Hotel Caesar Augustus
Capri, Italy
Anacapri
Vibe
A cliffside retreat 1,000 feet above the Bay of Naples, where Roman statuary overlooks Mount Vesuvius and fragrant Mediterranean gardens.
“Clifftop Mediterranean redoubt”
Terracotta floors, crisp white-and-green interiors, and manicured Mediterranean garden pathways framed by classical Roman statuary.
Private clifftop dining terraces, fine Italian linens, and attentive hospitality overlooking the Bay of Naples.
A nineteenth-century cliffside villa once owned by Prince Emmanuel Bulhak, marked by his original Caesar Augustus statue.
On a cliff in Anacapri, 200 meters from the town center and Mount Solaro chairlift.
“The views are the main attraction at the Caesar Augustus Hotel; one imagines that Caesar himself would not settle for a cliffside hotel any less than a thousand feet above the Bay of Naples.”
Rooms
White and green interiors feature terracotta tile floors, marble bathrooms, and private balconies that open directly over the sheer sea cliffs.
“Built into a cliff’s edge 1,000 feet above the Bay of Naples, the elegant Hotel Caesar Augustus overlooks the water…”
Wellness
A two-tiered infinity pool drops toward the sea, alongside open-air massage pavilions tucked among lavender bushes and a clifftop fitness terrace.
“All rooms have down duvets, linen sheets, marble bathrooms with double sinks, and private balconies…”
Backstory
Originally built in the 1850s as Villa Bitter, the estate served as a private aristocratic sanctuary before opening as a hotel in 1940.
Eat & drink
La Terrazza di Lucullo serves island seafood paired with vegetables from the clifftop garden, while sunset drinks unfold to live piano music.
The neighborhood
The quieter lanes of Anacapri sit five minutes away on foot, leading to artisan sandal shops, local limoncello makers, and Mount Solaro.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.