Hotel Portofino

About the Show

Set in the breathtakingly beautiful resort town of Portofino, this series is one of personal awakening in the aftermath of World War I and of the liberating influence of Italy's enchanting culture, climate and cuisine on elite British travelers. "Hotel Portofino" tells the story of the Ainsworth family that has relocated from Britain to open an upscale hotel on the Italian coastline.

As elite guests like the imperious Lady Latchmere check into the hotel, matriarch Bella Ainsworth tries to keep up with their constant demands. Mingling commences among guests in an exhilarating cocktail of drama, glamour and mystery at Hotel Portofino.

More About the Episodes

Episode 1 | First Impressions

Bella has more immediate worries than her son's prospective marriage as she falls prey to extortion.

Episode 2 | Lessons

Danioni worms his way into the Ainsworths' affairs, helping Cecil arrange an heirloom delivery.

Episode 3 | Invitations

Young hotel inhabitants let their hair down; Cecil and Jack shake on a shady sale of the heirloom.

Episode 4 | Uncoverings

Danioni gives a compromising letter to Bella's husband, and the Ainsworth heirloom goes missing.

Episode 5 | Discoveries

Guests and employees become suspects in the missing heirloom investigation.

Episode 6 | Denouments

The mystery of the missing heirloom is resolved, and critical decisions determine guests' futures.