Naples, ItalyMontecalvario
Rinuccini Relais
Top-floor palazzo guesthouse
Top-floor palazzo guesthouse
The palazzo's top floor runs like a private flat, hovering above the relentless street theater of Piazza Dante.
“Beyond its prime location, the Relais is a joyful, colorful space designed to reflect the city’s lively, contemporary spirit.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Balconies of a seventeenth-century palazzo jut directly over the bustle of Piazza Dante.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Today the top floor holds a six-room boutique hotel, triple-glazed against the city's noise.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Piazza Dante hums right outside the entrance, and the ancient Port'Alba gate leads straight into the Centro Storico.
The rooms
Triple-glazed windows shut out the street noise. Rooms come in soft pastels, facing either the square or a quiet courtyard.
At the table
Warm sfogliatelle and local pastries are set out each morning under the breakfast room's exposed timber beams.
How it began
The palazzo served as a prison for unruly young nobles before an eighteenth-century marquis turned it into an Enlightenment salon.
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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.