Il San Pietro di Positano

It is rare when a hotel continuously takes your breath away, but the Hotel Il San Pietro Di Positano is such a place. We were a group of four friends who travelled to this outstanding hotel to celebrate one of our group's special birthday. From the moment you arrive to every step you take around the hotel (even while working out in the fitness centre!) you are treated to picture postcard perfect views of Positano and the surrounding area. The hotel is effortlessly elegant - from the individually designed bedrooms, with their unparalleled views, to the beautiful beach club, the tennis court, as well as the fabulous bars and restaurants dotted around the property. The bedrooms are very well equipped (I have to mentioned that they have a clothes steamer and a Dyson hairdryer!) and all the amenities you require. Soft drinks are complimentary in the mini bar. What makes the Hotel Il San Pietro stand out is the level of service from the amazing team of staff there. Before our stay I was in email contact with the fantastic reservations team led by Lorenzo who went the extra mile to make this trip more memorable and special for my friend whose birthday it was (and for the rest of the group!). We were greeted on arrival by the wonderful General Manager Andrea, who I don't think gets much sleep as he was so often in reception chatting to guests! I've stayed at several luxury hotels around the world and it was refreshing to see the GM so much (and I also noticed walking to breakfast that the door to Andrea's office was always open which was lovely to see and very welcoming). Alfredo, the Head Concierge, and his team were always on hand to help and give expert advice, especially when we had to change our plans to go to Capri last minute due to an incoming storm. There is so much to do at the hotel we could not fit it all in, but everything we did was great fun and expertly managed. We did the complimentary (daily) two hour boat trip on the hotel's boat, the cocktail making class (thank you Salvatore!) and had a lesson with the tennis pro Francesco on the sensational tennis court. We ate at Zass, Carlino and Bits & Bites - all are excellent. If you go to the beach club please try to take the steps down on occasion to see the gardens and view - it's really beautiful (there is a lift down too). Breakfast was everything you would expect from a hotel of this quality and utterly delicious. Three nights was not enough! We very much hope to return to this special place.

This is an exquisite property located in a beautiful part of the world. I have been staying here since 2002 but the visits became annual about 2012 or so. There is nothing I can say except that everything you want in a property in terms of service, quality of rooms, quality of restaurants, quality of the main buildings, quality of the beach experience is here. Every thing is excellent in every way. I have been to a lot of properties literally around the world and many were Relais properties. This is the best of the best.

The service, food, amenities and the character were exceptional! The staff was friendly and catered to your every needs making it look effortless. The boat cruise was an amazing way to share and indulge in the coastline views. A short stop for swimming was delightful.

It was an honor to stay at Il San Pietro di Positano. The experience was truly magical! Exceptional service, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, stunning landscaping, and wonderful amenities. We especially enjoyed the tennis, a boat ride along the coast, and relaxing by the seaside entry. We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to everyone.