Dimora Donna Elena by Ranieri

I was charged €423 per night over the New Year weekend (3 nights) for me and my daughters to stay in a 'suite' consisting of a double bed and pull out sofa. Although elegantly decorated in antique Napolitan style, the decor was tatty, with a light above the bathroom door covered by a brochure and band aid (see photo). The only nice thing about this "b'n b" was the location in the historical centre just off a very charming piazza. HOW this place can call themselves a "b'nb" is staggering: it is a corridor with 4 rooms and no staff, other than one cleaner in the mornings. "Breakfast" consists of a voucher at the bar downstairs where you are allowed one pastry and one drink. This is not breakfast and this is not a b'nb. These are rental rooms. HOW they can have charged me €423 per night for this is so extraordinary. A microscopic safe, not big enough for an apple mac laptop, the same entrance card to the 'b'nb' as our room, no solution to leave suitcases safely, other than being left in the corridor.

Located right at Piazza de Gesu, it’s a great location for moving around Naples. We had three people in the suite and it worked out very well. About $480 for two nights including Italian-style breakfast at a nearby bar. We had three of each: orange juice, croissant, cappuccino. Refrig, air conditioning in each space, roomy, large bathroom. Nice separation between the two sleeping areas. Quiet when windows are closed. Would stay again.

Hotel? B & B? You decide. But this place has a lot of positives going for it. Understand DDE is located in a building on part a floor. But it does have very spacious rooms, updated bathrooms, central location, and a swell 4-5 foot door to walk through when the giant wooden doors close to the courtyard. Everything about this place is a little odd but it works. DDE will need to know your check-in time as the desk is staffed sporadically. When we departed there was no one there so we simple left our keys on the desk. But here's the positives and negatives: Positives: Extremely large room Updated bathroom although shower door was narrow Fabulous price for a night, should be double Central location in old city Negatives: No host on duty 24 hours Room smelled perfumy. While I had no problem with this it drove my wife nuts. If you're staying in central Naples and don't require The Ritz this place could be for you. Read other reviews to get a better understanding of the accommodations. I enjoyed it but if you are looking for a true "hotel" experience this may not be for you. Pro tip: From both our Naples' born limo driver and reviews you must go to Gino Sorbillo, a short 5 minute walk away. Hands down, the best pizza I have ever had in my life. GO!

We arranged a private transfer with the hotel which I would highly recommend. Our room was absolutely stunning. We were in the 1 room that didn’t have an en-suite but we were fine with that as it was detailed on ***********. The private bathroom is only a couple of steps away from the room so it was no issue. The bathroom was spotlessly clean as was the room. The room had a very comfortable bed and plenty of space. Breakfast was downstairs which included a coffee and pastries which was a good start to the day. The location is amazing. Shops,metro, restaurants, bars and tourist places are all within easy reach to get to. If we ever return to Naples we would book this hotel again. Thank you Simon and Fiona

Nice location, close to the port and the center. If coming from the airport do not take a cab, you will be stuck in the same traffic as the bus and you risk paying 8 times the price. Take alibus, the best transportation in Naples.