Hotel Villa Capodimonte - Naples

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Mar 2008

I was first time in Napoli and for 2 days only, but I think this hotel is a very good choice. Before coming to Napoli I was warned about the "garbage" situation as well as about security in some areas. We are a family with 2 small children and we did not have any issues about these during the 2 days we spent there. Apart from the place where we exited the highway we did not really see more trash than usual in a big city of this part of the world - compared to Rome downtown for example the biggest difference was the lack of crowd that I don't like in Rome - so the situation for tourists is not that dramatic as shown in the media. The hotel's welcome was a free upgrade to a bigger room and 3-day tickets for public transport. Parking is free, we parked our car behind the wall/fence of the hotel. We tried the autobus to get to the city - some walk to get to the stop and - probably that time of the day - quite a long waiting for the bus, it takes you to Archeological Museum/Piazza Dante (metro at both places), about 5 stops. About Napoli: it is very nice, people were very kind and helpful everywhere - remember half of the bus discussing in Italian where we should get off, to help us :), always giving directions. After my daughter lost our free daily tickets :)) and we did not have change for the ticket-machine (1.1 EUR/80 minutes), the "Funicolare" ("metro-cable car" to the mountain) personnel let us in with 1 ticket only (the kids do not pay anyway in metro etc.) We called taxi to get back to the hotel twice - by accident the same young driver came both time who was very friendly - although as noticed second time, he had a button on the taximeter that changed the counting price from 12,5 to a 15,7 "fixed price" at the end, not sure if thats normal - and did not have change to return from a 20 both times :) so paid 20 instead of 13. But as you see, it should be about 13-15 EUR to get to/back the (even other side of) downtown from the hotel by taxi.

Guest name: PS, Hungary

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

I was in Naples for holidays for thre days

Guest name: AM, Italy

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

Nice place and nice house. I would return if I have yo return in Napoli

Guest name: AD, France

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

My confirmation showed 24th/25th, Hotel had 25th/26th. Sorted by hotel immediately.

Guest name: SG, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The room was excellent and spacious. The location extraordinary for Neapels.Staff at the reception was efficient and helpfull. Breakfast was relatively poor for a hotel of this standard. Waiters were arrogant and not accommodating.

Guest name: Peter Von Brevern, Germany

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2007

very friendly and helpfull staff!

Guest name: UB, Germany

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

very nice hotel with large rooms ,good staff

Guest name: Guy Fourneau, Belgium

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

It was an excellent choice for the area. The rooms were newly redecorated and remodeled. The bed was very comfortable,the pillows were great, the tv was excellent, the toilet was modern, and the only drawback was not enough air conditioning to suit us. It was comfortable compared to the other hotels we stayed at on our trip. The staff was very gracious and helpful at all times. When we went to check out we were asked for 300e instead of the 150e. I had my printout of my confirmation and they adjusted the price accordingly.

Guest name: WC, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2007

Very nice hotel. I travelled with my daughter and grand-son. We met people from many nationalites, both single and couples.

Guest name: Marianne Bockfeldt, Norway

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

La verdad es que nuestra estancia en este hotel fue bastante bien. No tenemos queja, ya que la relación calidad-precio fue muy buena. Recomendable totalmente.

Guest name: JB, Spain

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

a wonderful garden,very good situation,employees competent and very friendly,the hotel is known by us before booking with venere.

Guest name: Heide Rentschler, Germany

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Finding the place would have been impossible without a taxi with a cell phone. But it just made it more cozy and private. There were only two things that I would rate poorly. One was the fact that the property unfortunately is under the flight path of jets. This however, stops at 10pm or so. So not too bad. The other is that they advertise that their resturant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In fact, it was closed for lunch. But they had the greatest solution. A pizzeria sent a car for us and we had a wonderful meal. So, overall, I would definitely recommend it to my friends, and I would stay there again. The property is very scenic and the gardens beautiful.

Guest name: Deb Rose, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: 

stayed in Apr 2007

Absolutely delighful hotel management. The owner and his wife are lovely. The only problem with the hotel is that it is a bit of a trek to anywhere interesting, although the walk to the Sanctuary will occupy you for a day.

