La Meridiana Relais & Chateaux, Garlenda

Alessandra ed Edmondo Segre have taken care in person of La Meridiana since 1983 to evolve it into a charming and sophisticated gem of hospitality immersed in the green inland of Liguria. This romantic and relaxing hotel located halfway between Monaco and Portofino was designed and constructed in 1971 by Luisa Berto de Segre, a few years after her sister Teresa de Berto Galleani had built an eighteen hole golf course. Everything was designed in the style of nearby Provence: large arches and canopies, stone walls, antique tile roofs, warm and bright colors. La Meridiana – the name chosen in honor of the nearby Castello del Carretto, known as “Della Meridiana” - opened its doors to guests in 1977 and already in 1978 joined the prestigious Relais & Chateaux chain. Alessandra and Edmondo as genuine owners of the house, where luxury lies in hospitality and attention to detail, give the hotel a very personal elegance, full of authenticity, sharing with guests the fruits of their passions. Interior decorations, gardening and flowers are the passions of Alessandra and pretty fresh flower arrangements are always present in the lobby and at the top of tables in the Restaurant. Edmondo amazes with his endless wine list where you will find an exquisite selection of the best Italian wines with rare vintages of the most famous wine growers and most quoted emerging producers. Each evening Edmondo will welcome you in Il Rosmarino Restaurant or Il Bistrot to embark on a journey of discovery of Liguria. Born in Turin, he deeply loves Liguria and its unmistakable scents: the scent of thyme, sage and delicate basil. He is always in search of the best produce on the market, local artisans, most antique traditions. A discoverer of talents, Edmondo has embraced in his kitchen Carlo Cracco, Kasten Heidsieck, Ernst Knam, Luigi Taglienti.