Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone

Intimate and picturesque, the Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone is a unique medieval retreat with spectacular views. The interior structure of the building dates back to the 11th century, when the Palazzo Confalone was home to noblemen. In the 17th century the building was added to, and has continued to be reformed and renovated to this day. The result is a characteristic blend of old and new, irregular and completely charming a real “mosaic of time”. Even the floors and levels of the rooms do not match up, due to years of architectural addition, giving rise to a mysterious and alluring formation of stairs, rooms, and caverns, where you would be forgiven for losing yourself in the romance. Enter the vestibule of the hotel and you will be enveloped in a baroque, ornamental atmosphere that is pure Italianate luxury: Greco-roman columns imported from Paestum and dating back to 600BC, cascading plants and a grand piano vie for attention, while marble and granite surfaces, tiled floors and white walls are truly Mediterranean. The hotels itself has another, more modern addition: casa Palumbo, a modern villa located just off the main building, with four exquisite rooms and modern décor.

Rooms are no simple affair at Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone, where lush fabrics intermix with baroque and ornamental elements, each room having its own unique character with vaulted thick walls and mysterious interconnecting passageways. In the Casa Palumbo rooms are distinctly modern with up to date plush fittings and comfortable finishing. There are also a number of communal living rooms at the hotel, all dressed in finery, lush foliage, royal colours and the finest of fabrics and antique furniture. All this is topped off by the exquisite view from the picture balcony, the stunning Amalfi coast. For fine dining you can't beat the hotel's own restaurant, which serves local delicacies indoors or al fresco, taking further advantage of the stunning views, while a slightly different, more Arab-influenced atmosphere with tile-work can be experienced in the hotel bar.

The location of the Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone couldn’t be better: perched atop the hills overlooking the Amalfi coast. The small town of Ravello has been a favourite amongst artists for centuries, with its picturesque position and summer festivals, makes for an unforgettable trip.