"A modish retreat perched above Positanno town, with impeccable service and a romantic, candlelit restaurant for the evenings."
Le Sirenuse is probably the best luxury hotel in the village of Positano on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. And it is certainly the most expensive.
The distinctive dark red building was an 18th-century palace that has been converted and extended over the years to create a luxury hotel with an excellent reputation, based on its exceptional service.
The facilities
The romantic restaurant at Le Sireneuse is lit with 500 candles every evening. Lunch and dinner are also served at tables by the pool on a terrace overlooking Positano and the green and yellow tiled dome of the village’s Renaissance church.
The pool itself is especially popular with the leathery-skinned Italians who frequent Le Sirenuse, along with its hipper (and younger) jet-set. Children under 8 are not welcome in high season (April to October).
The rooms
The 63 rooms and suites at Le Sirenuse are large compared to most of the luxury hotels on the Amalfi Coast. All have tiled floors and elegant antiques, but some of the bathrooms are in need of renovation. Most have sea views and private terraces, but these come at premium prices. But high room rates do not seem to discourage the wealthy guests. During the summer months reservations are extremely hard to come by - many devotees book their next year’s holiday at the end of the current year’s stay.
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Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo 30, 84017 Positano, Italy
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Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo 30, 84017 Positano, Italy
Booking info
Arrival:
Mon 8 Sep 2008
Departure: Tue 9 Sep 2008
No. adults: 2
Departure: Tue 9 Sep 2008
No. adults: 2
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Who stays here
This hotel is one of Europe's quirkier magnets for the rich and famous. In recent months, Will Smith, Heidi Klum and Mariah Carey have all stayed, but it's constantly abuzz.
Come for
- Unpretentious decor, sophisticated service
- Lots of pretty outdoor space
- One of the Amalfi Coast's most popular hotels
- Racing around on the hotel's Riva
Not suitable for
- The cheapest rooms, which face a noisy street
- Making a splash: the pool is small
- Children under 8
Awards
2004 Best Hotel Spa in Europe; 2003 Best Hotel in the World
Children
Children under 8 are not allowed during high season. The Hotel can add extra beds and extra cots.
Eating in
Well-regarded Neapolitan cooking in La Sponda, which has a terrace with views. At night, it's lit by 400 candles. Oysters, champagne and beautiful people at the poolside bar. Lunch and dinner; room service 24 hours.
