---
title: "Hotel Portofino"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-portofino-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 155623
imdb_id: "tt14815774"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 18
runtime_minutes: 54
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Hotel Portofino (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-portofino-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hotel Portofino is a television series first released in 2022. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama. Produced and broadcast by BritBox, U&Drama. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 3 seasons and 18 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A British family navigates personal and political turmoil while operating a hotel in 1920s Italy."

### Why Watch
- scenic Italian Riviera setting
- focus on family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA and contains themes of mystery and drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period drama, atmospheric, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4, ITVX, UKTV Play, STV Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | iciTouTV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 18
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Adam Wimpenny
- **Networks / Studios**: BritBox, U&Drama

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Assad Zaman** as *Anish Sengupta*
- **Natascha McElhone** as *Bella Ainsworth*
- **Mark Umbers** as *Cecil Ainsworth*
- **Oliver Dench** as *Lucian Ainsworth*
- **Louisa Binder** as *Constance March*
- **Pasquale Esposito** as *Vincenzo Danioni*
- **Daniele Pecci** as *Count Carlo Albani*
- **Olivia Morris** as *Alice Mays-Smith*
- **Elizabeth Carling** as *Betty Scanlon*
- **Lily Frazer** as *Claudine Pascal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the series set?
The story takes place during the 1920s.

### Q: Where does the story occur?
The series is set in an Italian resort town on the Italian Riviera.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created and written by Matt Baker.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
It follows a British family who owns and operates a hotel for wealthy travelers.

### Q: What challenges does the protagonist face?
Bella Ainsworth navigates personal challenges, family drama, and the rise of Fascism.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hotel Portofino — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/155623)
- [Hotel Portofino (TV Series 2022- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14815774/fullcredits/)
- [Hotel Portofino (TV Series 2022- ) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/155623-hotel-portofino/cast)
- [Hotel Portofino - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Portofino)
- [Hotel Portofino (2022-2025) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/hotel-portofino/g4uSF2jbpNSpMnFZAWMmH6/credits/)
- [Hotel Portofino (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/hotel-portofino/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*