Heaven, I’m in heaven … Sometimes a song can describe a place better than a thousand words. This is probably the case with the Miramare, The Grand Hotel belonging to the Fustinoni family since 1945 and previously owned by the Kuoni Stoppani and Torriani families. Over a century of guests who are made to feel special.

The Grand Hotel Miramare is in Santa Margherita Ligure, panoramically situated between Rapallo and Portofino. Easily reached by all means of transport, the Miramare is the ideal base from which to explore the coast and hinterland of the Tigullio area, which includes enchanting Portofino and the natural treasures of the Nature Park and Protected Marine Area, the fascinating coastal towns on the Golfo Paradiso, and the Cinque Terre (Unesco World Heritage).

The Miramare was built in 1903 by Giacomo Costa, who entrusted its management to Lina Kuoni Stoppani, widow of the founder of the famous Swiss travel agency. It was one of the first Grand Hotels on the Riviera, rapidly becoming a must for the international “jet set” of the time.
The elegance of the Miramare’s white façade strikes the eye even from a considerable distance, while closer inspection reveals its sophisticated trompe l’oeils and floral decorations in the Leonardesque fresco style, a work that restored the Grand Hotel to its original turn of the century splendour.

In the Grand Hotel Miramare’s large park it’s easy to feel that Spring is eternal. Treat yourself to a stroll amongst picturesque palms and maritime pines, camellias and oleanders, pittosporums and a century old cedar of Lebanon, and terraces planted with lavender and aromatic herbs. Take a deep breath and … re-blossom.
A view of the Gulf, bracing sea air and the fragrance of flowers. Hospitality is an art that must combine and share the gifts of nature, with the addition of telling details. Behold the enchanting Mediterranean Garden, with its pergola and swimming pool. Well worth a moment or two. Here you have all the time in the world.

The Grand Hotel Miramare’s sea water swimming pool is open from April to October, from 9 am to 6 pm. Sunbed, umbrella, towel and a hundred other kindnesses from staff always at your service. Not to mention the mild Riviera climate.

The Miramare has 78 rooms, suites and junior suites, some with balconies overlooking the Golfo del Tigullio or the Mediterranean park. Pale pastel tones prevail: azure, green and pink. Recently restored stucco work and wooden flooring recreate the splendour of the original interiors. An art nouveau atmosphere enhanced by the comforts of a more contemporary lifestyle.

Vistamare restaurant: A restaurant decorated with stucco work and frescoes restored to their original splendour. Cuisine in which Ligurian traditions marry with the most sophisticated contemporary trends. Vistamare, which is also open to non-residents, is a tribute to savoir vivre. Imagine a Summer evening, dining on the terrace
Bar Le Colonne: Sun, sea, the scent of flowers. What better than to take a break, al fresco, at the Bar Le Colonne? Order something! Enjoy a cocktail, have a snack, a light lunch even, why not? The menu and cocktail anthology are enticing to say the least. The sort of bar that really makes people enjoy Summer.
Barracuda Piano Bar: Warm, cosy, relaxing. Nocturnal by nature. The Barracuda is the essence of the modern piano bar, an ambience in which everything is subdued, voices become whispers, music a discreet accompaniment, and gestures acquire a ritual solemnity: the ideal place for an aperitif, a wine tasting or after dinner drinks with friends.
Pool Bar: Life is easy in Summer. Especially when you have a pool-side bar and an enchanting pergola. From midday to 17.30 pm, there’s all the time in the world for temptingly generous salads, traditional trofie al pesto or spectacular cocktails. In short, lunches and dinners and happy hours in perfect Miramare style.
Lounge: There’s always an intimate atmosphere in the Grand Hotel Miramare’s lounge. And it’s created by you: the tinkle of coffee spoons, the turning of pages, whispers, subdued laughter, glances free as breezes over the Gulf.
A lounge is much more than its period furniture and prestige carpets. It’s a bit of home that comes on holiday with you.

E’SPAce is the Miramare’s new dimension of relaxation and is also open to non-residents at the Hotel. Massages, invigorating showers, natural fragrances and sounds, plays of light. For her, for him. For her & him together, an exploration of the wellbeing of the body and mind through the five senses. Embark on a full immersion in yourselves.
The interior design of the e’SPAce has an oriental flavour. The furnishings are mostly made of natural materials. Suffused lighting, background sounds and music create an atmosphere that relaxes and prepares you for the treatments given by the various specialists that work in the centre. Your journey towards wellbeing is about to begin.