One of the most iconic buildings in Ravello, and the Amalfi Coast, the 11th-century Villa Cimbrone is a luxurious, family-run property that practically defines romance. Of note are its stunning storybook-like gardens, which are a tourist attraction for those passing through the region (private ones also exist just for guests), and the striking views over the Mediterranean. The 19 individually decorated rooms are classically elegant, outfitted with gorgeous patterned tile and furnished outdoor space. An excellent Michelin-starred Mediterranean eatery, free breakfast, sea-view pool, and gym are available, but there's no full spa (in-room massages can be arranged). Travelers looking to be closer to town might consider the four-pearl Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone, set in the heart of Ravello.
One of the most iconic buildings in Ravello, and the Amalfi Coast, the 11th-century Villa Cimbrone is a luxurious, family-run property that practically defines romance. Of note are its stunning storybook-like gardens, which are a tourist attraction for those passing through the region (private ones also exist just for guests), and the striking views over the Mediterranean. The 19 individually decorated rooms are classically elegant, outfitted with gorgeous patterned tile and furnished outdoor space. An excellent Michelin-starred Mediterranean eatery, free breakfast, sea-view pool, and gym are available, but there's no full spa (in-room massages can be arranged). Travelers looking to be closer to town might consider the four-pearl Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone, set in the heart of Ravello.
Housed in a restored Medieval villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the 26-room Villa Fraulo draws couples and honeymooners. Although it has been renovated several times, this upper-middle-range property retains some of its original architectural elements and historic atmosphere. Rich fabrics, ornate golden details and antique-style furniture give the property a refined feel, but lack of investment in areas such as the pool, the façade, and some Standard Rooms tarnishes its grandeur. All rooms have elegant classic decor, modern amenities, and balconies or terraces offering expansive sea views, and the restaurant serves decent regional food on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. The location in central Ravello, within walking distance of restaurants and historic sights, is a major plus.
Housed in a restored Medieval villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the 26-room Villa Fraulo draws couples and honeymooners. Although it has been renovated several times, this upper-middle-range property retains some of its original architectural elements and historic atmosphere. Rich fabrics, ornate golden details and antique-style furniture give the property a refined feel, but lack of investment in areas such as the pool, the façade, and some Standard Rooms tarnishes its grandeur. All rooms have elegant classic decor, modern amenities, and balconies or terraces offering expansive sea views, and the restaurant serves decent regional food on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. The location in central Ravello, within walking distance of restaurants and historic sights, is a major plus.
Nestled in the verdant green hills of the Amalfi Coast, the upper-middle-range Villa Piedimonte offers stunning panoramas of the town of Ravello, the mountains, and the Mediterranean Sea from multiple vantage points. Many of the 22 fresh and stylish rooms have furnished sea-view terraces, and all offer flat-screen TVs, kettles, minibars, and upscale showers. There's no restaurant on-site, but a free breakfast buffet is provided, plus an outdoor pool has a lovely terrace facing the ocean. The hotel is a 10-minute walk down a steep hill from Ravello’s picturesque center, and the hotel runs a free shuttle bus to and from town. Those looking to stay in Ravello proper might want to check out the Hotel Rufolo, though it lacks a pool and the views aren't as magnificent.
Nestled in the verdant green hills of the Amalfi Coast, the upper-middle-range Villa Piedimonte offers stunning panoramas of the town of Ravello, the mountains, and the Mediterranean Sea from multiple vantage points. Many of the 22 fresh and stylish rooms have furnished sea-view terraces, and all offer flat-screen TVs, kettles, minibars, and upscale showers. There's no restaurant on-site, but a free breakfast buffet is provided, plus an outdoor pool has a lovely terrace facing the ocean. The hotel is a 10-minute walk down a steep hill from Ravello’s picturesque center, and the hotel runs a free shuttle bus to and from town. Those looking to stay in Ravello proper might want to check out the Hotel Rufolo, though it lacks a pool and the views aren't as magnificent.
The Belmond Hotel Caruso is one of the top luxury hotels not only on the Amalfi Coast, but in Italy. Situated in an 11th-century palace and surrounded by fragrant terraced gardens, it is perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea at Ravello's highest point and offers full-on views of the sea and village. The 50 rooms and suites have beautifully tiled floors and marble bathrooms, and many offer terraces or balconies overlooking the water. Amenities include a truly jaw-dropping infinity pool, a small spa and gym, a piano bar, and a fine-dining Italian restaurant serving a free buffet breakfast. Many guests find the hotel well worth its considerable price tag; during our visit, it was fully occupied. On the Amalfi Coast, Santa Caterina Hotel and Le Sirenuse are among the only properties that can compare.
