Grand Hotel Quisisana

Family-friendly, iconic, central

Via Camerelle 2, Capri It 80073, Capri 80073

39-081-8370788

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At a Glance

Quisisana, Capri's grande dame, opened in 1845 and presides over the center of town like a majestic ocean liner.

Indagare Loves

  • Having an aperitivo and people-watching on the front patio
  • The family-friendliness of the pool area and grounds
  • Old-word service cannot be beat

Review

Some resorts will always be tied to the hotels that transformed them into iconic destinations in the first place (the Splendido in Portofino, the Hôtel du Cap-Eden Roc in Antibes and La Sirenuse in Positano). “The Quisisana is Capri,” one local told me when I asked about the island’s grande dame, which opened in 1845 and presides over the center of town like a majestic ocean liner. Reviews of the Quisi have long been mixed, ranging from complaints about lackluster service to impassioned declarations of “it’s the only place to stay.” It certainly is the best option for those who like to be part of the action. Situated in the center of town, a two-minute walk from the piazzetta, the sprawling 150-room property is made up of a complex of cheerful yellow-painted buildings, a Vegas-worthy lobby, three restaurants, a large outdoor pool, an underground spa, a restored 1929 theater, beautifully landscaped grounds, two tennis courts and tons of terraces. It’s huge and busy, so if you’re coming to Capri for a tranquil setting, this is not the hotel for you.

Rooms are spacious and airy, with ceramic-tile floors and tasteful, if somewhat conservative, decor. Note that only the fifth-floor suites have uninterrupted sea views; those on lower floors look onto the trees of the gardens and pool area. (The hotel calls them “park-side view” rooms, but the sea is visible in the distance; be sure to ask for one of these, as the standard double rooms face the narrow shopping street out back.) It is suggested that families book in a two-story wing, added in the 1950s, right by the pool. Those looking for a scene should reserve a table on the terrace of the new Rendez-Vous restaurant, which faces main shopping thoroughfare Via Camerelle and is already one of the most coveted tables in town. Choice Capri restaurants, like Aurora and Da Giorgio, are just a short walk away, as is all of the luxury-label shopping.

Who Should Stay

Families for its grounds and facilities. Anyone looking to be as close to Capri town as possible and to stay in one of Italy’s iconic grande dames.

Written by Simone Girner

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