Naples Hotels

One of the finest hotels in Naples, the Grand Hotel Parkers has 71 luxuriously appointed rooms along with a spa, a beauty salon, restaurant and the exclusive atmosphere of an historical palace. It is decorated with belle époque-style frescoes and paintings, and Armani-clad guests lounge in the foyer in gilt Louis XVI chairs or on the stunning sea-view terrace.

The grand dame on the seafront, this 5-star deluxe hotel is renowned for hosting millionaires and screen legends. Appropriately, its refined public spaces drip with twinkling chandeliers and are furnished with period antiques, and it has a cabin cruiser service which lets guests island hop in style. The Caruso Roof Garden restaurant is gorgeous too.

Eschewing the Baroque extravagance of other luxury hotels, the Romeo Hotel is a temple of modernist design. The striking steel-and-glass exterior encases soothing minimalist interiors of marble, wood, stone and steel. The rooftop restaurant and pool include one of Naples' few sushi bars and there's a seriously sexy modern spa.

Situated on Naples' premier shopping street, Chiaja Hotel de Charme is housed in a former residence of a marquis. The owners have recreated a period feel with restored architectural details such as marble fireplaces and grand staircases alongside decorative touches like the gilt-framed portraits and antique furnishings.

A few minutes from Toledo metro station, the Grand Hotel Oriente is within easy walking distance of both the historic centre and the seafront. Sleeping quarters are clean and bright with large comfortable beds and immaculate bathrooms. Ask for a room with a private terrace to soak up the sounds of the city.

Housed in a 16th-century monastery, this is the most historic hotel in Naples. Many of its original features have been carefully preserved with a frescoed dining room and monastic cells that have been converted into tasteful period-style rooms. Best of all though is the rooftop garden and pool with its 360-degree view over Naples.

Well situated for the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Nuovo, this charming bed and breakfast offers bright cheerful rooms on the fourth floor of an old palazzo, which dates back to Bourbon times. Rooms have balconies, en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, free Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs. Parking is at a nearby garage.

Located on the top floor of a townhouse, this stylish bed and breakfast has been renovated by two local architects. There are four spacious rooms, each individually styled with an eclectic mix of North African and Neapolitan art. The communal terrace, where breakfast is served, overlooks the museum of Certosa di San Martino.

A haven for book-lovers, Port Alba Relais houses a wonderful library with sections dedicated to the city's art, music and history alongside a book swapping section. Rooms with wooden beams are dedicated to literary genres and furnished with bedding and accessories from Mario Bottiglieri. It has a super central location and some rooms overlook buzzing Piazza Dante.