Hotel Belvedere

Stayed in the hotel for 3 nights. The view from our room was absolutely stunning (see photos). The hotel is an older hotel - but is well maintained and has a retro feeling to it. Free parking and breakfast were convenient as well as the bus stop across the street. We also used the shuttle service to go to amalfi (4 Euro pp). I would like to commemorate the staff at the hotel and especially Fernando at the front desk. During our stay and in the middle of the night, my wife felt ill and I went to the reception to get her some tea and water. Fernando went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable for the rest of the night. This really made a difference for us.

I’m fully prepared for a disgruntled and sarcastic response back from the hotel in response to my review. I don’t really care what they say as you’ve only got to read the hotel’s responses for any review that has given them a mark under 4! I personally don’t believe this is very professional. We stayed at the hotel Belvedere for 2 nights. Honestly we’d left it late to have an array of choice in the Amalfi to stay in within budget and this hotel seemed the best of a bad bunch. We are well travelled in Italy and are aware that the class system is measured very differently to that of the UK or Spain for instance. Here are the plus points for this hotel: -The views are amazing -They offer free parking -The balconies are pretty lovely with views across the Mediterranean Sea -The waiter staff are extremely friendly especially the maitre d -it’s located ten minutes from Amalfi by car - the shower was a really pleasant experience - bus stop outside hotel (gets full at busy times I.e lunch) - hotel offers a shuttle to town for 4 euros each Negatives: -Hotel is dated (very) - Filthy under bed - Minibar never restocked - TV had broken arial and when I did manage to fix it the channels are limited -There is a distinct lack of food at this hotel, no crisps at the pool etc -main bar is rarely attended - no do not disturb signs available - Safe too small to fit an iPad - breakfast buffet offers little choice in comparison to others and if you want an omelette you will be charged 8 euros. - quite deserted no shops close within walking distance Above all I think the worst thing that happened here is the way in which I a paying customer has been treated. Essentially, I had my Prada purse stolen from my suitcase in the room we were staying in. In it contained 3 cards, driving license, health card, £47 and some personal photos/items. I managed to block all of my bank accounts and inform my insurance company as well as spend the best part of our last day in Amalfi at the police station reporting it (that was fun)! The purse never left the room the entire time I was there and I am not a liar. This meant someone had to have gone into the room and have taken it. Unfortunately, the hotel do not operate electric keys so can’t track entry to the room and do not have security cameras (conveniently, I said it was dated). So it’s my word against theirs. But I can tell you the room was turned upside down, my cases checked a thousand times and it was no where to be found. You don’t believe it at first as it’s a bit surreal when this sort of thing happens so you check your stuff over and over again just to be sure. After the tenth attempt we realized it had been taken. The reception staff looked me in the eye and told me it could not be them as they are not thieves. They offered no apology, help or solution just denial. I wasn’t even given directions of the nearest police station. The safe they offer isn’t large enough for the purse - FYI. I left my purse in my suitcase as I have done in many hotels before and it was totally out of sight. Unfortunately it was stolen by someone in this hotel. I’m openly and honestly informing you that if you go to this hotel be aware that your belongings may go missing. I was a victim of crime here so I’d honestly recommend you give this hotel a miss. There are much better hotels closer into town nearer to restaurants and shops. Very disappointed in the staff at this hotel and honestly heartbroken at losing some very special and sentimental items in the purse. Swerve it!

My husband and I come for the quiet, elegant “days of yore” vibe, especially the stately rooms with magnificent views, long corridors and (most of all) the great old school bartender. Take some time to look at all the amateur watercolors and oil paintings along the back wall of the bar—so many iconic images of Amalfi were shaped by various travelers. They make a nice counterpoint to many of the tourism textiles and ceramics that you see in all the shops. Don’t have an agenda when you check in just relax. Rooms are immaculate, and cleaning staff has never let their standards down. Dining room-prepare to be underwhelmed. HOWEVER, quality dining experiences on Amalfi coast are scarce and VERY overpriced, unfortunately hotels dining room is neither the worst nor the most expensive in the area. A minor ambience suggestion: get rid of the commercial pop radio station music piped in during dinner time, it cheapens the feel of the place. NOTE: Room 103, what the hotel defines as a “suite” was a whopping 343 USD/per night. Seriously? Owners need to take a closer look at their competition because this is not a suite. Not worth the price. Have stayed in some of their other rooms with balcony that are a much better proposition.