The Belmond Hotel Caruso is one of the top luxury hotels not only on the Amalfi Coast, but in Italy. Situated in an 11th-century palace and surrounded by fragrant terraced gardens, it is perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea at Ravello's highest point and offers full-on views of the sea and village. The 50 rooms and suites have beautifully tiled floors and marble bathrooms, and many offer terraces or balconies overlooking the water. Amenities include a truly jaw-dropping infinity pool, a small spa and gym, a piano bar, and a fine-dining Italian restaurant serving a free buffet breakfast. Many guests find the hotel well worth its considerable price tag; during our visit, it was fully occupied. On the Amalfi Coast, Santa Caterina Hotel and Le Sirenuse are among the only properties that can compare.
Palazzo Avino is a luxury property on a lovely green mountainside with spectacular views of the sea and town of Ravello. This boutique hotel delivers lavishness and privacy with terraced gardens, private access to a beach house by free shuttle, a Michelin-star restaurant with sea views, an elegant spa, and an outdoor pool and hot tubs. Its 43 rooms and suites are contemporary and Mediterranean in style. All have flat-screen TVs and minibars, but upper-level rooms boast features like in-room hot tubs, large terraces or balconies, and Nespresso machines (coffee- and tea-making facilities are not available in every room). It’s a pricey hotel and not all rooms are spacious, but the amenities are hard to beat. Still, travelers might also want to check out Villa Maria Hotel, which has an organic garden and on-site cooking school, though it lacks a pool.
Palazzo Avino is a luxury property on a lovely green mountainside with spectacular views of the sea and town of Ravello. This boutique hotel delivers lavishness and privacy with terraced gardens, private access to a beach house by free shuttle, a Michelin-star restaurant with sea views, an elegant spa, and an outdoor pool and hot tubs. Its 43 rooms and suites are contemporary and Mediterranean in style. All have flat-screen TVs and minibars, but upper-level rooms boast features like in-room hot tubs, large terraces or balconies, and Nespresso machines (coffee- and tea-making facilities are not available in every room). It’s a pricey hotel and not all rooms are spacious, but the amenities are hard to beat. Still, travelers might also want to check out Villa Maria Hotel, which has an organic garden and on-site cooking school, though it lacks a pool.
The Villa Maria Hotel is a four-pearl, family-owned historic property on a hill in picturesque Ravello. There's an acclaimed, sea-facing restaurant, a cooking school, and an organic garden, and guests get access to the pool at the Villa Maria's sister property, a five-minute walk away. Its 23 rooms have sea or garden views and all have Vietri-tile floors and bathrooms as well as colorful upholstery mixed with fine antiques. The bathrooms, though pretty, are a bit dated and the 10-minute hike to the hilltop may be too much for some. For a more convenient location in Ravello, travelers might want to check out Hotel Rufolo.
The Villa Maria Hotel is a four-pearl, family-owned historic property on a hill in picturesque Ravello. There's an acclaimed, sea-facing restaurant, a cooking school, and an organic garden, and guests get access to the pool at the Villa Maria's sister property, a five-minute walk away. Its 23 rooms have sea or garden views and all have Vietri-tile floors and bathrooms as well as colorful upholstery mixed with fine antiques. The bathrooms, though pretty, are a bit dated and the 10-minute hike to the hilltop may be too much for some. For a more convenient location in Ravello, travelers might want to check out Hotel Rufolo.
From its hillside perch overlooking a sparkling bay, the three-pearl Graal Hotel Ravello offers amazing views of the sea from each room's furnished balcony. As stunning as those are, however, the hotel itself is beginning to show its age: it's been run by the same family for more than 40 years now, and the architecture and interior design -- as well as some basic upkeep -- reflects the years. If looks aren't critical, however, the rooftop pool is a beautiful place to take in the Amalfi panorama, and an excellent restaurant is on-site. All 42 rooms have free Wi-Fi, minibars, and small flat-screen TVs. It's a quick five-minute walk to the center of Ravello. Travelers wanting somewhere in town that's a bit more up-to-date might prefer Villa Maria Hotel.
