Once a sumptuous private home, Positano's Villa Franca has been transformed in superb 4 star hotel, the interiors of which contain all the traditional features found in the most elegant residences of the Amalfi Coast: pavements tiled with hand painted majolica, stone from Vesuvius, and lacquered terracotta vases.
Hotel Villa Franca's bedrooms are romantic and intimate retreats, the majority of which have their own private terrace. Oozing with old world charm, rooms are, nevertheless, equipped with every modern comfort, including air conditioning, LCD televisions and wireless internet connectivity.
At the hotel's "Li Galli" restaurant guests enjoy traditional local dishes, re-elaborated by the owner with the professional aid of chef, Franco Maresca. Located on the top floor of the hotel, Villa Franca's new Li Galli Open combines the flavors of the Amalfi Coast with the most spectacular views of the sea.
Like the bedrooms, the bar, terrace, and elegant public rooms, all look out over the old town of Positano and the sea. From the swimming pool, located on the roof of the hotel, guests enjoy an even more spectacular view over the bay of Positano, and the entire Amalfi Coast. Villa Franca's A&G Russo wellness center offers an extensive range of beauty treatments and massages, and is equipped with sun-beds, Turkish bath, and the latest cardio-fitness appliances.
Within easy walking distance of the historic center and the beaches, Villa Franca is the perfect base from where to explore Positano and the other towns on the Amalfi Coast. Atrani, Amalfi, Praiano. Conca dei Marini and Furore are, in fact, all just a short car, bus or boat ride away.