Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Naples
Expert reviews
“For traditional grandeur, the 137-year-old, nine-story Grand Hotel Vesuvio, on Naples’ pedestrian waterfront, overlooks the Castel dell’Ovo and the Bay of Naples. Its upholstered walls, Murano chandeliers and liveried staff suggest the old-school sophistication of another age.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Naples, Italy.
“Old world glamour holds sway in this famed waterfront hostelry that pampers the rich and famous and provides a Grand Tour–worthy experience (with all the 21st-century amenities, including a spiffy spa and small indoor pool).”
“You’d never guess from the modern exterior that this is the oldest of the city’s great seafront hotels—the place where Enrico Caruso died, where Oscar Wilde dallied with lover Lord Alfred Douglas, and where Bill Clinton charmed the waitresses—fortunately, the spacious, soothing interior compensates for what’s lacking on the outside.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Naples, Italy.
“The Grande Dame of Naples’ hotels has a long and illustrious history, a magnificent setting overlooking the Castel dell’Ovo and a traditional, discreetly luxurious atmosphere.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Excellent breakfast
All you need to know
Nestled in the Santa Lucia neighborhood and seaside, the Grand Hotel Vesuvio boasts spectacular vistas of the Naples Gulf.
Constructed in 1882, this magnificent hotel has played host to an array of distinguished visitors, ranging from Oscar Wilde and Enrico Caruso to contemporary stars like Keanu Reeves and Jude Law. Its prime location paired with sumptuous interiors makes it a favored choice amongst affluent travelers.
Over the years since its establishment, the hotel has experienced a number of renovations, becoming a shining jewel of Neapolitan culture opposite the historic Castel dell’Ovo. It provides lavish rooms, adorned with refined elegance and equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, preserving a sense of vintage charm.
Every room is embellished with chic details, glossy wooden floors, and streamlined furniture. The guest quarters are all air-conditioned, featuring modern bathroom facilities, and boast a stunning balcony with panoramic views of the marina, Capri Island, and Sorrento.
The Grand Hotel Vesuvio is also the proud home of the exceptional Caruso restaurant. This fine-dining establishment, named after the famous visitor Enrico Caruso, is situated on the rooftop garden on the ninth floor.
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Recent guest reviews
22 July 2025
I really appreciate it
Location and service Friendly staff
21 July 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast was amazing. The level of service was consistently exceptional. Beautiful historic building with lux feel.
18 July 2025
A very good indeed hotel
The staff were excellent!
13 July 2025
Wonderful historical hotel with beautiful views over the stunning Bay of Naples.
The building is historical with lots of character. The location is perfect, near the marina with lots of great bars and restaurants nearby. The roof terrace is lovely. Our room was beautifully furnished and the bathroom was excellent.
The only tiny criticism I have is that the mattress was a little on the hard side but otherwise perfect.
9 July 2025
Very good
Good location, rooms very small though and no views
6 July 2025
Fabulous
The staff were probably the best I have ever encountered...fantastic service and super friendly. The rooftop bar is also great with amazing views.
3 July 2025
Great stay
Staff very professional
3 July 2025
Good Stayed!
The hotel overall was good. The pool wasn't working, the room size are little small. But the rooftop and the restaurant was great.
The pool wasn't working.
26 June 2025
Can’t wait to return!
This hotel is stunning. Located right on the water. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff were very kind and helpful. We paid for the breakfasts which was well worth the money. The food was amazing with lots of variety. Step outside the hotel and you are in the heart of the waterfront with an endless selection of restaurants.
Nothing
26 June 2025
Very good
Didi not bring espresso on the breakfast...
25 June 2025
Fabulous
Location, breakfast
Elevator didn’t have the security key that allow you to select only the floor where the room is located.
21 June 2025
Exceptional
Staff are wonderful, from reception to breakfast staff they can't do enough for you. We had a lovely short break. Thank you 😊
19 June 2025
Expensive and worth it.
Location is very pretty. All staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is great.
The slightly less expensive rooms are noticeably smaller. The location, while beautiful and quiet, is not very convenient for public transportation.
15 June 2025
Very good
We have stayed here a few times. It never disappoints. Love the traditional interior of the hotel and the service with up to date technology.
8 June 2025
Excellent views, impeccable service, and comfortable room.
The breakfast was exceptional, offering a wide range to choose from. The Caruso restaurant was superb. Wait staff in both were very courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful. Nothing was too much of an effort.
The range of light evening meals at the rooftop bar was limited.
28 May 2025
Best location in the city
Best location in the city. Great views from rooftop terrace. Well isolated from city noises. Good service. Good breakfast. Comfy beds.
Rooms a bit outdated. Expensive
23 May 2025
Exceptional
Lovely beautiful old property perfectly well maintained and perfectly positioned. The staff went out of their way to accommodate and the service was fantastic.
19 May 2025
Perfect
Old style glamour and service
Nothing
15 May 2025
Nice place teach front desk manager to know how to treat people
Beautifull classic hotel. Amazing breakfast and personnel at breakfast and portier .
