Hotel RaitovsHVF Villa Franca Positano
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Villa Franca is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Raito. Hotel Villa Franca ranks #11 in Amalfi Coast with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like The Telegraph, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel Raito
Via Nuova Raito, 9, 84019 Vietri sul Mare
From $204/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Star Service
"It is a subtly modern remake of a 1950s classic. Calling the hotel "deluxe" is something of a misnomer, but the Raito is a delightful standout." Full review
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The average-size standard units, with their mediocre proportions and uneventful "garden" exposures, should be avoided.
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel makes the most of its location; its three restaurants, two alfresco swimming pools, and spa all have stunning panoramic sea views. So do many of the 77 sleek, high-ceilinged guest rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A well-respected hotel on Italy's Amalfi Coast, the 77-room Hotel Raito is a romantic and exclusive getaway high up on a coastal cliff." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A five-star hotel perched high above the hills at the very beginning of the Amalfi Coast in Vietri sul Mare, with outdoor pools and a luxurious day spa." Full review
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