The hotel is nice enough, but could use a little TLC. Lovely pool area was a welcome highlight after a hot day at Pompeii. Breakfast was fine, although a little lacking in variety. The coffee, however, was outstanding! Our room had a balcony with a drying rack — ideal both for bathing suits and a little bit of laundry..
The only complaints were the AC — it works well enough, but temperature and fan speed , could not be adjusted and the shower. Be prepared for an older European-style hand-held shower in the bathtub. Pretty tough to stand in, especially without soaking the entire room. The shower certainly did work, but was a bit awkward for North Americans unaccustomed to such a setup.
You’re hard pressed to find a closer hotel for Pompeii. During our visit, the line at the nearby secondary entrance was quite manageable (we had a specific entry at 9:00 AM), and the site was not too busy for the first hour or so. On the way out, visit the ancient Villa dei Misteri, and you’ll only be a few minutes walk from the hotel.