Storied Caprese institution
Languid afternoons beside the park pool ease into energetic see-and-be-seen evening drinks along the bustling Via Camerelle promenade.
“But inside, it’s even better, with sumptuous guest rooms and public spaces filled with shimmering chandeliers, gleaming marble floors, and gilt mirrors.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Founded in 1845 as a hilltop healing clinic, housing the historic 1929 Liberty-style Teatro Quisisana.
Remarkable
Capri's defining nineteenth-century grande dame, hosting evening aperitivo rituals and generations of visiting luminaries on Via Camerelle.
Notable
Quisi Bar and its streetfront terrace form the island's premier people-watching hub with nightly live piano.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms and suites feature antiques that pay homage to Quisisana’s past, like rococo headboards, 19th-century bedside tables, vintage tiled floors and period art.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly along pedestrian Via Camerelle, designer boutiques line the street right outside, with the bustling Piazzetta just a short stroll away.
The rooms
White-on-white interiors feature polished majolica tiles, Italian marble, and private balconies that frame the surrounding park or distant Faraglioni rocks.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated zero-edge marble pool sits among garden greenery. Indoors, hydromassage jets fill a pool beneath tiled Faraglioni murals.
The spa and gym
The QuisiBeauty spa includes cedar saunas and private treatment suites, and the gym opens behind classical columns.
Quisi Bar & Quisi Terrace
Tables spill onto Via Camerelle for evening aperitivo, and live piano music plays nightly beside the dark wood bar.
At the table
Outdoor cafe tables sit beneath the entrance arches for morning espresso and light snacks along Via Camerelle.
How it began
British physician Dr. George Sidney Smith Clark founded the estate in 1845 as a hilltop sanatorium named Villa Quisisana, meaning here one heals.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.