Hotel La Palma, Oetker Hotels

A short walk from the famous La Piazzetta Square (100 metres), this 5-star property dating back to 1822 recently underwent a transformative renovation by designer Francis Sultana. Hotel La Palma, Oetker Hotels offers three restaurants led by Michelin-starred Chef Gennaro Esposito, serving Mediterranean cuisine with regional wines, plus a generous continental breakfast with fresh pastries, cold meats, and cheeses. The 59 rooms and suites feature flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and fully equipped bathrooms; some display frescoed walls and traditional tiled floors. Guests have access to a private beach club at Marina Piccola (5-minute shuttle ride), a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over Via Vittorio Emanuele, a heated outdoor piscina with a piscina bar, and a full spa with hammam, sauna, massage, and beauty services. The centro fitness is well equipped, and free high-speed Wi-Fi covers the entire hotel. Family rooms, baby cots, babysitting, special diet menus, and a 24-hour concierge are available. La Palma provides access to Monte Solaro and The Blue Grotto, while boats to Naples depart from Marina Grande, 3 km away. A shuttle service to the island's ports and key points is also arranged by the hotel.

- Staff frequently described as exceptionally warm, attentive, and proactive.

- Breakfast includes chef-made French toast and is served under an old pine tree.

- Rooftop bar provides a sunset viewpoint with creative cocktails.

- Concierge team efficiently arranges boat trips, restaurant reservations, and lost-item retrieval.

- Some rooms back onto a playground and can be noisy until 9-10 PM.

- The piscina deck is compact and the piscina itself is small.