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Step into the 1920s at the Italian Riviera for drama and mystery in the aftermath of WWI.
Set in the breathtakingly beautiful resort town of Portofino, this series is about personal awakening at a time of global upheaval in the traumatic aftermath of World War I.
Set in the breathtakingly beautiful resort town of Portofino, this series is about personal awakening at a time of global upheaval in the traumatic aftermath of World War I.
Episode 5 Preview | Discoveries
Guests and employees become suspects in the missing heirloom investigation.
Episode 5 Preview | Discoveries
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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.
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