Carrick Hotel Camogli Portofino Coast

“Brava, Rosario!”

I don’t know what we were expecting when we booked this hotel at relatively short notice, but we were truly impressed with the Carrick, & would heartily recommend it to anyone! We’d booked the ‘superior’ (standard) room, & this was much larger than the photos on the website suggested (I believe t… more

I don’t know what we were expecting when we booked this hotel at relatively short notice, but we were truly impressed with the Carrick, & would heartily recommend it to anyone! We’d booked the ‘superior’ (standard) room, & this was much larger than the photos on the website suggested (I believe the unusual ‘triangle’ shape of the room can look deceptively small in photos); the bathroom was clean & well-equipped, and the dressing gowns & towels provided were exceptionally soft. The breakfast was superb, with myriad fruits, yoghurts, jams (thankfully nothing from Sig.ra Markle’s collection 🙂), cold meats & cheeses, & an outstanding bread selection, featuring at least four different types of croissant alongside the rolls, white, rye, & brown breads, & ubiquitous focaccia. The breakfast espresso was first-class, & as a sparkling water addict, I was very pleased to find both naturale & frizzante bottles available alongside the juices at the drink station. While we didn’t partake, there were also hot options, with scrambled eggs, sausages, & bacon being available. The rooftop terrace, featuring sun loungers, umbrellas, a bar, & the hot tub with views of Camogli & the bay, was delightful: beach towels were provided here & could also be obtained from reception for the trips we made to San Fruttuoso. Undoubtedly, though, the most impressive feature of the Carrick was its staff, all of whom couldn’t have been more helpful, friendly, & polite. Particular plaudits must go to Rosario, the manageress at reception who was so helpful & committed to us, variously welcoming us on arrival with glasses of Franciacorta, bidding us farewell with some biscuits for for the ‘plane, & of course chasing/making dinner & lunch reservations when the restaurants in Camogli/San Fruttuoso seemed unwilling to answer the ‘phone/emails/instagram posts, alongside arranging a taxi for us to visit Mille e una Notte when a Foccacia Festival in Recco meant such vehicles were thin on the ground (indeed, a further example of her commitment to her position and to us - the taxi she managed to obtain was essentially a delightful friend of hers who agreed to take us up into the hills & collect us later on), but these are but a few examples of how marvellous she was in Her work: Brava, Rosario!

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“Wonderful Stay - Exceptional Staff”

We spent 5 wonderful days at the Carrick Hotel during a recent trip to the Ligurian coast to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. This is a lovely and modern hotel in Camogli and you can easily walk down into town and the beach, but you are just a bit removed from the crowds, which is nice. We h… more

We spent 5 wonderful days at the Carrick Hotel during a recent trip to the Ligurian coast to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. This is a lovely and modern hotel in Camogli and you can easily walk down into town and the beach, but you are just a bit removed from the crowds, which is nice. We had one of the rooms with a deck and personal jacuzzi and we spent a lot of time enjoying the view, soaking in the tub, and smelling the lovely jasmine that grows all over the front of the building. The complimentary breakfast was spectacular each morning, with lots of sweet and savory options. The hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful, but the breakfast area staff were exceptional and created a wonderful way to start our day. We especially liked that breakfast was served until 11 for those of us who like a little later start to our day while on vacation.

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