HVF Villa Franca PositanovsHotel Parsifal Antico Convento del 1288
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Villa Franca is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Parsifal Antico Convento del 1288. Hotel Villa Franca ranks #11 in Amalfi Coast with approval from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
HVF Villa Franca Positano
Viale Pasitea 318, 84017 Positano
From $744/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
" The three-story whitewashed converted villa clings to the hillside like a surefooted billy goat. Inside, subtle fabrics and smart designer appointments coordinate well." Full review
Frommer's
"Situated at the top of the town, this delightful family-run hotel overlooking the sea is one of Positano's lesser-known, distinctive hotels. The common areas, with their neoclassical..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 38-room Hotel Villa Franca is a four-pearl property scenically set on a cliff in Positano, within walking distance of restaurants and shops." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A small hotel that packs a lot of punch." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Franca is high-class: an operatic mix of stylish white minimalism with a few regal touches thrown in. Rooms have Italian marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi bathtubs, plus there’s a spa" Full review
Michelin Guide
"The place is filled with designer pieces and thoughtful details from an Italian film library to vintage board games. It has the coziness of a guesthouse and, thanks to the rooftop pool, a great spa" Full review
Hotel Parsifal Antico Convento del 1288
Viale Gioacchino d'Anna, 5, 84010 Ravello
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"In the northern part of town, this former 13th-century convent is a good budget option, with charming architectural details throughout. Guest rooms vary in size and shape... all are pleasantly done." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl, 17-room Hotel Parsifal was built as a monastery in 1288 and converted into a hotel in 1948." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Simplicity is a virtue at this mid-price Ravello classic, which has its roots in a 13th-century monastery, still part owned but not managed by a religious foundation." Full review
Independent
"It’s an unpretentious, relaxed place offering warm, personal service and 17 bedrooms with traditional tiled floors and a mishmash of family antiques and modern pieces...there’s a bar and restaurant."