Natascha McElhone plays Bella Ainsworth, alongside Oliver Dench as Lucian Ainsworth and Mark Umbers as Cecil Ainsworth in Hotel Portofino.
Main cast
- Bella AinsworthNatascha McElhone1–3Main
- Lucian AinsworthOliver Dench1–3Main
- Cecil AinsworthMark Umbers1–3Main
- Rose Drummond-WardLucy Liemann1–3Main
- Bella Ainsworth’s motherLouisa Binder1Main
Supporting cast
- Constance MarchAnna Chancellor1Supp
- Lucian Ainsworth’s love interestOlivia Morris1–2Supp
- BillyImogen King1–3Supp
- The Honourable Jessica de VereLily Frazer2–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Alice AinsworthClara Green1Guest
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About this cast
Hotel Portofino follows the aristocratic Ainsworth family as they run a luxurious hotel on the Italian Riviera in the 1920s. The period drama stars Natascha McElhone as the matriarch Bella Ainsworth, who must navigate personal and professional challenges to keep the hotel afloat.
FAQs
Who plays Bella Ainsworth in Hotel Portofino?
Natascha McElhone plays Bella Ainsworth, the matriarch who runs the hotel.
Is Hotel Portofino based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional period drama set in the 1920s, though it draws on the era’s social history.
How many seasons of Hotel Portofino are there?
As of 2024, three seasons have been broadcast.
Who is the lead actor in Hotel Portofino?
Natascha McElhone is the lead actor, playing Bella Ainsworth.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026