24/08/2025: The hotel's location is excellent. The only exceptions are the view, the common areas, and the terrace. The rooms, however, are old and poorly maintained; the shower was even falling apart. Shower gel and other items are still made of plastic. Some of the air conditioning thermostat controls are broken, and the minibar is empty, with only one bottle of water. Excellent soundproofing. Breakfast is well-stocked with sweets, but not so much with savory options. A REALLY SORRY NOTE: THE PRICE OF THE BEACH CLUB, €40 PER PERSON PER DAY, IS WAY TOO OVERPRICED. Unfortunately, I only realized this when I got the bill. I thought the €40/day was for a front-row seat. NO, A MORTGAGE.
24/08/2025: I'm a bit disappointed with this hotel. While it's not terrible, it didn't meet my expectations, and the experience was mixed.
Let's start with the positives: the reception hall and other common areas are very well-maintained, clean, and elegant. The outdoor spaces are impressive, with decorative mosaics, a spacious veranda, and a splendid view of the sea. The location is excellent: Vietri is easily reached on foot in just a few minutes. In fact, the hotel is located right on the border between Vietri and Salerno.
Unfortunately, the quality begins to decline when you get to the rooms. For a four-star hotel, they are quite dated—more like what you'd expect from a modest three-star hotel. It must be said, however, that the beds are comfortable and the soundproofing is excellent. Despite being near a very noisy nightclub, once the windows are closed, the noise is barely audible, allowing for a peaceful night's sleep. The view from the balcony is also excellent, with a splendid view of Salerno, the port, and the coast.
That said, the rooms are not at all "luxury" standard. An electric light fixture literally fell off, the bathroom was poorly maintained, and the shower doors didn't work properly. The flush button was loose, and even the air conditioning control was damaged. I've attached a photo of the air conditioning control just to give you an idea. A room can be dated if it's well-maintained, but leaving it in this condition, given the prices they charge, leaves the impression of neglect.
Then there's the beach. It's nice to have an elevator down, the water clean, so far so good. But the prices? Simply outrageous. €3.50 for a can of Coke or Fanta is a rip-off. And the sun loungers at €40 per person per day? Three of us, two days: €240. An insane amount, practically the same as another hotel stay.
Breakfast was very good, with a wide selection of fresh fruit, pastries, cured meats, and more, served in an elegant room. The coffee, however, was average. The staff was mostly friendly and welcoming. At check-in, one person seemed rather cold (not rude, but not warm either), but the others, like the gentleman who escorted us to our rooms, were more lively.
In summary, the hotel has beautiful common areas, a top location, and a fantastic view, but the rooms are dated and the prices are a bit high. Not a total disaster, but honestly, I expected much more.
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