Caruso, A Belmond Hotel

High in Ravello, Caruso, A Belmond Hotel offers an Amalfi Coast stay shaped by elevation and quiet grandeur. Its 11th-century palazzo looks towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, with Mediterranean gardens and an infinity pool that appears suspended above the coast. Ravello’s calmer rhythm is central to the appeal: this is a place to linger over the outlook rather than make the waterfront bustle the focus of every day.

The hotel’s 50 rooms and suites retain individual character, with historical details and airy, elegant interiors. There are 17 rooms and 33 suites, while the accommodation offering also includes Villa Margherita, a Signature Villa. The setting is undeniably romantic, but the attraction goes beyond the panorama. Between the palace, gardens and pool, Caruso gives travellers several reasons to leave space in the itinerary for the hotel itself, rather than treating it simply as a base for coastal excursions.

Dining offers a useful contrast in mood. Il Pantaleone presents fine dining under Armando Aristarco, while Caruso Grill keeps things casual beside the pool. Adagio Bar brings another layer of history, framed by palace interiors and 18th-century frescoes, with inspiration drawn from the region’s botanicals and citrus groves. An evening here is an opportunity to appreciate the interiors as well as the views that first draw attention to Caruso.

For a more participatory stay, ask about the weekly pasta and pizza making, limoncello, yoga and painting classes. The wellness centre and fitness centre offer further ways to spend time between excursions. Our suggestion is to balance a visit to Amalfi with an unhurried day in Ravello, leaving time for the infinity pool and a meal at the hotel. Choose Caruso for its perspective above the coast, not for a beachfront address.