Grand Hotel Europa, Naples

Advantages: excellent holiday
Disadvantages: dont go for just a week as there is just too much to pack into a week

...My husband and I booked a cheapy package to Sorrento about 40 kilometeres from Naples. It was prehaps the best value holiday that we have taken. The welcome that we recieved was wonderful from the hotel staff throw to people we met whilest out and about. the food was excellent and great value. The transport system around Naples and the amalfi coast is cheap and reliable. We found that we could get about using the public transport system very easily. Pompeii is a must - you must allow at least a day to be able to see it all. Also the ruins at Hersauleum in a suburb of Naples are also a must see site they are smaller then pompeii but are better preserved. The Amalfi drive is spectacular even if I did do it on a bus and not an open top car. The scenery is just amazing - not recommended if you are frightened of hights as the drop... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly staff and atmosphere, Clean and well managed, lovely food
Disadvantages: could maybe have more evening entertainment at the bar

...I really feel that this photo does not do the hotel justice. Myself and my husband have stayed in this hotel for both our trips to Italy, and it has been a very enjoyable experience both times. The hotel itself i feel lives up to its name, especially the staircase and stunning chandelier and staircase in the main reception. The views of mount Vesuvius and the bay of Naples from the top of the hotel restaurant were breathtaking, especially at sunset. Talking of the restaurant, the staff were very friendly and efficiant and you got a little feel on the Italian culture through food and the way of the staff. The rooms were simple, and not too cluttered, having the essentials such as fridge, safe and air conditioning, as well as sky TV. The room was cleaned every day to a high standard, and fresh towels put in. The balcony overlooked... Read review

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Advantages: Good pizza
Disadvantages: Some areas a dodgy

...Since it would not be possible to summarize here the beauties of Naples, I thought it was more useful to give you some useful addresses, if you happen to be there. You should be aware that Naples CAN BE dangerous in some areas, especially at night. It is relatively easy to end up in the “bad parts” of the town, unless you know exactly where you are going, since there are some dodgy bits right in the centre of town. Prices for accommodation can be bargained for, to a certain extent. Near the station you can stay at “Prati”, definitively more expensive than many other hotels in the same area, but you pay more and get more. The tel number is (554 18 02) and it is based in Via C. Rosaroli 4. Another rgood place to stay is “Hotel Orchidea” (551 0721) in Corso Umberto 7. Be careful not to go to the nearby Spaccanapoli at night. Expect to pay... Read review

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