Hotel Palazzo Murat

"Formerly the private residence of Gioacchino Murat, king of Naples and Napoleon’s brother-in-law, Palazzo Murat has the mark of aristocracy—white-walled interiors are outfitted with elegant antiques, oil paintings, and decorative tiled floors—but also the welcoming atmosphere of a dear friend’s home. The 18th-century villa is tucked away behind cascades of bright bougainvilleaand greenery-filled grounds fragrant with jasmine and citrus trees yetcentrally located in Positano’s pedestrian zone, making it an ideal base for shopping holidays and seaside idylls alike. The pool is especially impressive, flanked by a lawn studded with chic sunbeds and backed by a storybook scene of pastel-hued houses stacked higgledy-piggledyalong the hillside. Just steps away is the charming Al Palazzo restaurant, which incorporates ingredients from its vegetable patch and twinkles with candlelight in the evenings. As for the guest rooms, soothing white spaces are accented with pops of blue and lemon yellow, and French doors open onto lovely balconies with views of the gardens, town, or sea."

Hotel Palazzo Murat, a Design Boutique Hotel Positano, Italy

"Hotel Palazzo Murat is in Positano’s centre, 250 metres from the beach. Set in an elegant 18th-century building, it is surrounded by landscaped gardens and enjoys panoramic views of the village. Most of the spacious rooms overlook the sea, the garden, or the perched town. All air conditioned and non-smoking, they offer flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. A breakfast buffet is served every morning in the garden-view courtyard, and includes homemade pastries. Al Palazzo restaurant offers local specialities on a veranda surrounded by centuries-old citrus trees. During the summer, Palazzo Murat provides a boat for tours along the Amalfi Coast. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can also offer free beach towels." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

Hotel Palazzo Murat (Positano, Amalfi Coast) 1 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"This splendid palazzo, once chosen by Murat as his residence, has been converted into a hotel right in the heart of Positano. Situated on a romantic pedestrian street covered with bougainvillea, it boasts a spectacular garden-cum-citrus orchard and elegant guestrooms decorated in typical local style, all just a stone’s throw from the Duomo and the beach." - Tablet Hotels