THE HOTEL CENOBIO DEI DOGI Along the coast that leads to Portofino, in the small fishing village of Camogli, stands one of the most charming grand hotels in Liguria. Its story began in 1565 when a family of the aristocratic Dogi which governed a great part of Italy decided to build a villa on a rock at foot of the Mount of Portofino, which is now a Natural Park. As many of the frequent visitors were Cardinals and Priests, a beautiful little chapel was also built in the Villa. This chapel still exists today. Many years later, after the Villa had passed from heir to heir, it was bought by the noble family of Emilio De Ferrari. He and his wife Adelia transformed the estate first into a park and then, in 1956, it became the luxurious hotel which remains today: The Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi.

It was the year 1905 when the Kulm of Portofino mountain first opened its doors, quickly becaming a favourite holiday spot for royalty, nobles families and artists. In the year 2000, total renovations were completed, the original elegance complemented by all the modern conforts af a luxury hotel.The imperial Kursaal palace which originally housed the Casino has been transformed into a magnificent hall which can seat up to 350 people for meetings, gala events, fashion shows. Respect for environment is a priority: the hotel is dedicated to maintaining and improving the ecological equilibrium of the surrounding park. Well-marked hiking trails lead nature lovers down to San Fruttuoso and the historical Benedictine Abbey, and the riviera towns of Portofino and Camogli. In Camogli, the Cenobio dei Dogi offers shuttle service and beach facilities for the guests of Portofino Kulm. The Hotel Portofino Kulm is located at 400 meters above sea level, nestled in the peaceful natural park of Mount Portofino, between Camogli and Santa Margherita. The 3 main buildings have been painstakingly restored to their original Liberty style and equipped with modern conveniences, including air conditioning in all the guest rooms and meeting halls, a covered swimming pool and fitness center. From January 9th 2006, the Wellness Center will be closed due to reconstruction works. The idyllic setting of the hotel, combined with the professional capabilities of the Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi's staff which shares the management of the Hotel Portofino Kulm, guarantee top-notch quality service and a perfect balance of facilities for both business and leisure time. 200 sq. mt. of exhibit area. The restaurant service is expertly managed by the Zeffirino family; catering can be provided for up to 900 guests at business lunches and gala events. Technical assistance and special audiovisual equipment provided on request. Available Features: Secretarial office, Photocopy services, Direct dial telephone, High-speed Internet connection, Amplification and microphones, Slide projectors, Overhead projectors, Video cassette recorder, Large screen TV, Video beam, Giant projection screen (4.5 x 4 mt.), Simultaneous translation services, Exhibit area (180 sq. mt.), Runway for fashion shows.