Hotel Luna ConventovsHotel La Bougainville
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Luna Convento is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel La Bougainville. Hotel Luna Convento comes in at #7 in Amalfi Coast with recommendations from 7 sources including Insight Guides, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Luna Convento
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
Oyster
Upper-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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 La Bougainville
Via Cristorofo Colombo 25, 84017 Positano
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A good choice if you don't mind sacrificing amenities for location: It lies in the heart of Positano only steps from the beach, and rates are very reasonable." Full review
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Try and avoid one of the few standard doubles with miniscule windows.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located in the popular Amalfi town of Positano, Hotel La Bougainville is a 16-room property close to the town center and within walking distance to the beach." Full review