Hotel La Palma Capri, an Oetker Collection Hotel
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Hotel Details
Location
Capri
Italy, Europe
Brand
Oetker Collection
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Key Highlights
- ✓Exceptional Service:** The staff's attentiveness, warmth, and dedication to guest satisfaction are frequently lauded.
- ✓Stunning Design & Aesthetics:** The hotel's decor, blending classic Italian elegance with contemporary design, is frequently admired, including Roberto Ruspoli's frescos and stylish interiors.
- ✓Outstanding Dining:** The culinary offerings, particularly the breakfast and the rooftop restaurant Bianca, receive high praise.
- ✓Beach Club Accessibility:** Although the hotel offers an excellent private beach club, its off-site location requires a car, which some guests find inconvenient.
Expert Review: Hotel La Palma Capri, an Oetker Collection Hotel
Hotel La Palma Capri, an Oetker Collection Hotel, stands as a beacon of luxury and elegance on the fabled Italian island. Dating back to 1822, this meticulously reimagined property offers a sophisticated retreat just steps from Capri's vibrant Piazzetta.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
Hotel La Palma Capri consistently garners exceptional reviews, with an overall rating often described as "Exceptional" (around 9.6 out of 10) on various platforms. Guests frequently express a desire to return, highlighting a truly memorable experience. The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing the hotel's luxurious ambiance and impeccable service.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently praise several aspects of Hotel La Palma Capri:
- Exceptional Service: The staff's attentiveness, warmth, and dedication to guest satisfaction are frequently lauded.
- Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Capri, it offers immediate access to the town center, high-end shopping, and the iconic Piazzetta.
- Stunning Design & Aesthetics: The hotel's decor, blending classic Italian elegance with contemporary design, is frequently admired, including Roberto Ruspoli's frescos and stylish interiors.
- Outstanding Dining: The culinary offerings, particularly the breakfast and the rooftop restaurant Bianca, receive high praise.
- Luxury Amenities: The property boasts a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, a panoramic rooftop terrace, and a private beach club.
Room Quality
The rooms and suites at Hotel La Palma are described as stylish, comfortable, modern, and new. They feature plush, comfortable beds and top-quality amenities. Each accommodation is tastefully decorated, blending contemporary conveniences like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars with classic Italian design elements. Some rooms offer balconies, and certain older elements like frescoed walls and traditional tiled floors add to their charm. Luxurious linens and exquisite decor contribute to a truly memorable stay.
Dining Experience
Hotel La Palma offers a distinguished culinary journey under the direction of Michelin-starred Chef Gennaro Esposito.
- Gennaro's: The flagship restaurant, Gennaro's, serves authentic Italian cuisine, embracing the timeless romance of 1950s Capri. Guests consistently commend the outstanding daily breakfast, which includes a generous buffet and a full à la carte menu.
- Bianca Rooftop Carne & Crudo: This glamorous rooftop restaurant and lounge bar provides spectacular 360° views over Capri Village and the sea. Bianca reimagines the steakhouse and raw bar with a distinct Italian twist, offering an electric atmosphere with DJs, saxophonists, and curated cocktails.
- Other Venues: The hotel also features Aqua Bar, La Palma Bar & Terrace, and a beach club with its own dining options.
Service & Staff
The service at Hotel La Palma is consistently highlighted as exceptional and a major strength of the property. Guests report that the staff is incredibly attentive, welcoming, and helpful, often going beyond expectations to make their stay special. The concierge team is praised for their ability to assist with reservations, provide local recommendations, and arrange personalized experiences, ensuring guests feel valued and pampered.
Location & Accessibility
Hotel La Palma boasts an "amazing location" right in the center of Capri, just a two-minute walk from the Piazzetta di Capri and Piazza Umberto I. Its central position allows for easy walking access to high-end boutiques, restaurants, bars, and attractions like Via Krupp and the Gardens of Augustus. While the hotel itself does not offer direct sea views from all rooms, it provides a free shuttle service to its private beach club, Da Gioia, located in Marina Piccola. The Marina Grande port, where boats to mainland Italy depart, is approximately 1.7 miles away. The hotel staff can also assist with private transfers from Naples and Rome airports.
Value & Pricing
As a luxury Oetker Collection property and a Michelin Key One-Key hotel, Hotel La Palma Capri operates at a high price point. While some guests note that Capri in general can be "overpriced," the overall value for money at Hotel La Palma is rated well (around 8.7 out of 10), reflecting the high quality of the experience. Average weeknight prices can be around $2,233, and weekend nights around $1,424, although these are subject to fluctuation. Guests often feel the exceptional service and amenities justify the cost.
Common Complaints
While largely positive, some recurring issues or criticisms have been noted by guests:
- Pool Size and Seating: The outdoor pool, while elegant, can be small and in need of updates, with limited seating that may become crowded during peak season.
- Room Views: Some deluxe rooms with balconies might overlook nearby residential buildings or active construction rather than scenic sea views, potentially disrupting the desired peaceful atmosphere.
- Beach Club Accessibility: Although the hotel offers an excellent private beach club, its off-site location requires a car, which some guests find inconvenient.
- Noise Levels: A few reviews mention issues with noise, though this is not a widespread complaint.
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Points to Consider
- •While largely positive, some recurring issues or criticisms have been noted by guests:
- •Noise Levels:** A few reviews mention issues with noise, though this is not a widespread complaint.
About One Michelin Key
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