Palazzo Marzoli Resort

Housed in a historic mansion dating back to the 1600s, Palazzo Marzoli Resort is a charming seaside hotel. Its slightly out of town location on a cliff face at the top of the Positano village means that it enjoys magnificent views overlooking the village and sea. Guests are welcomed off the main road into a small, yet character filled lobby. Decor includes a large historic world map, small wooden reception desk, antique light fittings, and a few potted plants. The hallways and stairways are quite narrow which could be tricky with maneuvering luggage, though there is also an elevator. The only common area is the rooftop solarium, which includes a hot tub, seating, sun loungers, and parasols -- an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ocean views. Guests here are mostly couples, and the rooms book out quite far in advance during the high season.

Located on the panoramic main road that connects all of the towns on the Amalfi Coast, Palazzo Marzoli Resort has a slightly out of the way location. Its hillside perch however, makes for stunning sea views. There are a handful of restaurants and shops within close walking distance, as well as other small hotels. The center of Positano is about an eight-minute walk via a footpath and there's also a free shuttle bus from the hotel into town five times a day during the summer. The smaller beach in Positano is a 15-minute walk away, while the main beach is 20 minutes on foot or a seven-minute drive. The nearby towns of Sorrento and Pompeii are 30 minutes and an hours' drive away, respectively. The nearest bus stop is a two-minute walk away. The Positano Port is a seven-minute drive. It's an hour and 20-minute drive to Naples International Airport.

The 12 guest rooms at Palazzo Marzoli Resort are quaint and decorated with charming seaside-inspired interiors. The general color scheme is white and blue, with elements of the sea found in the painted artwork on the walls and hand-painted headboard murals portraying different fish, anchors, and shells. Other decor includes blue tiled floors, white walls, white linen with blue bed covers, and blue and white striped curtains. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, work desks, telephones, safes, and Wi-Fi (for an additional fee). There is a suite with an in-room hot tub and adjoining rooms are available for group and family travelers. The bathrooms feature blue and white patterned tiles on the floors and walls and include either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos with hairdryers and Prija toiletries. Each room has a small balcony with a table and chair set up and magnificent sea and village views.

Features are few, but convenient. Breakfast is included in room rates and is served on guests' private balconies, and includes a simple selection of scrambled eggs, toast, pastries, and yogurts; fresh fruit costs extra. The rooftop solarium has panoramic views of the Mediterranean and Positano village along with a hot tub and surrounding chairs, tables, sun loungers, and parasols. There is also a bar service available on the solarium where guests can order a range of beverages. Room service is available from an outside establishment. Upon request, a range of in-room beauty and massage treatments are available. There is on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, though both incur an additional fee. The hotel also offers a free shuttle into the center of town, running five times a day during the summer months. Additional features include 24-hour reception, babysitting service, laundry service (for a fee), and an airport shuttle (upon request for an added fee).