Grande Hotel Vesuvio

This elegant hotel is admittedly the best in Naples, even though we find it overpriced. Exquisite service and accommodations compensate for a more austere, and thereby less romantic, atmosphere. Even the standard doubles are very roomy (all with large marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi tubs), and come furnished with special details such as linen sheets and extra-firm mattresses. Superior rooms and suites have large balconies from which you can enjoy some of the best views in Naples over Borgo Marinari or Mount Vesuvius. The breakfast buffet -- served in a delightful bright room with a view of the harbor -- is superb, including several kinds of freshly squeezed juice, fresh fruit, bacon, and eggs, along with oven-fresh Neapolitan pastries, local cheeses and cold cuts, and several breads. At presstime, one of the hotel's two restaurants, the Caruso Roof Garden, famous for its cuisine and splendid views, was closed for renovation; a reopening date was not yet scheduled.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; babysitting; concierge; fitness center & spa, pool (for a fee); room service; smoke-free rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.