The five-star Imperiale Palace Hotel is today one of the most outstanding and prestigious hotels in the Ligurian Riviera. It caters to decerning clientele that takes one back to memorable times long gone.

At the beginning of the 1900’s royals, aristocrats, divas and intellectuals came to this splendid Belle époque property on the Italian Riviera for their holiday. Today, a century later, the peace enveloping the private park, the elegance of the historic Liberty style building and the crystal clear water of Santa Margherita Ligure are still all the same. The hotel is still one of the most prestigious hotels in Liguria.

Imperiale Palace Hotel is the ideal getaway for those who seek comfort, elegance and style, a refuge offering high level services in the vicinity of the famous areas such as Portofino, Rapallo, Camogli, Sestri Levante and Genoa. The hotel was originally built as a private villa in 1889 by the aristocratic Costa family of Corsica. Le Vele Beach Club is widely considered to be one of Santa Margherita Ligure best beaches. It has an intimate atmosphere with vibrant turquoise waters and provides a picturesque setting for relaxing. Luxurious loungers and umbrellas are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. It allows for complete enjoyment under the warm Ligurian sun. The warmed-up sea-water swimming pool, harmoniously combined with the green of the historical park and the amazing view over the bay, offers to hotel guests comfortable ample sun beds to laze on in the sunshine. The hotels Spa is the place to leave daily routine and stress behind and discover sensations of wellbeing thanks to its highly internationally trained therapists. A unique center for holistic wellbeing, it specializes in combining Asian techniques together with innovative western massages to achieve an optimal state of mind, body, and soul.

The award-winning chefs of the hotel and service-oriented banquet staff will be working in concert with our own outstanding “Kosher Chefs”. They will create a fabulous gourmet culinary experience drawing from the best of Italian, continental and traditional Jewish fare under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi G.M. Garelik & Rabbi M. Shaikewitz of Milan. Your hosts will, once again, be the Minkowitz family. Whether it’s in the ballrooms, or tearooms, a large variety of impressive delights awaits you. Our daily religious services along with thought provoking lectures and discussions, children’s program, plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Pesach experience.

PRICE & ROOM INFORMATION

PASSOVER 2023 AT IMPERIALE PALACE HOTEL, SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURIA, PORTOFINO, ITALY
Category Rates – Per Person Double Occupancy	FULL STAY 10 DAYS/9 NTS WED, APR 5 – FRI, APR 14	FULL STAY +1 PRE DAY 11 DAYS/10 NTS TUES, APR 4 – FRI, APR 14	SUPERIOR-Garden View Elegant bright room with Garden View; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower SUPERIOR-Sea View Same as above with Sea View DELUXE-Front View Larger elegant bright Front View room; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower DELUXE-Sea View Same as above with Sea View DELUXE-Sea View Balcony Larger elegant bright Sea View room with balcony; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower PREMIUM-Garden View Elegant bright room with Garden View; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower PREMIUM-Sea View Balcony Same as above with Sea View and Balcony JR SUITE-Front View Beautiful bright Front View room with sitting area; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower JR SUITE-Sea View Same as above with Sea View JR SUITE-Sea View Balcony Same as above with Balcony EXECUTIVE SUITE Beautiful One Bedroom suite featuring separate living room, stylish furniture, Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower IMPERIAL BLUE SUITE & IMPERIAL TERRACE SUITE Located in the historic wing of the hotel, this beautiful One Bedroom Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, antique furniture, high frescoed ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower. Private terrace with Sea View TOWER SUITE This spectacular Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, sitting area, high ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower
SUPERIOR – GARDEN VIEW	€5835	€6085
SUPERIOR – SEA VIEW	€5935	€6185
DELUXE – FRONT VIEW	€6035	€6285
DELUXE – SEA VIEW	€6135	€6385
DELUXE – SEA VIEW BALCONY	€6435	€6685
PREMIUM – GARDEN VIEW	€6535	€6785
PREMIUM – SEA VIEW BALCONY	€6635	€6885
JR SUITE – FRONT VIEW	€6935	€7185
JR SUITE – SEA VIEW	€7035	€7285
JR SUITE – SEA VIEW BALCONY	€7235	€7485
EXECUTIVE SUITE	€7735	€7985
IMPERIAL BLUE SUITE	€8235	€8485
IMPERIAL TERRACE SUITE	€8735	€8985
TOWER SUITE	€9035	€9285
SINGLE ROOM RATE	€6635	€6885
Additional Occupants In Same Room
ADULT 12 & Above (in same rm)	€2795	€2895
CHILD 3-11 Years (in same rm)	€2365	€2465
INFANT under 35 months	€525	€525

