Luna Caprese, Naples

Historic building, nice antique furniture, continental breakfast. Host was very accommodating-- I arrived late at night and he offered tea and bread, gave me a map and suggestions for where to explore. All the employees were professional and kind. They give you instructions about how to get there by taxi or train from the airport or train station, including what fare to request. I used two taxis in my stay here, and one tried to charge a surcharge that I knew they shouldn't, because of the instructions. The hotel is very close to the beach, with good restaurants nearby. The city center is within walking distance.

I greatly enjoyed my stay at Luna Caprese. The staff were very friendly, the location was excellent, and the room was spacious. The breakfast consisted of pastries, yogurt, fruit, breads, cakes, and cheese - and coffee drinks, of course. It was nice to be only a block from the seaside, where there were many excellent restaurants. By American standards, this hotel is quite small (6 rooms) and it may be a bit surprising. It is in a mixed residential-commercial building where you use an inner staircase (or elevator) after being let in to a courtyard. The staff aren't always around, but were very friendly and helpful. My conference started early in the morning, so they would put out breakfast earlier than scheduled. They also booked a cab for me on the way back to the airport.

The location is awesome - one block from the seashore, restaurants, historical fort. Our deluxe room was huge, perhaps 500 sq ft, with a large window that looked across a narrow street at an apartment building. Once in, we liked the feeling of the space. It was the entry to the building that was shocking - dilapidated and crumbling facade, floors, miniature elevator unsuitable for rental space. But the B&B itself was pleasant, the host admirably accommodating and helpful.