Page 351 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide: Great Places to Stay in Europe

1 10:10 PM Page 351
10:10 PM Page 351
101:01 PM Page 351
GPS_350-351_Italy_N6.qxd 26/8/03
GPS_350-351_Italy_N6.qxd 26/8/03 10 10 10 (TEXT BLACK plate)
N OR THERN IT AL Y 351

PORTOFINO RANCO

Eden In chic, crowded Portofino, hotel rooms are Il Sole di Ranco The Brovelli family opened
at a premium, and the Eden is one waterfront, their inn on the shores of Lake Maggiore in 1850;
w whose shaded garden makes a quiet enclave. today it is a smart restaurant (two Michelin stars)
Bedrooms and bathrooms are small but spotless. with rooms. Carlo Brovelli cooks, aided by his
T There is no sitting room, but a trattoria-style son. Dining on the vine-covered terrace is a
dining room and a terrace overlooking the delight. Bedooms are mainly contemporary
garden. suites, ranging in size and price.
N Vico Dritto 20, 16034 Portofino, Genova. Map p334 B4. N Piazza Venezia 5, 21020 Ranco, Varese.
§ 0185 26 90 91. ` 0185 26 90 47. $ eden@ifree.it Map p334 B2. § 0331 97 65 07. ` 0331 97 66 20.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 12. z ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. $ ivanett@tin.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. z ∂
¡¡¡ ¢ Dec to mid-Feb. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡
PORTOFINO REDAGNODI SOPRA

Splendido One of Italy’s most famous hotels, Zirmerhof The dimly lit hall with intricate wood
dripping in chic, where languid elegance is the carving, old fireplace and ticking grandfather
order of the day – as well as a deep pocket for clock, sets the tone at this mountain hotel. The
paying the bill. It is set on the hillside over the place has a cosy, homely atmosphere. Rooms
harbour, with a wonderfully sited swimming pool vary in size, but are all attractive, with traditional
and a glitzy terrace on which to see and be seen. furniture. Good local cooking and wine list.
N Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino, Genova. N 39040 Redagno di Sopra, Bolzano. Map p335 E2.
Map p335 B4. § 0185 26 95 51. ` 0185 26 96 14. § 0471 88 72 15. ` 0471 88 72 25.
$ reservations @splendido.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 66. $ info@zirmerhof.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 32.
z S÷ ∂ ¢ mid-Nov to March. ÷ ∂ ¢ early Nov to Christmas; end Feb to mid-May.
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ / MC, V. ¡

SAN FLORIANO SESTO
Obereggen Modest chalet, just yards from ski Berghotel Tirol A modern chalet in a very
lifts, with a cosy bar and good food. Plump duvets pretty town, overlooking classic Alpine scenery.
add a touch of comfort to the simple rooms. Pine-furnished, new pool, hospitable.
N Via Obereggen 8, San Floriano, 39050 Nova Ponente, N Via Monte Elmo 10, Moso, 39030 Sexten, Bolzano.
Bolzano. Map p335 F3. § 0471 61 57 22. ` 0471 61 Map p335 D5. § 0474 71 03 86. ` 0474 71 04 55.
58 89. $ info@hotelobereggen.it 0 b,d. Rooms 24. ¡ $ info@berghotel.com 0 b,d. Rooms 36. ¡¡¡¡
SANTA VALBURGAVV SESTRI LEVANTE
Gasthof Eggwirt The traditional Stube is the Grand Hotel Villa Balbi Swanky pink palace
heart of this excellent value, family-oriented with spacious bedrooms (the best are in the 18th-
gasthof. Less personal bedrooms; superb views. century core). Heated pool in garden.
N 39016 San Valburga d’Ultimo, Bolzano. Map p334 C2. N Viale Rimembranza 1, 16039 Sestri Levante, Genova.
§ 0473 79 53 19. ` 0473 79 54 71. Map p334 C4. § 0185 429 41. ` 0185 48 24 59.
$ eggwirt@rolmail.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 21. ¡ $ villabalbi@tigullio.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 99. ¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p333