I saw the Albergo Il Monastero in an article a year ago about ten little known places where you must stay -- and the article was absolutely correct! What a fantastic time we had here. We arrived on our anniversary and the meal in the hotel was extraordinary and befitting our 41 years of marriage. Wonderful and helpful staff, extraordinary... More

Ischia has escaped us for many years... having first read about it 2 decades ago it's been on my Italy-travel list. Several times we tried taking the ferry from Positano or Sorrento and weather caused us to cancel. Finally I decided to do more than just a day trip and through a friend in Positano (Pasquale Romano - he has... More

My husband and I have just returned from a six week tour of Italy and it's islands. We'd already been to Capri so this year we decided to stay on Ischia. This place leapt out of the Rough Guide as a great place on Ischia in the Ponte area not far from the port but still quieter. Also when we... More

In the summer and fall of 2011 I enjoyed 2 different stays at Il Monastero in Ischia where I found everything I had ever dreamed of in Italy. Loved the quiet place, especially my small blue room with view over the bay and the fishermen in the morning and evenings, the beautiful gardens, the fresh food and most of all... More

We had a fairly mixed experience of hotels and an apartment on a recent trip to the bay of Naples. This hotel was the highlight and a truly memorable and exciting place to stay. The location is stunning but it is also a very well run hotel. We had one meal there and it was delicious. Not the cheapest but... More

First impressions as we arrived at the castle really did say it all. It's spectacular setting overlooking Ischia from the sea is second to none - there's no way you could possibly better this - and for the price it was most definitely value for money. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble, and they... More

We stayed for 2 nights at the Albergo Il Monastero and could not have been happier with our choice. The location cannot be described, the most amazing views and beautiful scenery. The staff was beyond helpful and the rooms were clean. The hotel is very serene and peaceful, perfect for a retreat. Our room was spotlessly clean and very basic,... More

Stayed 3 nights in the middle of June, one of first stops on a planned 5 week trip. Truly a special place because of the location, the views, the history and the quality staff. Had a private terrace which afforded a place to sit and soak up the view during the day, and the night lights of Ischia. Bathroom tiny... More

This hotel was unique, from the lift through the rock to get to the hotel, to the breathtaking views of the island from the terrace and rooms, to the impressive service and the beautiful food at the restaurant. We loved everything about this hotel but it was the fabulous service we received every day from the staff that made it... More