Hotel RexvsGrand Hotel Parker's
Both Hotel Rex and Grand Hotel Parker's are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Grand Hotel Parker's ranks significantly better than Hotel Rex. Grand Hotel Parker's is ranked #4 in Naples with endorsements from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Frommer's.
Hotel Rex
Via Palepoli, 12, 80132 Naples
From $61/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"In a 19th-century palace by the most famous harborside area of Naples, only steps from the top-notch hotels of Via Partenope, it offers spacious accommodations at moderate prices." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located by the sea in the famous Santa Lucia district, just around the corner from Naples’ bastions of luxury, this hotel is full of period style."
Grand Hotel Parker's
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 135, 80121 Naples
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The public spaces are splendid and definitely worth a visit, even if you are not staying in the hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This fine old hotel was a Grand Tour stopover. Restored to its former glory, it boasts antiques, chandeliers and original art."
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Be sure to visit the wonderful library, full of antiquarian books.
Rough Guide
"This upmarket and extremely comfortable hotel claims to be the oldest in Naples, and has hosted Oscar Wilde and Virginia Woolf, as well as King Vittorio Emanuele himself."
Time Out
"A favourite with 19th-century British travellers, Parker's has a long and august history." Full review
Star Service
"This a delightful and historic traditional hotel situated up on Vomero hill above the Bay of Naples, with views of Castel dell'Ovo and Mergellina in the distance." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Dating back to 1870, the luxe 82-room Grand Hotel Parker’s -- with antiques and historic architecture -- is set above the Bay of Naples, overlooking Mount Vesuvius." Full review
Fodor's
"Midway up the Vomero hill, with fine views of the bay and distant Capri, this landmark hotel, first opened in 1870, continues to serve up a supremely elegant dose of old-style atmosphere." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegant 19th-century grande dame with an impressive wine cellar and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bay of Naples." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"With sublime views over the Bay of Naples, this grande dame sits on a hill above the city and has a prestigious history." Full review