VILLA DURANTE

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The staff were friendly, recommended a pizzeria just down the road which was great. Lovely old building. We were lucky to have parking inside because it wasnt easy to find a space close by. This worked for us as a first stopover from Naples airport
  : The split level room, difficult to get suitcases up the stairs, we knew about the stairs to the property but didnt realise the bathroom was split by amazing spiral stairs to the bedroom upstairs.

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : Rooms were spacious and unique with their styling. Staff were very attentive and did all they could to help with any questions or and requests. Great breakfast. Close to Herculaneum.
  : The only reason we stayed at this property was because we were there to see the Herculaneum Ruins. The hotel itself was nice however the town where it is located is filthy. All the footpaths were littered with rubbish and dog poo, some areas seemed very derelict and there were multiple buildings that had been abandoned and boarded up.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The cleanliness, comfort and size of the rooms. Also, the associated restaurant was amazing. Delicious food and very reasonable prices.
  : There isn't anything to complain about.

Good
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Amazing to be able to step back in time and stay in an originally decorated 18th Century Villa. BUT, at the expense of it feeling a bit grubby and unloved. No side tables beside bed, and a rather tacky modern 2nd bathroom, to name a couple of faults. As a one-off stay it is perfect, as we could forgive all faults due to the experience of staying in a museum level Villa. It is totally unique, and a great PLUS for us was their sister restaurant across the road that served quality food and wine, at a fair price. Another plus is that it is on the Golden Mile. and in walking distance of the Herculaneum Archaeological site, and Torre Del Greco for coral jewellery. The staff were very friendly, but not always there, and the property suits more independently minded travellers who enjoy quirky Italian style stays rather than sleek hotels.
  : Please see above. Needs a little more care and attention to detail to enhance the phenomenon experience of staying in 1780s authentic room and marbled bathroom. But property is in overall state of decay. Smells a bit musty. Any refurbishments done seemed rather cheap and tacky in quality, which extenuated the and highlighted the contrast with the opulence of the Villas original decor. We hope the investment can be found to sensitivity renovate the Villa, without destroying the incredible history that has been untouched since 1780s, and save this unparalleled piece of history for generations to come.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Gorgeous grand property - King room main bedroom totally amazing! Comfy bed here. Breakfast was lovely & staff eager to help.
  : Beds in second room of king room were very hard!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A unique property of character in great location to visit Herculaneum. We could easily walk to the ruins. Warm welcome and amazing breakfast with very friendly and helpful staff Great to have secure parking as well. A hidden gem.
  : It took us some minutes to find the right entrance!

Very Poor
Traveller Type:
  : Elegante historical building
  : We booked 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms from the Booking.com. But we were in one bedroom with sofa bed and one bathroom for 2 couple of friends when we checked in the property. We were told it was due to overbooking and were told to find another place to stay at 17:00 if we would not accept the room rate for one bedroom ( 40 less than 2 bedrooms) . There was only one air conditioner so we had to keep the door open in order to keep temperature down for the night and the air conditioner was leaking in the next morning. The safe was broken and could not be opened.