We didn't know much about Ischia before booking this hotel but on reading that the beaches here were better than Capri (not that we'd been, but we'd heard the legend!) and seeing that this hotel was located directly on the beach, apparently with a beautiful green backdrop, we decided to book a sea view room for the 'R&R' part of our exploration of the Bay of Naples. We went with high hopes and expectations having blown our budget on this trip and they were met in full - our 5 days at the hotel were pure bliss!
From the photos we had seen, we had wondered whether the decor would feel a little old fashioned / dated for our tastes, but every corner of the hotel, from the terrace, lush with flowers, to the wood-clad airy reception, the bar with its air of old fashioned glamour, the hand painted headboard and the rather chic curtains in our bedroom, through to the bright, smart yet understated dining room where we enjoyed breakfast, we were totally charmed by this place.
The hotel is clearly run by a very committed team - Massimo on reception was always very professional, the waiters in the dining room in their bow ties always helpful. The place was very clean.
The pool area had such a lovely ambiance with the sea just a stone's throw from the garden. Flowers were so generously distributed across the hotel. There were always beds on the beach and by the pool.
Within a day we had totally forgotten we have jobs and responsibilities such was the relaxed feeling that came over us as soon as we stepped into the hotel. We loved the generous breakfasts, loved the beautiful tiles that covered the floors of the hotel, just loved it all! This was a special trip for us and this hotel delivered for us. Wonderful!