Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 081 978 01 11;
www.capripalace.com
; Via Capodimonte 2b, Anacapri; s/d/ste incl
breakfast from €195/295/620; Apr-Oct; )
A VIP favourite (Gwyneth Paltrow,
Liz Hurley and Naomi Campbell have all languished here), the super-slick Capri Palace is
the hotel of the moment. Its stylish Mediterranean interior is enlivened with eye-catching
contemporary art and its guest rooms are never less than lavish - some even have their
own terraced garden and private plunge pool. For stressed guests, the health spa is said to
be the island's best. Note that there's a three-night minimum stay in high season.
HOTEL
Hotel Bellavista €€
( 081 837 14 63;
www.bellavistacapri.com
; Via Giuseppe Orlandi 10, Anacapri; s
€90-160, d €130-240; Apr-Oct; )
This hotel is more than 100 years old, so a
grand dame among the accommodation here. The rooms are large and have 1960s-style
tile floors with enormous flower motifs which you will love (or loathe). On the plus side,
it's conveniently positioned near the entrance to Anacapri and has a tennis court, a restaur-
ant with truly beautiful views, and discounted access to a nearby swimming pool. There is
a minimum four-day stay in August.
Hotel Gatto Bianco €€
( 081 837 51 43;
www.gattobianco-capri.com
;
Via Vittoria Emanuele 32, Capri Town;
s €100-170, d €150-230, incl breakfast; Apr-Nov; )
This gracious hotel dates
from 1953 and boasts leafy courtyards and terraces and a white Persian cat - presumably
from a long lineage. The light-filled rooms are decorated in traditional style with stunning
blue-and-yellow majolica tiling, a tasteful colour scheme and views of Mt Cesina. The
hotel is classily placed for your midmorning coffee, a few minutes' walk from La Piazz-
etta. It also runs discount deals with the downstairs Dephina health and beauty salon.
HOTEL
Hotel Bussola €€
( 081 838 20 10;
www.bussola.com
;
Traversa La Vigna 14, Anacapri; s €50-140, d
€80-150; year-round; )
The enthusiastic owner, Cristiano, has put some zap in-
to this hotel. The sun-filled rooms have luxurious drapes, majolica tiles and a cheery blue-
and-white colour scheme, while the public spaces have a whiff of Pompeii with columns,
HOTEL
