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5 STAR LUXURY RESORT • 23 ROOMS, 17 JUNIOR SUITES & 5 SUITES
Re-opened in June 2005, the Hotel Caruso Ravello was originally built as a palace in the 11th century by the patrician D'Afflitto family from Rome. Many social and cultural luminaries included Greta Garbo, Gina Lollobrigida, Jackie Kennedy, Margot Fonteyn and Humphrey Bogart. Its hilltop position, 365 meters above sea level, ensures long hours of sunshine, breathtaking views and a high level of peace and quiet.
Situated 350 metres above the sea, perched on a craggy cliffside, Ravello commands the ultimate panorama over the Amalfi coast, a magical location that the French poet, Andre Gide, evocatively described as "between the sky and the sea".
Ravello sits high up on the mountains which line the Amalfi coast, on the headpoint of two deep valleys, and there is only one place to begin your visit - the immaculate ornamental gardens of the thirteenth century Villa Rufolo. This garden of perfectly laid-out flower beds, lush Mediterranean vegetation, palm trees and fountains, tapers off at a vast 'terrazzo' that offers an unparalled vista along the coast and out over the deep-blue sea, though don't look down if you don't have a head for heights as the drop is breathtakingly sheer.
If Villa Rufolo has a rival for stunning panoramic views, then it is just across the other side of Ravello, at the Villa Cimbrone, whose gardens have been described as the "terrace of infinity". The architecture of this nineteenth century villa is wonderfully eclectic, an intriguing mix of neo-classical and medieval, swirling Moorish motifs and noble Roman statues. Perhaps it should come as no surprise to learn that the creator of this "folly" was an eccentric English aristocrat!.
Down in the centre of Ravello, there is plenty more cultural sightseeing, and not be missed is the intricate eleventh century Cathedral, looking right over the town's main square, the Piazza Duomo. But the real joy of spending time in what is still a small village is to wander around the tempting boutiques hidden away down narrow sidestreets and then to indulge in the European pastime of sitting at the table of an old-fashioned trattoria to watch the theatre of daily local life being played out in front of you. Order a plate of "bavette" pasta in a delicate sauce of freshly caught 'triglie' - red mullet - accompanied by a bottle of the excellent regional wine, Fiano di Avellino, or a Greco di Tufo, from vineyards that date back to ancient Greek and Roman times.
Text by John Brunton
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Deluxe Suites - largest and most dramatically situated suites, with separate living areas, breathtaking sea views and magnificent terraces.
Superior Suites - Spacious and luxurious, partial sea view from either a balcony or a terrace.
Deluxe Junior Suite - breathtaking views of the sea and the coast from terraces. Most feature a private garden as well. King-size bed or two single beds on request.
Superior Junior Suites - partial sea view from either a terrace or a balcony.
Deluxe Rooms - Full of light, spacious and beautifully decorated, spectacular sea view and a terrace or balcony.
Standard Rooms - Comfortable and spacious, with a delightful view. |
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
At the hotel: Boutique & Signature Shop; Free Internet point; Laundry service and dry cleaning are available 6 days a week. Same day service is available on request; Concierge services providing babysitting, car hire, transfers with personal driver, post and parcel services, theatre and cinema, excursions, newspapers, concert tickets; Valet parking and garage are available to hotel guests; Complimentary boat excursions and complimentary shuttle service to Amalfi and/or Positano.
In your room: Safe, Air-conditioning, Direct dial telephone, Internet Broadband, Mini-bar, Colour satellite TV, DVD, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Weightscale |
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DINING
The Caruso Restaurant (Indoor) with a patio for warmer weather. Capacity for 90 diners. Located on the first floor with a spectacular terrace from where you can admire the breathtaking views of the coast.
The Belvedere Restaurant, located on the Belvedere area close to the pool, is an open air restaurant which seats 80 diners.
The Poolside Snacks & Bar serves informal luncheons and drinks.
The Cocktail and Piano Bar, located on the main building first floor with Frescoes from the 1700.
24-hour Room Service. |
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ACTIVITIES
On-site: Outdoor heated infinity swimming pool, tennis court.
Nearby: Sailing - Motor and sailing boat excursions depart from Amalfi and cruise past the villages of Atrani, Minori and Maiori, as well as the plethora of creeks and inviting bays.
Music Festivals - The concert calendar of Villa Rufolo runs from July to the end of September. The high point of the season is usually in the first week of July, with the Wagner Festival. Over the years this event has attracted artists of world renown, such as Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel and Placido Domingo. Please contact our Concierge to arrange tickets for you, possibly well in advance. |
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SPA & FITNESS
Belvedere In Room SPA: Spoil yourself and unwind in the privacy and comfort of your own suite. A moment of renewing indulgence... Your body revitalized... Your spirit restored.
Fully equipped fitness centre provides everything you need to maintain your exercise routine away from home. The Fitness Centre is located by the swimming pool and is open from 8.00 am to 8.30 pm. |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Located on the highest point of Ravello, the hotel is perched on a cliff top 1150ft (350mt) above the sea level overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean of the Amalfi Coast.
Ravello is one of Italy’s most enchanting villages, where nature, art, poetry and culture are part of the very air you breathe. Have fun exploring the local craft shops and the treasures of the local cuisine, the hanging cloisters, the steps, the hidden corners … And the masterpieces that have made Ravello famous throughout the world. And as if that weren’t enough it is only a few miles away from gems like Pompeii, Positano and Capri.
Distance in km from hotel to: Sea - 5 km; Amalfi - 7 km; Positano - 18 km; Pompeii - 28 km; Sorrento - 50 km. |
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GETTING THERE
Address: Hotel Caruso Ravello, Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, 84010 Ravello - (SA) - Italy.
Airport: Naples (NAP) - 60 minutes / 70 kms. Book Flights
Transportation: The ferry to Capri and Ischia can be taken from Amalfi or Sorrento. The Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to/from Amalfi and Positano. |
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