Historic Hotels in Southern Italy
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Palazzo Murat. Positano.
Boasting former guests such as Rudolph Nureyev, the true historic significance of Palazzo Murat is that it was once the property of the King of Naples.
Boasting former guests such as Rudolph Nureyev, the true historic significance of Palazzo Murat is that it was once the property of the King of Naples.
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Hotel Luna Convento. Amalfi.
A place of remarkable historic contrast, Luna Convento was founded by a saint and yet can also count a fascist leader among former guests.
A place of remarkable historic contrast, Luna Convento was founded by a saint and yet can also count a fascist leader among former guests.
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Grand Hotel Parker's. Naples.
How ironic that a five-star hotel should include Lenin amongst its famous former guests. Discover more about Naples’ legendary Grand Hotel Parker’s.
How ironic that a five-star hotel should include Lenin amongst its famous former guests. Discover more about Naples’ legendary Grand Hotel Parker’s.
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Grand Hotel Vesuvio. Naples.
Oscar Wilde is but one of the great names to have enjoyed its hospitality, but the hotel’s main historic claim-to-fame is that one of opera’s legendary figures passed away here in 1921.
Oscar Wilde is but one of the great names to have enjoyed its hospitality, but the hotel’s main historic claim-to-fame is that one of opera’s legendary figures passed away here in 1921.
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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. Sorrento.
Many household names from the golden age of Hollywood came to the Excelsior Vittoria for rest and relaxation - as indeed did two luminaries of classical music before them.
Many household names from the golden age of Hollywood came to the Excelsior Vittoria for rest and relaxation - as indeed did two luminaries of classical music before them.
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Imperial Hotel Tramontano. Sorrento.
Some places seem to inspire the creative mind more than others, and the Imperial certainly seems to have fired the imaginations of several celebrated writers. How could it not?
Some places seem to inspire the creative mind more than others, and the Imperial certainly seems to have fired the imaginations of several celebrated writers. How could it not?
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Grand Hotel Cocumella. Near Sorrento.
You’ll discover reminders of its monastic origins if you choose to stay at The Grand Cocumella, and also be where numerous recognisable figures from the past once found respite.
You’ll discover reminders of its monastic origins if you choose to stay at The Grand Cocumella, and also be where numerous recognisable figures from the past once found respite.
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Hotel Palumbo. Ravello.
It may once have attracted the likes of Gina Lollobrigida and Ingrid Bergman, but Hotel Palumbo also has a more musical historic claim-to-fame.
It may once have attracted the likes of Gina Lollobrigida and Ingrid Bergman, but Hotel Palumbo also has a more musical historic claim-to-fame.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Naples or the south of Italy that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email ([email protected]) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.