Holiday House Le Palme

This is a fantastic hotel - one of the best I have ever stayed in. The staff were friendly and laidback and the views from the terrace were incredible. If I were in the area again I would deffinitely stay here.

This hotel is not the easiest to find. There are steps from the road leading into Amalfi but the websites desicription is a little misleading (instead of 300 there are more than 600 - walkable but knackering!). However it was very easy to reach by bus - catch bus from Amalfi harbour to Pogerola and get off at the stop for Hotel Excelsior. As you walk down the hotel drive there are steps to your right leading down to the hotel (only 200) - it's well worth the trip.

The hotel was wonderful. Staff were some of the nicest people you will ever meet and they're restaurant has some of the best food in Italy. For the Amalfi coast this was very good value and the place is set in an ideal location. A little out of the busy streets but close enough to walk.

The stairs are tuff! However, we didn't mind walkingup and down them as you can enjoy the spectacular views and get fit! Plus the hotel staff are more than willing to help with the bags. Just try to pack light!

The location is stunning! The staff are friendly, interested and relaxed. The atmosphere is casual and informal. Eating out on the terraces is a fantastic experience to savour. It offers one of the best possible views of a fantastic area.

Finding the hotel by sat-nav is impossible - you have to phone ahead and be told where best to park, which is easy to find. We were told to park in the Excelsior hotel car park and walk down the 100 or so steps (some quite steep) with several easy flat sections to negotiate. This hidden gem of a hotel is a surprise well worth seeking out. Not for the unfit or those who carry a lot of luggage, though!

The views are incredible. Also an authentic Italian feel to it, set into the cliff face amoungst the olive trees and lemon trees. Very cheap mini bar!

Breakfast could be improved. The same every day - ham and cheese sandwich, coissant, crackers and cold tea. Would be better to leave some cereal out and toaster with a selection of Jams so guest can help themselves and have hot toast. Perhaps also offer something simple and hot like boiled eggs.