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Description |
Fomerly a palace belonging to the Royal Conservatory della Pietŕ dei Turchini, the Palazzo Turchini hotel features an elaborate lobby of golden marble and traditional furnishings. The hotel has views of Vesuvius and the gardens of the Royal Palace, and is 200 metres from the old part of the city. The 27 guestrooms are decorated in rich earth tones and bold colours and include satellite television with pay movies, high speed and wireless Internet connections, direct dial telephones, blackout drapes and minibars.
Guests can browse the complimentary newspapers over breakfast, then ask the concierge to make dinner reservations and offer advice on the local sightseeing hotspots. The top floor café bar offers panoramic views of the city, light bites and cocktails in the evening, and an internal garden behind reception provides a space to sit and relax. Practical onsite amenities include laundry and dry cleaning services, multilingual staff, room service and express check in/out. Guests travelling by car will find public parking facilities available 50 metres from the hotel. Nearby attractions include the grand 17th century Royal Palace and Teatro San Carlo, the oldest functioning opera house in Europe, both within 200 metres of the hotel. The National Archeological Musuem is 600 metres away. Naples Airport is five kilometres away and can be reached by car in approximately 30 minutes.
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Directions |
Buses run from the airport to Palazzo Turchini. The 'Alibus' is a direct service to Via Medina. Taxis are also available from the airport, a typical fare to the hotel is around 20 EUR. Naples has an integrated bus, subway and tram system. Traffic is chaotic and driving is best avoided. Naples is a large city and although the simplest way to see it is on foot, public transport is recommended for visiting some areas.
Driving directions: From the airport, take the ring road (Tangenzale) and follow signs to the railway station and the harbour. Just before the Piazza Municipio, turn right and then right again. This is Via Medina.
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