Positano Hotel Tips by TRimer Top 5 Page for this destination

Le Sirenuse Hotel Positano: Top Luxury Hotel Le Sirenuse Hotel Review

Hotel Le Sirenuse is truly world class, wholly deserving of its five star rating, but it is also a small family owned business that provides a level of personal service and atmosphere to which most places can only aspire.

The building was constructed centuries ago as a summer retreat for the Sersale Family, Nobilta Napolitana (the aristocracy of Naples), and ancient art, artifacts and furniture are scattered about its posh tiled and whitewashed labyrinth of ocean view rooms and suites. Since its conversion in 1951 from private seasonal residence to hotel, the Sersale Family has continued to own and operate Le Sirenuse, carefully expanding it over the years from the five original guest rooms to the 60 it has today.

The expansion was largely overseen by Franco Sersale, the brother of twice Mayor of Positano, Paolo Sersale, both Italian noblemen. The Sersales remain in residence together with a new generation of passionate and kind family members who begin their charge of this distinctive property.

John Steinbeck, the author, once referred to Le Sirenuse as his "dream place".

Unique Qualities: In almost every guest room, throughout the common areas, restaurant and bar are blooming orchids and myriad other tropical plants perched beneath arbors of bougainvillea which climb the arched, white ceilings.

Address: Via C. Colombo, 30, Positano 84017

Comparison: most expensive

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Hotel Eden Roc: Luxury Hotel Off the Beach Eden Roc Suites Hotel Review

The 25 rooms of the hotel are all exclusively furnished. Guests choose between 15 Deluxe rooms or 10 Double rooms. All rooms have a terrace looking out to the sea and the most beautiful view of Positano.

Unique Qualities: Unlike most of the hotels in Positano, the Eden Roc is not near the beach. Instead it is up the road from La Sirenuse with breathtaking views of Positano. The rooms are suites with sitting areas and balconies. The bathrooms are modern with jacuzzi tubs/showers. And the rooftop pool is nice as well.

Address: Via G. Marconi, 110

Comparison: about average

Directions: Not in the main square. Down the road from Le Sireneuse.

Phone: +39 089 875 844

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Hotel