LE SIRENUSE

Glam and dreamy address in a chocolate-box setting

FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW, this is THE glam place to stay on the Amalfi coast. Chic and regularly showered in awards, Le Sirenuse has played host to scores of celebs over the years.

This one-time 18th century palace – former summer residence of owners the Sersale family – has all the feel of an opulent family home. Rooms – all different – come in cool summertime creams, with polished Majolica tile floors. The best have dreamy terraces, views to die for, acres of space and gorgeous toiletries. Suites have decadent jacuzzi baths big enough for a Roman orgy, while flamboyant touches include murals, Asian antiques and fabulously ornate mirrors.

Guests at Le Sirenuse can tap into a library of more than 500 DVDs, though with jaw-dropping views of Positano tumbling into the blue Med, you’ll feel you’re in the front row of the movies anyway. Be pummelled and pampered in the hotel’s Aveda spa before languishing by the pool. Or simply slip upstairs to the champagne bar to take in those killer views with a nightcap under the stars.

Champagne sunset excursions

This is definitely a place to bliss out. Dine at La Sponda restaurant, lit by dozens of flickering candles and lulled by mandolins. And make time for a sunset excursion along the Amalfi coast in Le Sirenuse's own yacht– champagne included, naturally.


Le Sirenuse was reviewed for Room for Romance by Mairiona Cotter

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Dining in
Dine on Neapolitan dishes such as linguine with frutti di mare, served in the glow of 400 candles. It's a beautiful setting and the cooking is first-rate, thanks to Le Sirenuse's links with three-Michelin star chef Alfonso Iaccarino. There's also a champagne and oyster bar on the terrace, where you can dine with fabulous cliff-edge views.

Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 11am

Room service
Available 24 hours a day





See & Do
Zip off to the Isle of Capri, visit the blue grotto and try the local limoncello. If history is more your bag, visit the near-perfectly preserved remains of ancient Pompeii. Drive along the Amalfi coast and have your breath taken away. Alternatively have a sunset cruise on the hotel's own boat and let someone else steer while you kick back with a cocktail.

Spa
The Aveda Concept Spa at Le Sirenuse offers an impressive list of pampering treatments. For the ultimate chill-out, try the hydrotherapy or four hands massage.

Diary Dates
May-September
Positano's Summer festival is an extravaganza of opera, jazz and blues.

GETTING THERE

Location
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 84017 Positano

Parking
No free parking. Positano's steep hills and narrow streets are not particularly car-friendly, but you can get around easily using ferries and the occasional cab.

Trains
Naples station – 60km

Taxis
Around EUR 110 from the station or the airport

Airport
Naples airport – 60 km

ESSENTIAL INFO

Rates guide
EUR 350 – 1,500

Open/closed
Closed December – late February

Check-in
2pm

Check-out
12.00 midday

Minimum night stay?
No

Children
Under 8’s are not allowed from May to September or in the restaurant

Pets
No

Air conditioning
Yes

Wedding license?
Yes, Up to 15 wedding guests can be accommodated for dinner and  40 at lunch