The Amalfi Coast is known for its incredible scenery and charming boutique hotels. For example, Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi is a former monastery, transformed into a 5 star Amalfi hotel with an unbeatable location. Perched 80 metres above sea level and the town of Amalfi, it’s a great base from which to explore the rest of the coast. Here’s why we think Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi is one of the best Amalfi Coast hotels.
Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi
We booked our stay here with Classic Collection Holidays, the leader in tailormade luxury holidays. They have particular expertise in Italian holidays and can arrange everything from airport parking and lounges, flights, accommodation to car hire or private transfers and VIP meet and greet airport services upon arrival. They have a 24 hour telephone hotline in case of any emergencies, which is definitely good for peace of mind. Before our trip they sent us our printed tickets, car hire voucher and a Berlitz Italy guide in a handy travel wallet. It was a great time saver, having everything pre-arranged.
Getting to Convento di Amalfi
The nearest airport to Amalfi is Naples. It’s around 2.5 hours from Naples to Amalfi, however you should allow up to 4 hours in the height of Summer. There are lots of picturesque places to stop along the way if you wish to break up the journey. The most popular touristic route is to take the A3 motorway from Naples to Vietri sul Mare and then the SS163 coastal road from Viet...