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Hotel Luna ConventovsHotel Buca di Bacco
Both Hotel Luna Convento and Hotel Buca di Bacco are endorsed by writers. On balance, Hotel Luna Convento is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Buca di Bacco. Hotel Luna Convento is ranked #7 in Amalfi Coast with recommendations from 7 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and Star Service.
Hotel Luna Convento
Star Service
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
33 Via Pantaleone Comite, 84011 Amalfi
From $358/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Star Service "Set on a promontory in town, this proves a more colorful version of the Spanish NH chain's Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, on the south side of this sexy seaside resort." Full review
Insight Guides "Ibsen penned much of The Doll’s House in this converted 13th-century monastery. In summer, breakfast is served in the Byzantine cloister, and rooms and the pool area enjoy wonderful views."
Travel + Leisure "Perched on the promontory at the edge of town for the best views over the rooftops and up the coastline, this gorgeous old cloister was reportedly founded in 1222 by St. Francis himself." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 43-room Hotel Luna Convento is an uppper-middle-range property with an excellent cliffside location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, just a five-minute walk from town." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel also owns the landmark Torre Saracena (Saracen Tower), now home to a bar and nightspot, which sits across the highway and stands guard over Amalfi's seaside promontory." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Historic with a capital H." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’ cells, but there’s nothing pokey about the bright tiles, balconies and seamless sea views. The newer wing is equally beguiling." Full review
Hotel Buca di Bacco Star Service Oyster
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Via Rampa Teglia, 4, 84017 Positano
From $251/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Located 20 meters above the bustling public beach, connected to its popular seaside restaurant and the strand via private elevator, this perennial favorite is a delightful midrange family-run hotel." Full review
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Keep in mind that the Classic rooms are the ones to request here, with larger floor plans, furnished terraces (however small), and sea views.
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Buca di Bacco is a historic, upscale property situated right along Positano's most popular beach and close to shops and restaurants." Full review
Frommer's "Thanks to a happening beachfront position and loads of character, Buca di Bacco is one of Positano's most sought-after hotels, with an airy and happy vibe that's downright enchanting" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Buca di Bacco is a hotel that offers cooking classes to visitors. During these classes, offered daily, trainees help chefs prepare regional appetizers and first and second courses."
