Toscana Valley Hotel Portofino

This hotel is lovely. They actually have 5 hotels in total, so when you book, make sure to check carefully what kind of experience you're looking for. If you want more of a city feel, pick the Town Square. If you're after a harbor-side vibe, stay here. And if you want a mountain-side experience, you need to choose Sequesta. I didn't realize when I booked and just chose randomly, haha! The hotel itself is great. Summer must be the low season because it's incredibly hot and there are hardly any people, which is great for taking photos, but you have to be prepared for the heat. The staff are all very friendly and cheerful, always ready to assist. My only minor complaint is that for a hotel at this price point, the breakfast is incredibly mediocre. They have some bread, a few Thai dishes, mostly Western food, and some salads. It sounds like a lot when I type it out, but in reality, it felt very limited, especially considering the ridiculously high price, haha! Maybe I just had very high expectations.

I got a standard room. The balcony didn't have a view, just a wall and the roof of another building. However, everything inside the room was fine, except for the amenities – they weren't fully stocked. There was no shower cap or toothbrush. The staff at the reception were all lovely and helpful. The breakfast was good, but the selection was a bit limited.

The accommodation is absolutely beautiful! I was truly amazed by the grandeur and architectural beauty once inside the hotel. The room was gorgeous and spacious, both the bedroom and the bathroom. What I loved most was how incredibly fragrant the towels were! The staff were very attentive. However, the air conditioner in my room made a clunking noise intermittently late at night, though it wasn't too loud. The breakfast selection might not have been very diverse, but overall, it was excellent. I was very impressed!

So beautiful! It feels like I'm not even in Thailand. The breakfast was absolutely delicious.