Luigi’s apartment and its location are really gorgeous and special. The photos don’t do the interior spaces justice, nor the splendid views from the multiple levels of the terrace.
We are architects, and we really appreciated the fine quality and distinctive details throughout — a marvelous kitchen, beautiful enormous doors, and sophisticated cabinetry. The feel of the place is cool and serene — the furniture is beautifully selected. The apartment has a delightful style — every room of this vast apartment has been thoughtfully designed and appointed. The best part for us was the terrace overlooking the bay of Naples. We went out there every morning and evening to enjoy the commanding panoramic views. Inside, the air conditioning kept things nice and cool, ensuring a welcome respite from the August heat.
Everything was very beautiful, including the period-style building entry and original elevator. The apartment is in a lovely historic street, right next to the Floridiana park. A quick walk and you’re at Piazza Vanvitelli with all the shops and restaurants to choose from. The funiculars were reliable and offered a quick descent into the comparatively frenzied city below. You will need to be ok with steps and hills — although that seems to be true for the whole city. When I consider all the other hotels and Airbnb’s that I looked at, I can’t believe how fortunate we were to have selected this apartment. We felt embedded in the city, in a real neighborhood — not like typical tourists — and the size and features outmatched anything else we looked at. But I must say that wasn’t entirely apparent from the listing.
We especially enjoyed how the apartment felt like a retreat from the busy city. It was so comfortable and the view so lovely that it was often hard to pull ourselves away to explore the city.