Mount Vesuvius Hotels

We discussed various destinations to mark our February birthdays and decided on Pompeii as somewhere reasonably warm with interesting things to do and see. We like Italy anyway, the four of us having holidayed there before. H chose the hotel and I chose the car. The entrance to the hotel was through a courtyard of lemon trees draped with fairy lights, then through a stylish glass door that slid into the wall. Marble everywhere: on the floor, on the stairs, enhanced with well-kept potplants. Reception was immediately very friendly and helpful. There was always at least one person on duty throughout our stay, ready with an immediate response to any query and always smiling. The free parking was 2 mins away; there were PCs for guest use in the lobby. In 6 days we managed to see Herculanaeum, Pompeii (entrance literally 100 mts from hotel), Paestum (greek ruins down the coast), the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento and Naples. We could have done most of it without a car; the trains are frequent and cheap, and buses too. Our rooms were good (one bigger, the other with a balcony) and everything worked and was in good condition. Breakfast was help yourself and of excellent quality - real fresh fruit, proper bread, delicious scrambled eggs. The Bar was comfortable and cosy with tasty nibbles - olives to die for! I imagine in summer it's even better as you can sit outside or on the roof terraces. I wish there was a Hotel Forum in every city - highly recommended A.

The hotel is lovely, well-decorated, with a terrace off the breakfast room and another off the lobby. The rooms are clean and attractive, and the staff are helpful. It is very well located - a short walk from the three train stations in Pompeii, close to the city centre, and close to the ancient ruins. There are bars, restaurants, and gelaterias very nearby. Some of the staff don't speak English, so if you have complicated questions and little command of Italian, there may be a slight problem. However, there's a computer in the lobby, so I used Google Translate to make myself understood!

Staff were very helpful all the time. The were knowledgeable about the area and always greeted us warmly

I stayed at the Palma for 3 nights and I loved it. The staff were friendly and would do anything for guests, i had a problem with the blind in my room on the first night and the staff were really accommodating in terms of at first offering me a different room and when i declined getting the blind fixed first thing the following day. The breakfast buffet was also lovely and i thought a good selection of food (although no hot offerings), it offered enough choice to set me up for the day! The location is perfect literally across the street from the Circumvesuviana, ideal for getting to Herculaneum and other places such as Sorrento and Oplonto. There is also a good supermarket around the corner, perfect for stocking up on ice cold Peronis to enjoy on the balcony! The Piazza Anfiteatro entrance to the ruins is a nice short walk away also, although note you must get an audio guide from one of the stalls outside the ruins, you can only get audio guides inside the ruins at the main entrance. The hotel also offers an airport transfer which is well worth it. I have nothing but good things to say about the Palma and if I am ever lucky enough to return to Pompei, I will use the Palma again.

What an amazing hotel with a "cream de la cream staff". We spent three nights in the month of November and we loved it. Our experience was very positive. The grounds meticulously manicured with water fall, fountains, Palms, lighting and many architectural features in contrast to the surrounding run-down community, a perfect oasis. The staff treated us like family, very attentive to our needs. The room was very clean with a beautiful view of the garden from the balcony. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and recommend it highly to those visiting local sites.

Great quiet little hotel, easy walking distance to one of the main gates for Pomepi and also walking distance from the station.

Family owned and operated hotel; family welcome you in and make you feel at home. Food and wine at Villa Franca was a highlight of our trip. Accomodation is basic, but very neat and clean.