We loved the staff at Hotel Pasquale...even more so when they were able to help us  seamlessly get to and from Portofino/Santa Margherita by train!  The Italian train system really is second to none!   Portofino was beautiful - just like all the pics you see of it - including the mega - yachts!   Really enjoyed exploring the town and the walk out to the lighthouse that surprise, surprise  - also featured a bar for us to soak in the sea vistas!  Thoroughly enjoyed our day trip there!!