The manager of the front desk behind central console very rude and he does not honour guests he does not care o satisfy a customer at all
12 May 2025
Best place to use as a point of travelling towards the amalfi coast or capri
Excellent breakfast and service from staff. Overall very attentive and helpful staff
N/a
2 May 2025
Not cheap, but excellent
Top notch overall. Swimming pool wasn't heated properly, was the only minor quibble
23 April 2025
Luxury stay with comfortable room and excellent breakfast
Buffet breakfast, clean room, comfortable bed, and staff were very kind
Pool was closed on Saturday and upper terrace was closed because we visited during spring
20 April 2025
Exceptional
Clean facilities. Extremely caring staff, upgraded room was luxurious, very fresh bread and pastries at the breakfast buffet with 5 star coffee! Not sure where the few bad reviews came from!
13 April 2025
Worth every penny!
The views, right across from the ocean. The staff was incredibly polite and professional. We arrived at 11:30am local time, and the room was ready. The breakfast buffet was filled with great choices and the maitre was always so nice and helpful. I’m glad we stayed there. It also has a Michelin Star restaurant. Every restaurant in the hotel has incredible views. The hotel even offers turndown service and the tub is a jacuzzi.
7 April 2025
Perfect place to stay
Lovely friendly staff. Great location.
31 March 2025
Lovely stay; would stay again
amazing views, great breakfast
only one formal restaurant
24 March 2025
It was very nice time for us. We had steak for dinner was amazing!
It’s very clear and very nice staff.
WiFi internet it wasn’t good .
17 March 2025
As sold.
Location, cleanliness, service.
Somewhat pricey.
10 March 2025
Exceptional
I would like to thank you for everything, wonderful place, super clean house, everything organized and clean, call calm and peaceful, all good, congratulations
I would like to thank you for everything, wonderful place, super clean house, everything organized and clean, call calm and peaceful, all good, congratulations
13 February 2025
Exceptional
Service/location/professionalism/historical background
6 November 2024
Exceeded Expectations
Stayed for two days in end October, the rooms were spacious, we were upgraded to a partial view room with a balcony. Check-in was smooth and very informative. Breakfast spread was excellent. Their sky lounge has gorgeous views and superb service.
Sky lounge was closed on one of the days we stayed. We were told its weather dependent.
1 November 2024
A true luxury experience
Excellent service, wonderful roof terrace
Na
19 October 2024
We will come
Perfect location and perfect staff!!
Can’t think of any we didn’t like.
16 October 2024
I will stay in this hotel again and will recommend it to my friends especially flr
Location and the facility itself was very good.
The staff, especially their restaurant recommendations were very poor. I assume such recommendations came from the reception staff not concierge though, I would expect from a 5 star Hotel to recommend better restaurants as we asked the best ones - they sent us to Umberto, a very very average restaurant I would never go. Another recommendation was Fresco on the sea side, again did not meet any of my expectation. Concierge sent me to Crude Re which was great, I expect from a 5 star hotel like that to recommend such kind of restaurants not the first 2 which ruined a dinner and a lunch for us.
14 October 2024
a lovely , but e xpensive stay
the bar with the view, although quite expensive, break fast was good, the window with the view of the street and sea..
the pool was always closed.. we could not even see it, and we could not use it.
13 October 2024
Fabulous
location is perfect room space perfect
need to have more option for breakfast :(
7 October 2024
Amazing views over the bay of Naples
Perfect location with amazing views over the bay of Napels Comfy bed
Quite expensive Rooms could use an update
7 October 2024
Classic Luxury with stunning views
Exceptional service in an old fashioned hotel. Staff, breakfast, view, all the small details that make the experience incredible.
Nothing
6 October 2024
The best hotel in Naples Italy
Very convenient great location the staff was excellent the service was exceptional
3 October 2024
Fabulous
Beautiful hotel with a very convenient location to nearby restaurants and bars! Rooms were very clean and updated. Staff was very accommodating and helpful!
2 October 2024
The perfect hotel in Naples!
Elegant old world hotel in beautiful location overlooking the bay of Naples. Very helpful and accommodating staff.
27 September 2024
Excellent!
The location is fabulous. In an elegant setting either spectacular views of the bsy!
Nothing we did not like
27 September 2024
amazing
we stayed here before amazing hotel , staff, breakfast highly recommend
all good
24 September 2024
Best place in Napoli
Great place for a stay in Napoli. We will definitely return here. View from 10th floor bar is superb. Room very comfortable. Staff very friendly
Unfortunately there was a G7 meeting in Napoli on the day we stayed in the hotel, and security was a bit annoying although it got better once they started recognizing us.
22 September 2024
best views, but needs improvement in terms of customer relations
the location, the bar and view on the 10 floor, breakfast, the upkeep of theroom, francesco, at the reception desk, and usually the staff at the reception center
the pool hours, could bot use the pool the 3 days we were there, because the hours are ridiculous.. could not even see it. the staff when you called them from abroad... gruff, and not customer friendly..
19 September 2024
Fabulous
The view, the staff, the exceptional food and wine. What's not to love?
Room service was always slow and I wonder if the hotel were under staffed
17 September 2024
Room very small but comfortable
Very warm welcome
The only bar was they skybar on the roof the bar in the main area of hotel closes at 6pm
16 September 2024
Pretty ok
Nice old style hotel , sea view as requested , quite , well located and clean
No espresso coffee machine in the room , instant coffee made available only on request .
10 September 2024
Exceptional
Outstanding
Nothing
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Open-air bath
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
26 July 2025
Exceptional