Its called ‘il Soggiorno’ (The living room) for good reason…..its like staying in your own home, everything you need, comfortable and exceptionally well decorated thanks to Paola’s artistic talents.
The view from the balcony, early morning sunrise over Vusuvio, to late sun bouncing of the buildings or the twinkle of lights at night, is just magnificent.
John & Paola are typical of everyone we meet, happy, friendly and want you to enjoy your stay by helping where they can. (Except Taxi drivers, see below) Forget all the horror stories you hear about Naples, I have walked around many many cities around the world and felt a lot less safe, in fact I didn’t feel unsafe once. John & Paola were excellent at communication, beforehand offering to check Internet speeds in case I had to work, helping out with transport, and even asking if there was anything else we needed half way through the week. They meet us at the entrance and waved us of, wonderful service, wonderful people.
The apartment is not in the center, but the No. C16 bus runs outside, but the timetable is only a guide ;-) The funicular next door was out of action at the time, but 2 bus stops or a 10 min walk to the next one, which takes to into the center. All very convenient for local shops. I do not recommend the metro, very infrequent and crowded compared to Rome or London.
Beforehand John confirmed what I found on the wed, that the taxi from the airport is a FIXED price 25 Euro + 1.50 toll. In keeping with taxi drivers world wide, they will still try to rip you off. Basically 30 euro, take it of leave it. John spoke to them on the phone when we go it and again when we arrived. Haggling down to what it should be. Don’t let this put you off Naples it’s a lovely place and both John & Paola are fine examples of the culture.
STAY HERE ITS GREAT !!!!