Salerno Hotels

Hotel Il San Pietro

Unabashedly catering for the jetset, the San Pietro is an architectural masterpiece, merging imperceptibly into the cliff face east of Positano. Each individually designed room has a flower-laden terrace, and even the bathrooms have magnificent views. Superb gourmet cuisine completes a sumptuous package. Private beach. Via Laurito 2, 84017 Positano, Salerno.

Hotel Miramare

Set on a steep hill just west of the main beach, a series of old fishermen’s houses now make up this delightful small hotel. All the bedrooms have private, sea-facing terraces and spacious bathrooms. Another terrace has been glassed in, with bougainvillaea hanging from the ceiling, to form a splending breakfast room. Via Trara Genoino 25-27, 84017 Positano, Salerno.

Hotel Le Sirenuse

An 18th-century palazzo still run by its aristocratic owners, the Sirenuse has expanded to include more rooms and a web of private and public terraces, but still manages to retain houseparty charm and exclusivity. Delightful Venetian and Neapolitan furniture complements original ceramics. First-class gourmet cuisine. Via Colombo 30, 84017 Positano, Salerno.

Hotel Palazzo Murat

This haven of tranquillity in the town centre boasts 17th-century decoration and antique furnishings, and a profusion of flowers. Via dei Mulini 23, 84017 Positano, Salerno.

Hotel Villa Maria

A charmingly restored villa with terrace views and shady gardens. Some facilities shared with modern Hotel Giordano next door. Via Santa Chiara 2, 84010 Ravello, Salerno.

Hotel Villa Cimbrone

In a romantic setting, this enchanting 12th-century villa has splendid stone fireplaces and stone floors, and is crammed with knick-knacks, books, oil paintings and antiques. White Gothic doors lead to comfortable, exquisitely decorated bedrooms with the feel of a private house. Via Santa Chiara 26, 84010 Ravello, Salerno.

Hotel Villa Franca

It’s a long, hard climb from the beach back up to the Villa Franca, but it is worth it. Its position gives it stunning views over the town and along the Amalfi Coast. The bedrooms are charming, using traditional painted ceramics alongside crisp blue and white to mirror the sun and Mediterranean beyond. Roof terrace. Via Pasitea 318, 84017 Positano, Salerno.