Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

We stayed for three nights at the start of the season. Despite the cold weather the team ensured we had a fabulous stay. Too many good staff to name check them all but Antonietta and Nicole on the front desk , were both excellent. Luis elevated a simple room service meal to fine dining fun. Breakfasts great.

We just spent 4 nights at the Belmont hotel Caruso, my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary, the hotel is absolutely one of the best stays , we love hotels, and make a point to stay in the best hotels, the world has to offer, and this hotel stands out. The location, in the quiet town of Ravelo is ideal, the town is beautiful. The staff goes above and beyond to make your experience extraordinary, we had nightly treats that came with beautiful poems about the Amalfy Coast, when we commented, how delicious was their coffee, we had a small bag of their roasted beans, with all the information, at our door the same day, we had a beautiful small container with lemonchelo as a departing gift, we had an expensive bottle of champagne for our celebration, when we first arrived to the room with fruit and delicious brownies. They offer with their rooms wonderful activities, they have their own boat, so they take you around the Amalfi Coast with a guide and all the transportation arranged, they offer painting and yoga classes, etc, they have activities every day. Our room was an upgrade for our wedding anniversary, it was absolutely beautiful, with the most magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea, very large and confortable, the bed, the sheets and the pillows were just amazing , we had the best sleep, we did not want to leave our room and we love been out and about. Their dinning venues, their gardens, pool and surroundings, all facing the magnificent Mediterranean Sea, up high, is something out of this world. The food was delicious, I love their breakfasts, cold items as a buffet and hot items a la cart, the quality of the food combined with the service made it one of the best breakfasts in a hotel in the world in my opinion. When we were checking out, there was a woman, who was leaving too, and told me, “we will never be the same”, I totally agree with her. So we will be back, yes it is expensive, but it is worth every penny.

This hotel is exceptional in every way. The location of the hotel is stunning and beautiful. The service of the hotel is of the highest standard and I highly recommend a stay here. The atmosphere is unforgettable and the staff has a professional, human and inviting approach. Also the cuisine, especially the breakfasts are excellent, made with fresh ingredients. Etiquette in dining is observed and the staff's helpful and absolutely lovely attitude adds to the overall status of excellence.

the hotel has an extensive public areas including very large gardens and wonderful infinity pool. you feel like in a great resort but only a short walk to town center. we were lucky to get a room with terrace with wonderful views over all the area. we ate only one lunch on our terrace but it was something to remember. staff and management are friendly and caring.

When we were planning a 10th anniversary trip to Italy we were on the fence about a trip to Ravello and a stay at Caruso (no offense to either place; we just didn't know what we wanted to plan) -- and we are so, so pleased we ended up both going to Ravello and staying at Caruso. The staff could not have been friendlier and more helpful. When we arrived, I realized I had left our passports in our Rome hotel safe. The staff put all concerns at ease quickly, contacting our Rome hotel and then making sure our passport info was routed to future hotels during our Italy stay. They took care of this like it was the easiest thing in the world. I mention this to make the point that their hospitality skills went beyond just making the hotel a fun and enjoyable place to stay, which it most certainly was. Looking back, quiet and serene is (maybe) the best description of the hotel and the property. By the time we got to the hotel, we were looking to unwind and relax, and this was the perfect fit for that. The pool area is top flight and the grounds were beautiful -- we loved just having a drink and sitting in one of the many areas overlooking the sea and the cliffs. The breakfast was No 1 -- wish we could go back, thinking of it now. Also, the Belvedere was phenomenal. It doesn't get some of the same press as the restaurant next door, and I'm not sure why -- we absolutely loved our dinner there. Finally, one mention of the hotel manager Iolanda: what a nice person, and she made our stay feel extra special. BB/MB

We stayed in different 5-star hotels along the Amalfi Coast for a week and this was our favorite of them all. The staff was incredible, the views were phenomenal, and the attention to detail was unlike any other. We were also upgraded to a junior suite overlooking the Coast and ended up canceling some of our plans outside the hotel because it was just too amazing to leave!