CALL FOR PARTIAL ROOM RATESRATES INCLUDE 25% TAX, TIPS, & SERVICE CHARGES.
ALL RATES IN EURO.

IMPERIALE PALACE HOTEL SCHOLARS AND STAFF 2022

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau is Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. He had previously served in this position from 1985 until 1993. At that time, he was appointed Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, a position which he held until 2003. Rabbi Lau currently serves as chairman of the Yad Vashem Council.

Rabbi Lau, a survivor of the Buchenwald concentration camp, immigrated to Israel with his brother Naphtali in July 1945 and was ordained a rabbi in 1971. He served as chief rabbi in Netanya (1978-1988), and earned a reputation as a popular orator. In 2000, he wrote a best-selling memoir about his experiences in the Holocaust entitled Do Not Raise Your Hand Against the Boy, which won the Israel Prize for life-work. The book has since been translated into English and published as Out of the Depths: The Story of a Chidl of Buchenwald Who Returned Home at Last.

Rabbi Lau and Rebbetzin Chayita (nee Frankel) are the parents of three sons and five daughters.

Yossi Fachler

Yossi Fachler is a UK born natural people’s man. He graduated from College in Jerusalem and has been living in London since 1991 with his wife Sarah, and two children where he became youth Minister in two central London Synagogues. Since then, Yossi’s services are used on a bi-monthly basis by the United Synagogue Community Division and the Office Of The Chief Rabbi to take the Shabbat Services around the UK communities, giving the sermons, blending in his famous sense of humor and topped off with his beautiful davening voice.

Since then, he has subsequently presided over the high holidays all over the world, including three years at the Saatchi Synagogue, St John’s Wood, South Hampstead, North Brook Illinois, St Albans, Glasgow, Birmingham, Radlett, Cardiff and Hendon – where he takes the services in davening and sermons. In 2005, and again in 2015, Yossi successfully promoted the ’60 days for 60 years’ and ’70 days for 70 years’ projects to over 250,000 members of the Jewish community around the world. In his spare time, Yossi gives evening lectures around the UK, to business people, lay people and high school students alike.

in 2019 we spent Passover with Leisure Tours and the Minkowitz family, the hosts. Last year this was at the Hotel Palazzo Naiadi in Rome. We had a wonderful time. We traveled with 2 other couples. First of all, i can not speak well enough about the care, kindness, warmth and hospitality that the Minkowitz family showed to all of us. Ruth Minkowitz was great host and made sure that everyone’s had a great time and moved things ahead smoothly. The accommodations were regale, terrific and spotless rooms and amenities (i realize the will b exchanging hotels in Rom et his year – but i can only imagine that it will be a similar top spot and location.) Rabbi Lau was scholar in residence last year, and there Gaian – former Chief Rabbi of Israel – wonderful speaker and storyteller. Davening was very nice.. The food was exceptional. I am basically a pescatarian and they provided me with wonderful choices. There were excellent salads and side dishes at all times. Also lovely white fish dishes. The rest of my group enjoyed all the meats, cheeses etc. Wine selection was great, including lovely kosher grappa. From Italy. (Poli brand.) . In addition a, Rome is a great location, and there is so much to do their. It’s a great time of year. To sum it up, we had a memorable Peshawar, and recommend this unconditionally.