Grand Hotel Il Moresco

I'm writing this on the decking area at Il Moresco's bagno, on the day of our departure and, although it's a cloudy day, we really don't want to leave! From my vantage point here I can see Vesuvius; Capri; Procida. Ferries, hydrofoils and yachts scurry between the islands; there is always something to see - today there's a yacht regatta. This is our second visit to Il Moresco - it was strongly recommended to us by some dear friends at home, and how right they were! Life here seems incredibly relaxing. It is a very well-run hotel, which seems to retain its staff for years (always a good sign). Breakfast around the thermally heated pool is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, with waiters who anticipate your needs and deliver them with smiling faces. Our room, a junior suite, is sharply decorated, immaculately clean and utterly comfortable, occupying two floors at one end of the hotel. There are two terraces, one at each level, the upper one having sun beds and a swing seat. This is the place to drink a glass or two of Rucolino and gaze at the stars. I have no doubt that we'll be back! Huge thanks to Salvatore and all of the hotel employees who made our stay so hugely enjoyable.

My husband and I are lately returned from the Il Moresco Hotel on the Italian island of Ischia, having enjoyed a wonderful stay. The hotel itself is very beautiful, with comfortable public areas and spacious, well appointed and spotlessly clean rooms. All the staff we had any dealings with were extremely friendly and helpful, with the manager giving us a tour of the hotel and grounds when we arrived. The pool is a thermal one, fed from natural springs and is heated to 28 degrees and the 'grotto' is heated to 30 degrees! This makes for a truly luxurious swimming experience. Downstairs in the hotel is the spa, with another heated (30 degrees), thermal pool, sauna, steam room and comfy loungers to help you make the most of your experiences there. Although we did not avail ourselves of any treatments, the staff were very welcoming. The gardens of the hotel are immaculately cared for and are full of trees, palms and all manner of plants that add colour and drama to the pool area. Breakfast by the pool was a special treat as it meant enjoying the gardens in that quiet time before the sun loungers started to be occupied. Although the Il Moresco is not on the beach, it does have a 'beach club' a very short walk away. The decked area is spacious, with toilet/changing facilities, many loungers and a bar/cafe. It juts out over the sea to give an impression of being on board ship! Again the staff here are brilliant, opening and rearranging sun umbrellas as required. Our travelling companions were my sister and brother-in-law and they completely share our views of this wonderful hotel. My sister has coeliac disease, and so requires a gluten free diet - the hotel were more than accommodating and she was very generously catered for by staff who understood the implications and necessity of her needs. Everything was handled discreetly and without drama! Overall, we had an absolutely brilliant time here and would thoroughly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.