Hotel Villa Gabrisa

With only 12 rooms, Hotel
Villa Gabrisa is an intimate property where guests have the chance to
mingle and get local tips and recommendations first-hand from the owners, a
husband-wife and son-daughter team. This charming three-story villa of
balconies and pergola-covered terraces has fabulous views from its cliffside location. The arched doorways, terra-cotta
floors, and many plants give the villa a Mediterranean charm, while the Murano
crystal chandeliers, Capodimonte porcelain, and antique-style furniture add
touches of elegance. Not surprisingly, the Hotel Villa Gabrisa’s romantic
atmosphere attracts a majority of couples among its guests, and rooms are
often booked far in advance.

Hotel Villa Gabrisa is
located on a narrow, busy main street in the center of the town of Positano.
There are several shops and restaurants in the neighborhood, and it’s a 10-minute walk to the beach via a walking path with many stairs to negotiate.
Another way to get around for those who find so many stairs a challenge is to
take the local bus; the bus stop is just steps away from the villa, less than a
one-minute walk. The nearest railway station is located in Sorrento, a
32-minute drive away; while the closest airport is Naples International
Airport, a 73-minute drive from here. Other popular tourist destinations
include Pompei, a 56-minute drive away; Amalfi, which is reached in 42 minutes
by car; and Ravello, which is a one-hour drive away. A drive to Naples takes 77 minutes, and Rome can be reached in three hours and 15 minutes by car.

The rooms at Hotel
Villa Gabrisa vary widely in size. Comfort Rooms are situated on the top
floor and are quite cramped, at 162 square feet, while roomy Suites offer
more space, topping out at 754 square feet.
Decorated in a romantic style -- with antique-style furniture, crystal chandeliers,
and gilded mirrors and furniture -- the decor may be too ornate and
old-fashioned for some tastes. There are a few minor signs of wear and tear in
some rooms, like scratched furniture, and some basic rooms still have dated patterned bedspreads. The bathrooms are tiled in bright
complementary colors, and feature bidets, shower stalls, or shower/tub combos (some with rainfall showerheads), hairdryers, and L'Occitane toiletries.
Some of the Elegant Suites on the second floor, like Enea and Venere, have
whirlpool bathtubs set into a niche adjacent to the bedroom. Each room
has a balcony or a terrace with beautiful views over the sea and the cliffs of
Positano. There are patio tables and chairs on the balconies, while the
terraces have space for sun loungers. All the rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen
TVs with Sky TV connections, free Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, electric
kettles with tea and coffee packets, and safes.

A buffet breakfast included in the room rate is
served each morning in the restaurant area. The restaurant also serves a
variety of local dishes for lunch and dinner, but it's only open from April to
October. Guests can dine alfresco on the restaurant terrace located across the
road which has panoramic views of the sea and cliffs. A bar is adjacent to the
restaurant and is open throughout the year, as is the wine shop next door.
There’s a free Wi-Fi connection throughout the property, and luggage storage
and concierge services are also available. Other services on offer to guests
for an extra fee include room service, laundry, scooter rentals (in summer
only), airport and train station transfer, limousine service, and parking.