At a Glance
Opened in 1965, the Scalinatella (the name means “little stairway,” referring to the hotel’s terraced setting) has just thirty rooms, each of which has a unique layout and design scheme.
Indagare Loves
- Charm and intimacy felt throughout the hotel
- Bold colors, patterns and tiles used for the interior decor
- Views from the first row of chaises longues on the pool terrace
Review
The Morgano family owns four hotels on the island, including the Quisisana and Casa Morgano, but one suspects that the Scalinatella is the little gem that everyone secretly loves the best. Opened in 1965, the Scalinatella (the name means “little stairway,” referring to the hotel’s terraced setting) has just thirty rooms, each of which has a unique layout and design scheme. What the rooms share is a look and feel that’s totally Capri, with tiled floors in bold patterns and colors, eclectic furnishings, including lots of antiques (Pina Morgano, the wife of the owner, is responsible for the décor) and terraces with views across fragrant gardens and toward the sea.
Chances are you’ll spend more time outdoors than indoors, so ask for a room with a large terrace. Located along Via Tragara, Capri’s prettiest street, where many of the island’s most spectacular villas are found, the Scalinatella is the perfect summer hideaway: close enough to town so that you feel part of the action but far enough removed that you can also spend a peaceful afternoon by the small pool or in the privacy of your terrace.
There’s a small gym (with excellent views from the elliptical), and guests get preferred booking times at Quisi Beauty—it’s all in the family, after all. The one criticism is that due to its size and large number of repeat visitors during July and August, the hotel can feel clubby and exclusive, especially to first-time visitors. So bring along a group of friends and get adjacent rooms.
Who Should Stay
Couples, honeymooners, friends traveling together who like classic, a classic Caprese aesthetic.
Written by Simone Girner