HVF Villa Franca PositanovsHotel Rufolo
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Hotel Villa Franca ranks marginally higher than Hotel Rufolo. Hotel Villa Franca has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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 Rufolo
Via S. Francesco, 1, 84010 Ravello
From $186/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"In the heart of town overlooking the gardens of Villa Rufolo. Housed in a modern building decorated in a traditional style, it offers comfortable accommodations and friendly service." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Hotel Rufolo is a historic hillside property exceptionally located in central Ravello, within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, and sights." Full review
Star Service
"Adjacent to its namesake (Villa Rufolo, an unbelievably lovely 13th century villa and intimate botanical garden (US$7 entrance fee)), this hotel may be a five-minute trek from Belmond..." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The family-run Rufolo is a haven of calm and straightforward comfort, centrally placed for all the sights and shopping, yet with glorious views and a welcome swimming pool." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Ravello’s reputation for inspiring passion gained infamy in Hotel Rufolo where DH Lawrence is said to have written early drafts of his controversial novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover in the 1920s." Full review