Hotel Graal

Schitterend hotel! Personeel is heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ontbijt, aanbod is ruim en zeer goed. Ontbijtruimte alsook restaurant en bar geeft zicht op de baai. Mooi!! Bijhorend restaurant is heel lekker en verzorgd. Personeel ook top. De kamers van de comfort kamerkeuze zijn heel ruim. Nette badkamer, groot bed, ruime kast. Frigo en koffiezet aanwezig. Groot terras. Hotel ligt op 150 meter van schiterend dorpsplein van Ravello. Bus naar Amalfi op 50 meter.

Enige minpuntje voor mij: douche is in het bad.

la gentillesse et le professionnalisme des personnels

The staff there was amazing and helpful. Great views and great location

Showers were uncomfortable but doable

The view was stupendous, as was the pool, and I was glad to have it open so early in the year. We loved the story of the hotel, with the prolific artwork of Bruno Canova and the design features by Filippo Alison who was a disciple of the Scottish arts and crafts master Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Canova's personal story as a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp may not be every holidaymaker's idea of an interesting feature, but for us it made this luxury hotel also a real place and an artistic adventure. I would praise as well all the usual features that people love here: the exquisite breakfast, the fine food and wine culture of the restaurant and the charming, helpful staff.

Parts of the hotel need upgrading, specially the bathrooms. We were happy to move to a larger room with a spectacular balcony -- a privilege we could enjoy when the hotel was quiet. For me I could have done without ambient music in the bar. I can't stand it anywhere and I find it everywhere. It means I can't enjoy public spaces in hotels. In fact I didn't like super-touristy, super-expensive Ravello at all and regarded the hotel as my refuge from all that kitsch. Yes, even gardens can be kitsch when they're built out of architectural salvage and fake history! I'd happily come again to swim and read and relax but it would be difficult to avoid the packed town with its bad food and constantly crowded bus stop. Amalfi down below is even worse.

The location is perfect, close to the bus stop and the main square of Ravello. We booked the sea view room and it overlooks the beautiful Amalfi Coast. All staff of the hotel are lovely especially Francesca and the lady running the breakfast buffet.