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Naples is not known for peace and quiet, but many hotels here deliver exactly that, from high-end hideaways to simple, family-run bed-and-breakfasts and pensioni. Usually small and intimate, and often set in historic palazzi, their staffs raise traditional Neapolitan hospitality to an art form. But whether you're in a five-star hotel or a more modest establishment, you may enjoy one of the greatest pleasures of all: a view. Some of the best can be found in the Santa Lucia hotels along the traffic-free waterside of Lungomare. Be sure to ask for a bayside room if your hotel can provide one, though be warned that camere panoramiche (panoramic rooms) often cost more than regular rooms.
Don't be alarmed if your bill is a little larger than anticipated; the city imposes a tassa di soggiorno (tourist tax) of €3 per person per night. Another amenity that might cost you more is air-conditioning—Naples hotels offer some of the strongest air-conditioning around—so when making reservations, be sure to inquire if there's an additional charge. The peak visiting times are April–June and September–October; book well in advance if visiting then.
A 17th-century palazzo in the heart of the Quartieri Spagnoli contains this hotel whose rooms—which can accommodate two, three, or four guests—are decorated in modern Mediterranean style and have original architectural features such as arched or beamed ceilings. Two junior suites have private roof terraces.