From its hillside perch overlooking a sparkling bay, the three-pearl Graal Hotel Ravello offers amazing views of the sea from each room's furnished balcony. As stunning as those are, however, the hotel itself is beginning to show its age: it's been run by the same family for more than 40 years now, and the architecture and interior design -- as well as some basic upkeep -- reflects the years. If looks aren't critical, however, the rooftop pool is a beautiful place to take in the Amalfi panorama, and an excellent restaurant is on-site. All 42 rooms have free Wi-Fi, minibars, and small flat-screen TVs. It's a quick five-minute walk to the center of Ravello. Travelers wanting somewhere in town that's a bit more up-to-date might prefer Villa Maria Hotel.
The three-pearl, 17-room Hotel Parsifal was built as a monastery in 1288 and converted into a hotel in 1948. Now the property is a charming mix of arched ceilings,a cloister garden, and artfully tiled floors, plus it has ivy-covered walls and sweeping views over the bay. The rooms are simply and traditionally decorated (appropriate, given its monastic history) and some have balconies with picturesque vistas. The family-run hotel is located steps from the center of town, and is ideally positioned for exploring the Amalfi coast on foot or by car. Couples looking for a romantic and affordable getaway will likely find this fits the bill. Families, however, should check out the Excelsior Grand Hotel down the road in Amalfi, which has a pool and private beach.
The three-pearl, 17-room Hotel Parsifal was built as a monastery in 1288 and converted into a hotel in 1948. Now the property is a charming mix of arched ceilings,a cloister garden, and artfully tiled floors, plus it has ivy-covered walls and sweeping views over the bay. The rooms are simply and traditionally decorated (appropriate, given its monastic history) and some have balconies with picturesque vistas. The family-run hotel is located steps from the center of town, and is ideally positioned for exploring the Amalfi coast on foot or by car. Couples looking for a romantic and affordable getaway will likely find this fits the bill. Families, however, should check out the Excelsior Grand Hotel down the road in Amalfi, which has a pool and private beach.
A 17-room upscale hotel in the heart of Ravello, the Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone is housed in a 12th-century former monastery with all the splendor -- and age -- of a historic building. It has spectacular ocean views at every turn and an excellent location near the town’s main square. The lobby is striking and light-filled, with gorgeous terra-cotta tile floors and a high white vaulted ceiling. Fine artwork abounds, and the ocean-view gardens are lovely. Rooms, which are in both the historical building and in modern Casa Polumbo, on the same property, range from rather plain and unimpressive to truly superlative. The hotel oozes charm and history but lacks some amenities one would expect at this price point, such as a pool. For more amenities, consider the nearby Palazzo Avino.
A 17-room upscale hotel in the heart of Ravello, the Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone is housed in a 12th-century former monastery with all the splendor -- and age -- of a historic building. It has spectacular ocean views at every turn and an excellent location near the town’s main square. The lobby is striking and light-filled, with gorgeous terra-cotta tile floors and a high white vaulted ceiling. Fine artwork abounds, and the ocean-view gardens are lovely. Rooms, which are in both the historical building and in modern Casa Polumbo, on the same property, range from rather plain and unimpressive to truly superlative. The hotel oozes charm and history but lacks some amenities one would expect at this price point, such as a pool. For more amenities, consider the nearby Palazzo Avino.
The Ravello Art Hotel Marmorata is a seasonal property housed in a 15th-century paper mill scenically set on the Amalfi Coast, with a staircase leading directly to the sea. This 37-room hotel is situated on its own quiet inlet with a lovely salt water pool, though the isolated location means that there's not much within walking distance and Ravello is a 15-minute drive away. Sea-facing rooms are sparely furnished and have stunning views of the water, while others overlook pretty courtyard gardens. The restaurant, naturally specializing in seafood, has tables on a terrace or indoors, all with water views. Meeting rooms, a small fitness room, and a free area shuttle round out the features. Those who wish to be in Ravello proper might want to consider the Hotel Rufolo or the Hotel Villa Fraulo.
The Ravello Art Hotel Marmorata is a seasonal property housed in a 15th-century paper mill scenically set on the Amalfi Coast, with a staircase leading directly to the sea. This 37-room hotel is situated on its own quiet inlet with a lovely salt water pool, though the isolated location means that there's not much within walking distance and Ravello is a 15-minute drive away. Sea-facing rooms are sparely furnished and have stunning views of the water, while others overlook pretty courtyard gardens. The restaurant, naturally specializing in seafood, has tables on a terrace or indoors, all with water views. Meeting rooms, a small fitness room, and a free area shuttle round out the features. Those who wish to be in Ravello proper might want to consider the Hotel Rufolo or the Hotel Villa Fraulo.