Naples

Naples, the romantic heart of Italy’s Campania region, has a long history of drawing creative types, and the Grand Hotel Vesuvio has housed such big names as King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, Woody Allen, Ranya of Jordan and Julia Roberts. Known for its spacious suites and impeccable service, the Belle Époque property occupies a prime waterfront position along the Santa Lucia Harbor. The hotel is just a few minutes from the bustling streets of Naples, whose cityscapes prompt ref...

Each of the 67 luminous rooms and suites has a balcony or a terrace or large windows with a view of the Amalfi coast. Many have a large terrace or garden. They are furnished with early 20th-century family pieces and decorated with Vietri multi-coloured ceramics. The rooms emphasize the atmosphere of exquisite welcome: each is different from the other and is enriched by a touch of fantasy. The suites are stunning, in particular, “Romeo and Juliet” (an intimate two-story chalet perc...

Nestled in acres of greenery amongst the foothills of Mount Faito, La Medusa Hotel Dimora di Charme has a prime position in the Bay of Naples. The blissful blue sweep of the Sorrento coast draws the eye to the distant but unmistakable shape of Mount Vesuvius. In between, Italy’s past and present are yours to discover, from the ancient pathways of Pompeii to the seafront boulevard of Castellammare di Stabia. La Medusa rises with pleasing symmetry from the embrace of its luxurious gardens. On...