NEED TO KNOW

• In a spectacular cliff top position, the Hotel Caruso stands at the top of a gently sloping cobbled path leading down to the village of Ravello
• Most of the rooms boast sea views and terraces whilst many also have private gardens
• The hotel's grounds are a haven of relaxation, with palm-shaded, terraced gardens
• Wonderful dining options include the Caruso, serving Italian cuisine from its spectacular terrace, the open-air Belvedere or the informal Poolside Restaurant
• The recently opened Spa and Wellness Centre, accessible by a path through the gardens offers Aromatherapy Associates treatments and products, and a wide range of massages
• The hotel's sensational cliff top, heated infinity pool has been voted the most romantic in Europe
• Other facilities and activities include a fitness centre, nearby boat and helicopter tours, tennis and golf
• A&K recommends the Scent of Citrus Signature spa treatment. A well spent two hours
  

THE HOTEL
A beautiful small hotel, the Caruso is a restored 11th Century Palace, which instantly seduces with magnificent view from the garden. Within a nano-second of arrival it is apparent that the service is flawless.

The 48 spacious guest rooms have been sympathetically restored in keeping with the wider property.  Personal touches abound at this hotel. Every room has been individually designed, with furniture in the Neapolitan style exclusively created for the hotel. Every day they are flooded with the scent of fresh flowers, whilst the bathrooms are stocked with Bulgari and Penhaligon's toiletries. 

The hotel is ideally placed for visits to Pompeii, which is one of the world's must sees. The secret is to arrive by 8:00am, before the cruise line passengers who arrive in vast numbers at 10:00am. Two hours of private exploration with an A&K guide is just enough time to be immersed in this fascinating archaeological site.

No stay would be complete without a visit to Positano via the Caruso's private boat - a wonderful journey along the coast with a warm and genuinely amusing guide.