Location. The Hotel Paraggi is located on the wooded bay of Paraggi, Italy, on its own private sandy beach. Portofino is two kilometres away. The nearest station, Santa Margherita Ligure, is at a four-kilometre distance. Hotel Features. The Hotel Paraggi is a 19th- century villa which opens to an air-conditioned lobby with 24-hour front desk. Staff can assist with a safe-deposit box and dry cleaning and laundry services. Wireless Internet is available for a surcharge. Valet parking nearby is offered for a surcharge of around 15 EUR per day, price subject to change. A private shuttle runs regular scheduled services to Portofino and its shopping.

The Restaurant at Paraggi overlooks the bay and offers light lunches on the beach and romantic candlelit dinners. Local and Italian dishes use locally-caught fresh fish. A continental buffet breakfast is complimentary. The hotel has a bar serving a wide range of wines and aperitifs.

The hotel's private sandy beach offers sun beds, beach towels, and umbrellas as well as a shower and life guard assistance. Water sports from sailing to snorkelling and scuba diving are available. The nearest 18-hole golf course is seven kilometres away in Rapallo.

Guestrooms. The 17 guestrooms at Hotel Paraggi are air-conditioned and are decorated in light, neutral colours. All rooms are equipped with satellite television, wireless Internet, direct-dial phones, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms include hair dryers, slippers, and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. Portofino was founded by the Romans and named Portus Delphini for the numerous dolphins of the nearby gulf. In the harbour is the underwater statue of 'Christ of the Abyss', looking up towards the sky with open arms, a protector of fishermen and scuba divers.

Room Types:

Double Standard Single Use:   One double bed. Sleek, modern decor in soft neutrals with crisp, white linen, and light wood furnishings. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, and desk.

Double Superior:   One double or two twin beds. Sleek, modern decor in soft neutrals with crisp, white linen, and light wood furnishings. Terrace with bay views. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, and desk.

Double Standard:   One double or two twin beds. Sleek, modern decor in soft neutrals with crisp, white linen, and light wood furnishings. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, and desk.

Driving Directions: From Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): Distance to Hotel Paraggi is 40 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The hotel can arrange a limousine transfer service from the airport (surcharge) on booking. Taxis are available from outside the terminal and cost about 20 EUR to Genoa city centre and 125 EUR direct to the hotel. The Volabus service runs hourly between the airport and Brignole and Stazione Principe railway stations. Travellers can take the metro, buses, or Trenitalia trains from Stazione Principe to various Italian destinations. Frequent trains run between Genova and the Italian Riviera resorts such as Santa Margherita Ligure, four kilometres from the hotel. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Shuttles run to Portofino from where buses connect to the surrounding area. The train station at Santa Margherita connects to Genoa and thence to major destinations around Italy. Ferries operate from Santa Margherita to Genoa.

Driving directions. From the airport, take route A12. Take Exit Rapallo and follow signs for Santa Margaherita Ligure and Portofino. Follow signs for the Paraggi and its nearby parking. The hotel suggests in the event of queues at the car park to tell the policemen that you have a reservation at Paraggi.