There are few pleasures in life sweeter than watching the full moon rise between the giant rock formations off the coast of the Hotel Luna. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy a cocktail on the cliffside terrace while viewing the parade of boats below, tucked away from the cascades of tourists that tromp through town barely five minutes from this peaceful perch. The Hotel Luna is an oasis of style and elegance straight out of the late1960s, a place where it's easy to imagine Sofia Loren holding court poolside.
Built in 1968, the hotel has aged gracefully. The grounds, facilities, and rooms are impeccably maintained. The interior floors are clad in colorful ceramic tiles. The suites feature white walls with tiles glazed in shades of indigo to turquoise, reflecting the glimmering light of the surrounding sea. The wood furnishings are of an antique style suitable to the hotel. The only problem is maintaining a steady temperature in the shower as the old plumbing can be unreliable. Rest assured that the AC works marvelously, offering a welcome respite from the summer heat.
Downstairs the staff is attentive to guests both in the restaurants and at the front desk, where Pepino or Constanza arrange restaurant reservations and outings at a moment's notice. The breakfast buffet is an absolute treat for those who like to indulge in a bit of everything. Eggs and omelettes are available upon request. As for dinner, we stayed only one night and the food was good, nothing special. We experienced a few kinks in the restaurant service due to the mishaps of rookies in training. Also, the bartender servicing the cliffside terrace was MIA sometimes at the height of cocktail hour.
I highly recommend the Hotel Luna, whether for family or romance. It's hard to leave such a beautiful place, and I hope to return soon for La Dolce Vita. The glitches mentioned here are merely for purposes of full disclosure. The overwhelmingly positive aspects of the hotel far outweigh these minor inconveniences.
If you go, make sure to hire a private boat for a tour of the island. Ask the captain to stop at one of the secluded beaches for the swim of a lifetime. Do not miss the Grotto Azzure where you will be awed by the cerulean glow of light traveling through shimmering water in an ocean cave. With all the amazing natural sights on the island, It's no wonder that Tiberius made Capri the capital of the Roman Empire! read more