Via Partenope 45, Naples, Italy | (888) 399-9863
Breathtaking views
Walking distance to most of historic Naples
Naples' only five-star seaside hotel
Atmospheric indoor pool in Roman bath style
Superb breakfast buffet
Acclaimed rooftop restaurant
Historic landmark
24-hour room service
Some guests say decor is a bit dated for this level of hotel
No free Wi-Fi
Rooms facing via Santa Lucia can be noisy
Originally built in 1882, the luxe, history-laden 160-room Grand Hotel Vesuvio is Naples' only seafront five-star hotel. Its classic elegance and old-school attention to detail make it easy for visitors to sense they are walking the same halls that Humphrey Bogart, Grace Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and Enrico Caruso once did. Breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri, and neighboring Castel dell'Ovo, give guests a sense of the real Italy, with the ancient past and modern civilization existing side by side.
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Scene
Charming old-world details, oil paintings, and glowing crystal chandeliers
The richly historic Grand Hotel Vesuvio exists at the intersection of modern and ancient Italy, overlooking the marina where hydrofoils whisk guests across the bay to the trapped-in-time Isle of Capri. Classic and elegant, decor reflects the hotel's storied past, when it was the go-to place for movie stars, politicians, and other celebrities, such as Enrico Caruso, whose love of Napoli and cooking have inspired the ultra-modern, fine-dining roof-garden restaurant, Caruso's. Italianate painted furniture, marble floors, wrought-iron, gold leaf, carved wood furniture, original oil paintings (not prints), and even the lovely soap dispensers in the powder rooms reflect the hotel's character and longevity.
Location
On a romantic promenade by the sea, surrounded by cafes and restaurants
The Grand Hotel Vesuvio sits on the Bay of Naples, in a quiet pedestrian area frequented by young Neapolitans out for romantic strolls, espressos in waterside cafes, and fine dining al fresco. Just across from the ancient Castel dell'Ovo in the historic district of San Ferdinando, the hotel is a short walking distance from the Royal Palace and Plebiscito Square, and a 15- to 20-minute walk from downtown Napoli. Walk five minutes to the marina, and visitors can take a hydrofoil or other boat to Capri, Ischia, or other points of interest on the Amalfi Coast.
Rooms
Exquisite views, modern bathrooms, old-world details with modern conveniences
Rooms at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio are designed to capture the elegance of wealthy old-world Napoli, with sumptuous wallpaper and matching drapes and passementerie, fine wood furniture and large luxurious (modern) marble bathrooms. Beautifully maintained and clean, with spotless parquet floors, rooms are large by European standards, with high ceilings, and some have balconies with exquisite views of the Bay of Naples. (It's worth the extra money for a room with a view.) Rooms overlooking the via Santa Lucia can be noisy. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs; all have safes, minibars, and flat-screen TVs.
Features
Delicious breakfast buffet, grotto-like indoor pool, elegant ballrooms
Guests rave about the Grand Hotel Vesuvio's breakfast buffet, served in the sunny Sala Puccini with views of the Castel dell'Ovo. (Try the fresh buffalo ricotta!) For dinner, the rooftop Caruso restaurant is sleek and modern, with bright contemporary art and black-and-white photography on the walls, and panoramic bay views. (Jackets required.) The spa and indoor pool have the feel of an underground grotto, with candlelight, mosaic tilework, and cavelike rocks lending atmosphere. The workout room is small but functional; there are saunas, steamrooms, tanning suites, and a massage menu. Ballrooms are beautifully appointed, not generic or hotel-like.
