There are hotels that simply occupy a beautiful setting, and then there are those that seem to belong to it entirely. Overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, the Imperiale Palace Hotel brings old-world grandeur to Santa Margherita Ligure with frescoed ceilings, palm-fringed gardens, and terraces made for lingering over an espresso. The mood is unmistakably Riviera: polished but unhurried, glamorous without trying too hard. Spend the afternoon by the sea, return for aperitivo as the light softens over the harbor, and let dinner stretch late into the evening. In a town known for elegance, the Imperiale Palace still manages to feel like one of its most timeless addresses. ItalianRiviera SantaMargheritaLigure Liguria ImperialePalace LuxuryHotels GrandHotel ItalyTravel VisitItaly LuxuryTravel Mediterranean RivieraLife DolceVita HotelDesign HistoricHotels TheJQList @imperialepalacesml forbestravelguide hotelsabovepar boutiquehotels