Hotel Blu di Te
Design-forward boutique with a collector's-house feel. Antique terrazzo floors in turquoise, pale rose, and charcoal. Old brickwork, diffused lighting, velvet and linen upholstery. Warm and convivial — more like a stylish friend's house than a hotel.
The rooftop pool requires a reservation even for hotel guests — book as early as possible, especially in August
Why It Matters
One of the first true design boutique hotels on the Ligurian Riviera, and still the most design-focused. The furniture collection is genuinely museum-quality and all for sale via an online shop. The rooftop pool overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio is a bonus most competitors can't match.
Blu di Te — the name is a play on the French 'bleu de toi,' meaning 'I'm crazy about you' — is a 20-room boutique hotel carved out of a restored Ligurian townhouse covering over 1,500 square meters. It sits just off the port between the baroque church of San Giacomo and Villa Durazzo, tucked away from the main seafront drag. The four design-world owners (including a Milanese art stylist and an international interior buyer) spent close to two years sourcing furniture from 1930s–50s Europe: expect Arne Jacobsen chairs, De Sede sofas, pieces by Ettore Sottsass, and a couple of items from the 1958 Universal Expo. And yes, almost everything you see is for sale.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Corner
Corner positioning gives this room a slightly different sightline and more natural light than the standard Deluxe. Same 18 sqm footprint as Standard but with a balcony and superior beds. A popular pick — guests mention it specifically by name in reviews.
18 sqm
Junior Suite
Feels more like a small apartment than a hotel room. Balcony, a double bed plus a single bed — good for a couple travelling with a child or a trio of friends. Same warm design DNA throughout: terrazzo or parquet floors, velvet, linen, and carefully chosen vintage pieces.
Double + Single · 20 sqm
Junior Suite Superior
The top of the range, and the one repeat guests specifically request. Two balconies, a double bed, and a sofa bed, making it the best bet for families or two couples sharing. 30 sqm is generous by Italian Riviera standards. This is the room a family with kids stayed in back in 2019 and returned to specifically in 2024.
Double + Sofa Bed · 30 sqmStandard
A double room dressed in warm tones with parquet or classic Genovese terrazzo floors. Small but complete, with the full design treatment. No balcony at this tier, but priced accordingly.
18 sqmStandard Deluxe
Steps up from Standard with a private balcony — several of which overlook the baroque facade of the San Giacomo church — and slightly more space. Parquet or terrazzo floors, superior single beds, and the same carefully sourced furniture throughout.
22 sqmTiny
The smallest room in the house — and it's honest about it. A single-occupancy room with warm colours and either wooden parquet or Genovese terrazzo floors. Compact but thoughtfully furnished with the same vintage design aesthetic as the rest of the hotel. Good for solo travellers who spend most of their time out exploring.
14 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Pre-dinner drinks prepared by the in-house barman in the internal courtyard/patio. Multiple guests specifically mention the cocktails and Aperol spritzes as highlights of the stay.
Almost every piece of furniture and decor in the hotel is for sale — from €95 Moroccan teapots to €2,200 velvet armchairs. The online shop at shop.bludite.com lists current available pieces. A genuinely unusual hotel activity: browsing the rooms and deciding what to ship home.
Small live music events and happenings are hosted at the property in the evenings. The spa area is also available for private event hire.
The hotel's own 10-metre wooden boat, fully restored in 2016 in teak and fine wood, with a trusted sailor. Day trips head to Portofino, Camogli, and San Fruttuoso. On-board service includes lunch with fine wines and champagne. Also available at night. Open to non-guests — you don't need to be staying at the hotel to book it.
The rooftop pool overlooks the Gulf of Tigullio. Open to hotel guests and non-guests alike (with a fee), but access is by reservation only — including for in-house guests. Day beds available for roughly €100 including poolside lunch. Minimum age 16. Pool hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Served daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM. Local Ligurian produce, pastries, cheeses, fruit, eggs, freshly squeezed juice, and excellent coffee.
Partner covered car park approximately 100 metres from the hotel. €24/day. Reservation recommended in summer.
Pets accepted on request; charges may apply.
Seasonal outdoor pool on the rooftop terrace, open 10:00 AM–7:00 PM. Cabanas available (surcharge). Reservation required for all guests. Minimum age 16.
Multilingual staff (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish) who are consistently praised for restaurant recommendations and travel arrangements. Luggage storage also available.
Most furniture and objects in the rooms are for sale. Online shop at shop.bludite.com.
Renowned Milan fashion industry hairstylist Enzo Sanfilippo is on site daily for personalised treatments.
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