Hotel Punta Imperatore

L’hotel si presenta bene, è pulito, ha due belle piscine esterne, un giardino ben curato, il personale è sempre gentile e disponibile. La colazione è abbondante ma la qualità dei prodotti offerti è scadente. Non conosco le dimensioni delle altre camere ma la mia era molto piccola e soprattutto con la mobilia datata, le ante dell’armadio si aprivano con enorme difficoltà. Il phon dopo 15 secondi dall’utilizzo si spegneva e per poterlo riutilizzare bisognava aspettare che si freddasse mentre la presa di corrente nel bagno non ha mai funzionato e nonostante lo avessi segnalato ha continuato a non funzionare.

The hotel is located in Citara just outside Forio on the beautiful Italian island of Ischia. From Naples airport it’s a 30-minute coach drive to the port where you catch the ferry to Ischia which takes approx. 90 minutes. The hotel is typically albergo-style Italian – very individual and with no corporate image. The staff are friendly, polite and very helpful, especially the reception staff and waitresses. Breakfasts are a combination of a small selection of English fare combined with a large selection of Continental offerings which van be taken al fresco. Lunch is also available if required. However, please note that evening dinner is not an option. The hotel is well-located close to the beach areas and to the small selection of shops, bars and restaurants –several of which have a discount arrangement on presentation of a card supplied by the hotel. All the restaurants offer similar menus but some are better than others. The hotel price also included day excursion packages (3) which cover boat trips to Positano and Amalfi (a long day with an early start but enjoyable), a visit to an ancient ‘Terme’ spa to enjoy the filtered waters which are from a spring hidden within the hills, and finally a visit to Sant’ Angelo on the southern tip of the island. Facilities at the hotel include two swimming pools – both fed by a water source resembling seawater but temperature-wise could cook a Lobster within minutes. This was eventually reduced to a more comfortable 38 degrees C within 2 days of our arrival. A smaller pool for young children is also here. Relaxation areas are very well maintained, clean and tidy at all times. Poolside toilets and a small sauna room are available. As the hotel effectively faces west, the evening sunsets are stunning – especially when seen from a beachside restaurant or a walk along the beach promenade. We stayed for 7 nights which was just sufficient for this particular location. Local buses are on hand to travel further afield into Forio town or Ischia Town and taxis are readily available. All the local people were friendly and helpful; English is not widely spoken but everyone gets by extremely well. Would we go back to Ischia? Yes! A lovely island with so much to see and learn. Tip: Though Positano and Amalfi are a ‘must-see’, we were a little concerned at the overcrowding (and this was only May/June). Plus, the excursion didn’t allow sufficient time to really explore beyond the beach front and a few very narrow shopping areas. Most shops sold local arts & crafts but many were high-end clothing outlets. Of the two locations we much preferred Amalfi. Be warned: the return boats do not wait for late arrivals – be back in good time and be prepared for a ‘bun-fight’ getting off and back on the boat! Personally, we considered Sant’Angelo a much better environment – very pretty and much more relaxing. Ciao!

Beautiful laid back boutique hotel just a few minutes walk from the hotel to the sea, thermal spa and quaint town center with amazing restaurants and some cute shops. You will love the casualness of this hotel, the their thermal pools that are nice and warm and the relaxed ambiance that surrounds you. Look for Elena at the Front Desk, she is so helpful, polished and professional and a wonderful person all around. Also, at the Bar, Francesco will amaze you with his delicious (using the freshest ingredients and his skilled techniques), Instagram ready cocktails. He is so personable and will make your evening so fun. The Hotel closes for the winter. You must add this to your Bucket List. We'll be back!! xoxoxo