This hotel has been very nicely updated in keeping with its history. The entryway is grand, with marble from floor to ceiling it seemed. Upon reception, we were greeted and allowed to check in early. Our room was spacious with a full size closet, very nice bathroom with a tub and shower (unusual from our experience), and a comfortable bed (king size but is actually two beds pushed together). The restaurant, for both breakfast and dinner, offers outdoor seating with an incredible view of Camogli and surrounding villages, mountains, and the gulf. Our dinner was absolutely fantastic, and included free champagne, and the breakfast buffet was plentiful.
Concerns: 1) The distance of the hotel from any other civilization is far, making the hotel seem like an entity unto itself. If you're interested in sight seeing, you'll need to hire a taxi or use the shuttle offered at certain times only from the hotel. 2) While the hotel boasts its affiliation with a spa, it does not tell you that there is a charge for using the open pool services. We were charged, without our knowledge, for using the hottub and steam room which are available and open in the pool area. 3) The hotel's website does not mention any transportation options for arrival so we spent 22 Euros on a taxi from the train station. We did not know until we arrived that there is a shuttle available and that it is free if you use it during the allotted times offered.