We wanted to stay for a week but changed our minds very quickly and left after 2 days - and that was too long. USD 180 per night may not be a fortune but considering this hotel's standard it is way too much!
The views are truly great but basically only from the (public!) terrace and from 2 superior rooms that have a private balcony - they were not available when we were there.
For us the other rooms were substandard. Liking or disliking it is subjective of course, but there are facts:
1) No swimming pool - and keep in mind that Ischia's beaches are small, cramped and loud
2) A standard room in this hotel measures 9 square meters plus 3 for bathroom, makes 12 in total (international standard is 18 square meters) -> the bed fills the room, there is no space left to even store a bigger piece of luggage except on the floor and then you have to step over it all the time ... not fun!
3) Bathroom has a shower but no shower tray, just a shower head in the wall and a hole in the floor - when taking a shower the water is pouring over the toilet
4) Great historical building but renovation standards are low - and I have seen other renovations, one can do better without destroying the substance!
5) Basically all rooms face the - public! - terrace. That means all rooms share the noise of the other guests having breakfast that is served on the terrace
In a nutshell: The hotel is in fact charming and the staff is nice. However, a demanding traveler will not want to stay more than one night, or 2 nights maximum and only if a superior suite with private balcony (USD 235) is available. For my taste: up your budget to USD 350 and you enter a totally different league on the Amalfi Coast.
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