Take refuge from the din of Naples in this boutique hotel
Naples, gateway to the Amalfi coast, is not Capri. To navigate its streets, you must learn from the Neapolitans and glide around cars, buses and scooters whose drivers are traffic-light colour-blind. And yet as everyone I know who has been to Naples attests, it is a city that, in spite of its troubles, such as the occasional garbage strike, is magnificently alive. As crowded as it is with people – the city has the highest urban density in Europe – it is also packed with history, architecture and that other requirement of an Italian holiday, fantastic food. In spite of the pollution, one cannot die in Naples because there is always something even better to eat tomorrow.
The city's munificence can get to be too much, however, and there are no quiet spots downtown. That's why the designers behind La Ciliegina created their boutique hotel from the bones of an older building situated close to the tony shopping district of Chiaia and a quick walk from ferries that can whisk guests to Positano, Sorrento or the sleepier Praiano. And back in time for dinner.
DESIGN
White marble veined with wisps of grey predominates in the hallways and lounge areas, punctured by red lampshades and embroidered blue and white couches. The ceilings throughout the hotel are nearly four metres high and, with the light-maximizing colour scheme, I feel that we are truly in the Mediterranean. It took a two-year renovation to achieve that seaside emotion in this four-star hotel, with all the work done by local artisans. Look for leather pulls on the drawers and handmade console tables.
The same Napoli pride is reflected in the designers' choice of the black-and-white photographs in the hallways and rooms. Shot by Giulio Parisio, they show the Naples of 80 years ago, a place free of cars where light mists over the buildings in shades of grey.
AMENITIES
As a small hotel, La Ciliegina does not offer a gym, but it tries to make up for the lack of big-box amenities with personalized service. A concierge can arrange for what the hotel calls “a friend in Naples” who accompanies guests on private boat tours of the coast or other adventures in Campania. And the roof Jacuzzi promises to make you forget any run-ins with enthusiastic Italian motorists. From a dark wood sun lounger on the rooftop deck, you can glimpse the Teatro di San Carlo, the city's opera house since 1737. And in the distance, surely too far to do much harm, the peak of Mount Vesuvius beckons.
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Godwin said his grandmother made him sit down once a week and read aloud to her from a newspaper called Grit that arrived by train in Sorrento. "She wanted to make sure that I learned to read and write." Mollie's place was one property east of the
That's why the designers behind La Ciliegina created their boutique hotel from the bones of an older building situated close to the tony shopping district of Chiaia and a quick walk from ferries that can whisk guests to Positano, Sorrento or the
What I do know is that Italy has excellent public transport, and in particular the Circumvesuviana rail link from Naples to Sorrento. From here, you can take buses along the spectacular Amalfi coast. Cheap, cheerful and far safe.
On a recent foggy morning in Hancock County, a fishing boat motors away from the public dock in the picturesque Down East community of Sorrento--but the fishermen on board are going farming, not fishing. "Today we're probably going to be moving cages
You can also take the MTS Bus No. 31 from the Sorrento Valley Transit Station (accessible from North County by the Coaster train service) to the North Gate of the air station, and then walk a few hundred feet to the separate museum gate.
train from Sorrento to Rome | Europe Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk ...
For the local train, no as it's just a commuter type train without reserved seats (subway like). The train between Naples and Rome has some sale fares if you book in advance, but the prices don't increase from the regular fares as it gets closer to your travel time (it's not like plane fares). You can try to book discount tickets (Mini Fares)on Trenitalia.
Folks with time may prefer to take the fast boats between Sorrento and Naples - getting a nifty view of the coast an Mt Vesuvious en route rather than the rather IME really not very comfy commuter train with IME at times a rather dicey crowd with reports of thefts at times. Last time I took this train folks were actually shooting up in the rear of my compartment - while this is not nearly always the rule I think it did unnerve me a bit.
the last time was not that long ago - three years ago - perhaps it is long for you - why whitewash what is a problem with these trains - lots of reports of thefts - watch your bags. the Naples area unfortunately has a lot of poor down and out drug addicts - one of the highest concentrations in Europe. And of course you do not always see as a casual tourist all this. Be very careful of your bags on the CircumVesuviana commuter trains. and do not believe folks who think they know it all and base their views of infrequent trips on those trains - including moi!
madgicsh I wouldn't want to put anyone off coming to beautiful melbourne... I was just trying to say that the circumvesuviana train is just your average working class train like anywhere else in the world .. King Tut is a must see... I was lucky enough to visit the egyptian museum in Cairo and it was amazing. I can't believe the Tut has ended up in Melbourne!!! you definitely have to come
Stormygirl, are you going on a Sunday or a holiday? If you are, then train services will be fewer in number and you might have to wait for some time...! Check out the timings properly so that your trip is not delayed or you don't waste time.. On my trip to Rome my family received American airways promotional free airline tickets and the trip was awesome.. Which all places do you plan to visit?? Are you going alone or with family? Always visit places like this with a group - family or friends.
Sorrento --> Firenze - Day 10 was a travel day for us, departing Sorrento and traveling by train to Firenze.... 
yes! I missed the last train out of Sorrento & had to get a cab, Interesting/crazy ride that was!Train To Sorrento - Bookshelf
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