Guest name: DR, United Kingdom

Average rating:  2.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

Terrible nocturnal reception of, the extremely coarse one, does not have the minimum education, difficult to understand as they leave a person of that level in the reception of a hotel. The localization then, obtains to be so bad, how much the recepcionista. It is in the way of a slum quarter. The only good memories, that it brought of the hotel, were of the boy who, took the luggages for the room, that being the opposite of the man of the reception, in treated them very well. the coffee of the morning, that also was good. I will come back e, never I do not recommend this hotel

Guest name: Roger Denis Colman, Australia

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

We appreciate very much the situation of the hotel,the quality of welcoming,and the quietness;we have only one remark:the hotel is situated very near of the "quartiere" Sanita which is dangereous and it is better to go to the hotel by car rather than by foot, my wife has been agressed by young boys and thrown on the ground, trying to catch her bag. One remark; go to the hotel by car exclusively, it is more careful. I regret this point because everybody in the hotel was very kind and careful for us. Naples is a wonderful city full of marvellous old churches,Capodimonte & Archeological museum are gorgeous and we can thanks the Bourbons to have transfered the Farnese's treasures in Naples. Sincerely Yours Dr Jean Pierre Cappoen

Guest name: Jean Pierre CAPPOEN, France

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Feb 2006

very nice and quiet hotel. big and clean rooms. nice staff. not very near to the center but 5 minutes from the airport.

Guest name: PM, Italy

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

This hotel is simply the best place to stay if you want to be able to escape the madness of Naples at the end of each day! Don't be put off by the fact that the rooms are something out of the 1950s - they are clean and this hotel probably had the best shower water pressure of our entire stay in Italy. It also had the widest selection at breakfast by a country mile (and the guy at breakfast is very friendly). Location-wise the map is totally wrong. If you come of the Tangenziale, turn right at the bottom of the ramp and go down the hill. At the bottom of the hill you can swing back around a fountain and head back up the hill. Stay on the right hand side and turn right at the T intersection at the top of the hill. As you drive up the hill you will come to an arch/building through which the road runs. Do not go through it! Turn right and drive straight on. You will see the signs. Don't be surprised when the road narrows to nothing. Stick with it because the hotel is right at the end after about 3 or 4 bends. Once you are there you can park the car (behind security fencing and it is free!!) and walk down to town. There is an alley way that looks pretty scary - but we walked down the steps at all hours and everyone was very friendly in returning our "buona sera"s. Just watch out for the vespas when it turns into a road. For 70 Euro this place was a real bargain. The peace and quiet in the Eucalypt garden after mad naples is fantastic. (although we didn't have a room with a view and if you are paying 150 euro for it it woul be too rich). Use of the internet is 5 euros but there are also plenty in town. If you need a restaurant, try Ciro's which is at the bottom of the walk down to town where the street meets Via Fora. Turn left and it is about 100 yards along on the left. Once again, if you can find the place - it is a great place to stay if you come to Naples by car and the breakfast is great. Thanks guys.

Guest name: CHRIS GIANATTI, Australia

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

The hotel is in a quiet place near Capodimonte's park and museum. Ten minutes walking to the bus stop. The views over Naples were fantastic, and you can leave your car there in a safe place while visiting Naples. The breakfast was great. Quality vs. Price was very good.

Guest name: IF, Spain

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Hotel Villa Capodimonte was a very good Quality hotel. Rooms were large and comfortable. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was good.

Guest name: John Douglas, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

quality vs. price OK if the price is 70€ for a twin

Guest name: MM, France

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jun 2005

sehr schönes Haus , wunderschöne gelegen , grosse Zimmer, nur Frühstück Kaffe sollte besser sein

Guest name: Kolmas Karel, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2004

Piccola vacanza ma bella e grande ospitalita.

Guest name: RM, France

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Dec 2004

una bellissima stanza per la mia nipotina e molta quiete per me donna anziana.

Guest name: EB, France

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

The Hotel was very nice and the staff were helpful and friendly The only problem we encountered was its location which because of the weather and run down nature of Naples ment we felt we had to take a Taxi everytime we went out (this may have been a blessing in disguise) To be honest the hotel was nice and we would recommend it should you have to go to Naples, the real problem is Naples itself. In hindsight we would have booked a hotel on the coast and traveled to the sights from there. Just to finish the price we got the room for made it very good value indeed

Guest name: David Hargreaves, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

BELLISSIMO HOTEL, CAMERE SPAZIOSE, SITUATO IN UNA ZONA MOLTO TRANQUILLA E CON UN'OTTIMA VISTA SULLA CITTA'.UN PO' FUORI DAL CENTRO, MA SITUATO A 2 PASSI DALLA FERMATA DELL'AUTOBUS.

Guest name: MO, Italy

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Nov 2004

No Magazines on the breackfast area.

Guest name: Fabio Pelosi, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2004

The hotel was an OASIS away from the city hassles of Napoli.

Guest name: John Tobia, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2004

An excellent hotel with superb views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Will definitely return in the not too distant future.

Guest name: Henry Moody, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2003

Great location - except for the noise of cars entering the car park by sounding their horns late at night and early in the morning. But compensated by the view across Naples to Vesuvius

Guest name: Stephen Reynolds, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2002

We recomend it to anybody who is looking for a very tranquil and peaceful place in a very noisy and busy Naples.

Guest name: Hermiona LAZEA, Romania