?
How much you pay for a 5-star hotel in Italian Riviera depends on things like when you want to go and the length of your stay. Our insider tip for scoring the best deal? Use our pricing filters to compare all of the available hotels for your preferred dates.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Italian Riviera?
From high-end restaurants and 24/7 fitness centres to swimming pools and the finest bedding, the 5-star experience in Italian Riviera is all about comfort and luxury. But it requires more than just upscale conveniences to earn a 5-star rating. Hotels also have to deliver superb guest-focused services like in-room massages, on-site dry cleaning and laundry and room service any time day or night.

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