Le Sirenuse

OOZING GLAMOUR Le Sirenuse is made for La Dolce Vita. For those in the know (and with no shortage of cash), this is THE chic place to stay in Positano.

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 cruises

This is definitely a place to bliss out. Dine at La Sponda restaurant, lit by hundreds 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.

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