Capri, Italy
Hotel La Scalinatella
Terraced cliffside villa
Terraced cliffside villa
Whitewashed terraces step down toward Marina Piccola, giving the former private villa the unhurried rhythm of a family estate.
“this former private villa makes the most of its clifftop setting, with "spacious rooms" whose windows frame views of the Faraglioni rocks.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Two panoramic cliffside pools overlook Marina Piccola beside sea-facing rooms with private plunge pools.
Notable
The Morgano family welcomes repeat guests with familiar waiters returning every summer.
Notable
Stepped pergolas and Moorish archways frame floors laid with handcrafted Vietri ceramic tilework.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The atmosphere is defined by a bright, relaxed Mediterranean aesthetic, where white tones and endless shades of blue shape both the public spaces and the guestrooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pedestrian Via Tragara stays quiet. The bustling Piazzetta and the Tragara viewpoint are ten minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature antique furnishings and private terraces that look straight out over the bay.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved mosaic-lined pools sit across tiered stone sun decks, facing the rocky headlands along the coast.
Gym and massage
The gym sits beside the pool overlooking the sea, and massages take place in your room.
Casa Morgano Restaurant
Lunch and dinner are served on blue majolica tiles beside the lower pool, overlooking the bay of Marina Piccola.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out on the terrace, where tables look out through coastal pines to the open sea.
How it began
The name translates to little stairway, describing how the original residence steps down the rocky cliffside.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.