Grand Hotel Quisisana
Capri
OVERVIEW
The Grand Hotel Quisisana in Capri is the island’s grandest hotel – impossible to miss, just steps from Capri Town’s central piazzetta. She’s welcomed everyone from stars of the silver screen to royalty and doyennes of the political world since she opened in 1845. The Quisisana has been the place to stay in Capri ever since.
While Capri can be bustling and busy, inside the Quisisana is calm. Up on the legendary terrace you can relax amid the famous guests (and not so famous, too) and watch as the day-trippers and crowds of tourists buzz around the designer stores like bees around a honeypot. You’ll have the perfect vantage point to see when the action has died down so you can slip out and enjoy the town minus its hoards, and shop for handmade sandals and designer belts from all the top Italian labels without the queues. Behind her famous doors the Quisisana is an oasis of peace and tranquillity, enhanced by glittering crystal chandeliers, spotless and shiny marble floors and mirrors to reflect the glamour.
Outside, the fragrant gardens overflow with blooms and the smell of citrus – the unforgettable scent of the Amalfi Coast. The scenic pool is great for swimming laps or posing beside, while an unforgettable view of the Faraglioni tops off your stay. Welcome to the Quisisana, you won’t want to leave.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 147
Location: Capri, Italy
Nearest Airport: Naples Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board
6 Reasons to visit Grand Hotel Quisisana
- Opened 150 years ago, the hotel has fantastic history and a longstanding reputation for excellence
- The gardens are beautiful and offer an unforgettable view of the Faraglioni rocks
- Location is second to none, in the heart of Capri Town with instant access to all the sights
- The swimming pool, terrace and piazzetta outside are the place to ‘see and be seen’
- Via Camarelle, one of the best shopping streets, is right outside
- The wellness area and spa is fantastic and incredibly indulgent; we love the Turkish bath
The hotel is a former sanatorium, but don’t let that put you off – it’s incredibly romantic. For the perfect (and unashamedly chick-lit) novel to read during your stay, pack a paperback or download a Kindle copy of Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani, a laugh-out-loud love story set in Italy and the USA that perfectly describes the beauty of the hotel.
Where to stay
Stylish and elegant, each of the rooms and suites are filled with light and decorated in white with hints of Mediterranean colour – all the best to emphasise the vibrant views of the town, gardens or the sea. Luxuriously appointed, the Standard and Superior rooms offer views over Capri Town whilst the Deluxe, Premier Deluxe and Junior Suites look out over the shimmering pool and fragrant gardens. If it’s sea views you seek, then the Suites will not disappoint.
The hotel is a former sanatorium, but don’t let that put you off – it’s incredibly romantic. For the perfect (and unashamedly chick-lit) novel to read during your stay, pack a paperback or download a Kindle copy of Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani, a laugh-out-loud love story set in Italy and the USA that perfectly describes the beauty of the hotel.
What to do
Shoppers will love the convenient location of the hotel, perfectly positioned at the top of picturesque Via Camerelle, the home of local artisans and Italian fashion designers. Capri’s famous beaches are a mere 10 minutes away. After a busy day exploring, enjoy a Turkish bath and pampering massage at Qvisibeauty & Spa or, for couples, try the late night spa access for a candle massage with champagne.
The hotel is a former sanatorium, but don’t let that put you off – it’s incredibly romantic. For the perfect (and unashamedly chick-lit) novel to read during your stay, pack a paperback or download a Kindle copy of Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani, a laugh-out-loud love story set in Italy and the USA that perfectly describes the beauty of the hotel.
What and Where to Eat
Because of its prime location, you’ll find the bars and restaurants of Grand Hotel Quisisana popular with the locals, particularly in the early evening when the day trippers have left the island. Start your evening sipping on vintage bubbles at the Krug Lounge, the first for Italy. No visit to Capri would be complete without trying some of the home-style pastas and local gelato. Delicious.
The hotel is a former sanatorium, but don’t let that put you off – it’s incredibly romantic. For the perfect (and unashamedly chick-lit) novel to read during your stay, pack a paperback or download a Kindle copy of Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani, a laugh-out-loud love story set in Italy and the USA that perfectly describes the beauty of the hotel.
When to travel
The isle of Capri is cooled by coastal breezes that take the edge of its high temperatures; it’s often cooler here than on the mainland, with the same sunny skies and luxuriant florals. The small island becomes crowded in the peak summer months, with the best times to visit between April and early November.
WEATHER: Capri’s island locale means cooler temperatures than the mainland, with welcoming sea breezes to take the edge off the hot, dry summers.
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
9 | 4 | 85 |
Feb |
9 | 4 | 69 |
Mar |
11 | 5 | 64 |
Apr |
13 | 6 | 53 |
May |
18 | 8 | 38 |
Jun |
21 | 9 | 23 |
Jul |
24 | 10 | 23 |
Aug |
24 | 10 | 39 |
Sep |
21 | 8 | 58 |
Oct |
17 | 6 | 89 |
Nov |
13 | 4 | 120 |
Dec |
10 | 4 | 102 |