Fodor's Expert Review Hotel La Palma

Now part of the Oetker Collection, Capri's oldest hotel (1822) is fresh off a top-to-bottom renovation by lauded architect Francis Sultana in 2024, and it's now the hottest and most expensive hotel on the island. It began life as the Locando Pagano (once hosting August Kopisch, who "discovered" the Grotta Azzurra), and although it's just down the street from La Piazzetta, it offers respite from the street-level bustle. A white-and-aquamarine color scheme prevails, with frescoes in the lobby, bespoke furnishings, and striped lounge chairs by the pool. Michelin-starred chef Gennaro Esposito has taken the helm of the dining outlets, which include the signature ground-floor restaurant Gennaro's, the rooftop restaurant Bianca, and the beach club Da Gioia by La Palma in Marina Piccola.