I am staying in Ravello for two nights in June and would like to spend the other 1 or two nights in either Positano or Capri, so that I get to experience a range of locales, atmosphere, etc... <BR> <BR>Does anyone have a suggestion as to which romantic hotels they would choose in either Positano or Capri? ( 4 star - give or take)La Sirenuse and San Pietro are a little too $$$$ and are booked already. <BR> <BR>Has anyone stayed at Punta Tragara on Capri? Palazzo Murat and La Fenice are my top choices so far for Positano, although I've not been able to contact La Fencie directly as of yet Is it best to phone or fax them? <BR> <BR> <BR>thanks for your suggestions!

I think one of the "in" hotels on Capri is the Quisiana. We had lunch there and it was very nice. Close to all the shops. Did not see any of the rooms, but our lunch was with a group and the hotel was selected for its appeal.

We stayed at Palazzo Murat and it was very nice. The only disappointment was that we booked almost a year ahead requesting a room in the old section, and a room with a balcony. We ended up on the ground floor in the newer section. I sort of complained that because we had booked so long before we should have a better room, but they would only say they were taken. We met a couple who had one of the prize older rooms and found they had only booked it two months before, but through a travel agency that works closely with the hotel, so much for independent and direct booking. On the other hand we asked about a self service laundry --we had two weeks worth at the time -- and were told that there were none, but they'd send a maid to do it for us. She took it home, and returned everything the next day beautifully washed, ironed and folded (even the 3 dozen or so pairs of socks) and charged us something like $10. What a bargain! <BR>After staying at Ravello, though, I think I'd choose Capri for the other nights as a greater change of pace. We stayed at a lovely small hotel next to the Quisiana called the Flora -- huge room with huge private terrace facing the sea.

We stayed in Ravello recently (Villa Cimbrone) after a week on Capri. Rather than bustling Capri Town, we stayed in quieter, less touristy Anacapri, where the hotels and restaurants are excellent, and less expensive than in Capri Town. (Sort of the difference between heavenly Ravello and noisy Positano, if you ask me). We stayed at the Hotel San Michele, where a decent, though by no means palatial, room can be had for about $100; I would recommend the beautiful Hotel Caesar Augustus, which is 3-star and has the most breathtaking location on earth. When you're on Capri, don't miss the Villa San Michele, especially early in the morning, or after the tour groups have left. <BR>Enjoy! <BR>Howard <BR>

Can highly recommend the Sorrento Palace hotel in sorrento which is near positano and where you can get a ferry to Capri which we did for a day

Time for a funny little story? Several years ago when staying on Capri we went for the day to Anacapri. We spotted a dilapidated little sign that said Trattoria tacked onto a tree by a little path off a deserted street to a secluded house/restaurant. We decided we wanted to eat there so went it. It was a little early, just after noon, and there was a group of local road workers eating in the first room near the kitchen. We were in heaven --thought we had discovered the most out of the way place that only locals would know about. We were seated on the terrace under grape arbors. Then others came in -- a couple of Brits, four Americans, two more British couples, a whole group of Americans. By 12:30 the place was jammed -- all Americans and Brits. I said to my partner, "how did all these people find this place?" The couple next to us overheard and said, "We don't know about everyone else, but we found it in Fodor's." To this day when a place is crowded we look at each other and say, "this place must be in Fodor's." My only other point to make is don't go to Capri for a day trip. You will be crowded with all the other day trippers. The best way to enjoy Capri is to stay in the main town, walk and enjoy the early morning, go to Anacapri or the other outlying attractions during the day when the main town is overrun with daytrippers, and then come back to enjoy a quiet dinner and a stroll through beautiful Capri at night when it is far less crowded and very magical. I've met a lot of people who hated Capri, but so far all of them were only there as daytippers.

We spent three nights in September at the Hotel Caesar Augustus on Anacapri. We can't imagine a more beautiful location. Take a look at their webiste! Loved being on Anacapri and could take the bus down to the main city for 80 cents each way. We took walks all over the island. Magnificent. A visit to San Michele (across the street from Caesar Augustus) is a must -- as is the fascinating book Alex Munthe wrote about it -- "The Story of San Michele."

I agree with Patrick.....Capri is definately a place for after 5 pm. We stayed three days, two nights in Capri at the Villa Helios. We ended up sleeping late each day, and having lunch close to our hotel, shopping a little, coming home for a knap. Then we would go to a cafe and have a couple of bottles of wine before dinner and people watch. Once dinner rolled around, everyone had left the island, and we went exploring. My sister found this great bar where they play Neopalitan music. It was one of the best times she had in Italy...and the music was great!

thanks to everyone for sharing their information and experiences. We are staying at Palazzo Sasso for two nights and I think based onn the adivce given, I would like to try Murat or La Fencie (although have not received a response from La Fenice) in Positano or Caeser Augustus in Capri. I know they won't be as luxorious as Sasso but I am interested in getting a somewhat more intimate feel. <BR> <BR>Again, thanks, and if anyone has any more thoughts on the hotels mentioned above, or others, please share them!

Kay, I too am looking for hotels in positano and capri. have you found that many of the hotels in those areas are booked?

Hi Adam- <BR> <BR>I have found that several were already booked, unfortunately. La Fenice and La Scalinatella siad they were booked. But I also found that by directly emailing or faxing some of the hotels, I got different responses then by using a travel website, which may only have access to a limited number of rooms, and thus claim there isnt availability. <BR> <BR>While I have not heard back from several of them, a few made offers via email and said they had rooms available, such as Cesar Augustus and Hotel Luna in Capri. In Positano, Palazzo Murat said they had rooms as did San Pietro. <BR> <BR>So keep trying, there are definitely available hotels, although they are getting booked fairly quickly now for the upcoming summer.