Bella is devoting her energy to the hotel, which is starting to prosper, but her troubles from Season 1 are far from over…

Among Bella’s woes, the spa she’s building is running over budget and the hotel may be facing an anonymous review.

Enlisted to support the creation of the spa is the handsome architect, and widower, Marco Bonacini.

Bella’s troubles continue as Cecil tries to buy his way back into her affections, forcing Bella to question his intentions.

The Ainsworth parents aren’t the only struggling couple in Portofino.

Lucian arrives back at the hotel for a holiday without Rose, while being forced to admit that his marriage isn’t working.

While away from his wife, Lucian begins growing closer with a familiar face.

Meanwhile, Italian gangsters and fascists vengeance is on the rise.

Nish and Gianluca navigate Mussolini’s Fascists who are becoming stronger and more dangerous.

Cecil realizes he may be getting dangerously out of his depth in his business with Danioni and the local casino owner.

How will Cecil’s dirty work threaten the hotel’s future? Will Bella and Lucian fall for new love interests?

Find out on Season 2 of Hotel Portofino, streaming on pbs.org and the PBS App. Arrivederci!