A two-minute walk from Piazza Plebiscito takes you to this hotel in a spruced-up 18th-century palazzo. It has a very colorful history, as part of the building was once a brothel. Above the fireplace in the homely entrance hall is a portrait of the marchese Nicola Le Caldano Sasso III, original owner of the building; his grandson Mimì now runs the place. Rooms are small but filled with opulent period furnishings. Savor the momento napoletano in the late afternoon when regional cakes are offered. Pros: Central location, friendly staff. Cons: Some rooms are small, noise from traffic.
Reviewed by Tanya1 from U.S. Virgin Islands on 5/8/08
If we had not take a cab to the hotel I don't think we would have found it. The huge wooden doors didn't reveal an inkling of what was behind them.
The hotel is beautifully decorated with antiques, the staff was very helpful. We mentioned we wanted to hear some jazz and they found two different clubs. They suggested the best forms of transportation to sites we wanted to see.
You feel like you are in the heart of old Naples. The streets fill with people who just seem to be enjoying themselves in the evennings.
The beds are a little firm.
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