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For visitors to Italy who have ever dreamed of staying in a palace, that dream can come true at the Belmond Hotel Caruso. This luxury hotel was once a palace ten centuries ago. It has been painstakingly restored to make the most beautiful location while attending to every need of Belmond's guests.

Overview

Walk in the footsteps of the 11th-century family who built this palace-turned-hotel and take in the artwork and craftsmanship that makes Belmond Hotel Caruso a cut above the rest. Purchased by the Belmond Group in 2000, the renovated hotel is set on the cliff edge, standing 1,000 feet above sea level.

This means it offers spectacular views of the sea, the town, and the Amalfi Coast. Moreover, stone vaults, frescoed ceilings, and marble floors make guests think they've entered paradise.

Location

The hotel is near Naples, Pompeii, Capri's island, and more in Ravello. It is only 40 miles from the Naples airport and a short boat ride from tourist attractions and places of interest. Guests also have easy access to the entire Amalfi and Positano coast. Besides, they can use the hotel's boats to get to wherever they want.

Rooms and Suites

There are 50 beautiful guest rooms and suites, each bathed in warm Mediterranean shades of color. Most rooms include a patio, private balcony, or even a garden to relax in. Additionally, each room is uniquely furnished, offering a traditional Italian feel that incorporates the estate's lengthy history.

Standard rooms are spacious and will come with fresh fruit and a coffee maker. Each also includes soft robes and slippers and a comfortable four-poster king-sized bed. Moreover, all rooms and suites have a large marble bathroom with Bulgari and Penhaligon's bath amenities.

Suite options include Exclusive Suites, Seaview Garden Suites, Deluxe Suite Sea View and Terrace, and the Superior Suite. You can also connect many junior suites to create a two-bedroom residence if staying with family or friends.

The most extensive available option is the Villa Margherita. This two-bedroom suite is housed within the grounds but completely separate from the other suites. It comes with its butler services as well as a dedicated chef. There is also a large private garden area for plenty of quiet relaxation.

Restaurant and Bar

There are a couple of fine-dining options when you stay at the Belmond. The Belvedere Restaurant is an open-air eatery offering guests phenomenal sea views in a cozy garden setting. You'll find everything from local seafood to stewed beef cheek on the menu here. In the main restaurant for the hotel, the dress code is comfortably casual, but no shorts for men, please.

Also, stop by the Arcade Bar, where frescoes and sea views are only two show-stoppers. Italian wines and local prosecco play a leading role, but bartenders can shake up any cocktail you prefer. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. until midnight. Guests can also enjoy live piano music from 7:00 p.m. until closing.

Furthermore, for refreshments poolside, there's the Ristorante Pool Grill. Here you can quench your thirst or grab a little mid-meal snack or a fresh pizza while you lounge in luxury.

Spa and Fitness

The spa will be your key to utter bliss during your stay. Signature treatments combined with local Italian products will guarantee utter relaxation. Couples can also enjoy a joint massage session in the outdoor cabana, as the sounds of birds and the sea lull you into a dream-like state.

There is something for everyone, with a wide range of treatment options, from multiple massages to foot scrubs to detoxification treatments. A fitness center and steam room are also available in the spa.

Pool

The Belmond is famous for its infinity pool all along the Amalfi Coast. Architecturally astounding, the pool itself sits at the absolute highest point above the town. Moreover, it looks like you could swim right into the clouds. And if the pool doesn't make you catch your breath, the views from the top certainly will. So make the most of the vantage point and your time by having the pool concierge attend to your every need.

Transportation

For those looking to explore more of the Amalfi Coast, you can easily do so with the hotel's transportation. The resort has a shuttle offering complimentary rides to and from town, the harbor, or anywhere else you'd like to go along the coast.

Moreover, take a private boat and sail to the resort's private and exclusive beach. Here, you can lounge all day or take advantage of the kayaks and other watersports. Guests can also enjoy private tours of the area or a unique wine-tasting trip to local wineries hosted by hotel personnel.

Other Amenities

An extensive breakfast buffet is included for you as a PrivateUpgrades member. Additionally, cable internet access and Wi-Fi are free for guests. Need towels? A toothbrush? Dinner recommendations? Hit the butler call button any time, day or night. Room service is available 24/7, and laundry facilities are available onsite.

Explore

The grounds of the Belmond Hotel Caruso are indescribable, so you'll want to join head gardener Gaetano and get the grand tour. Additionally, there is a boutique, a wellness center, and more onsite.

On a romantic getaway? Schedule a dinner at The Krug Table. Here, the hotel's chef Mimmo de Raffaele, will make a hand-selected dinner for you and your guest(s) with a bottle of Krug champagne. All this takes place around the centuries-old table overlooking the beautiful sea.

Separate from the hotel, guests might also want to schedule a Pompeii tour, explore the city of Naples, or tour one of the nearby groves. Additionally, tour the farms and learn more about the local cuisine. The helpful staff at Belmond will be happy to assist you in putting together whatever excursion you might be looking for.

Takeaway

Atop the highest point in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, the Belmond Hotel Caruso sits like a city on a hill with beautiful terraced gardens, offering stunning views and pure relaxation. Check out the luxurious resort for world-class luxury far and above the rest of the luxury hotels on the Amalfi Coast.