Vico Equense Hotels with Rooftop Pools

"I stayed in nine hotels on this trip to Italy, and this one was the most ”uncomfortable.” [Key Tips to Avoid Pitfalls] Be very careful with this [Superior Sea View Room]. It's anything but ”superior”—it's the cheapest room in the hotel (within the ocean view), the lowest-end of the ocean view rooms (there are no standard sea view rooms). It's the farthest from the sea, which is a minor issue. The key issue is that there are two vertical elevators next door, ”dimpled” from the room (essentially, two elevators directly at the head of the bed). Result A: The room is incredibly small and oddly shaped. Result B: The elevators are noisy. Don't expect to be able to change rooms. This is a terrible room type, with only one per floor. It's the same no matter which room you move to. Don't count on the hotel offering an upgrade out of kindness. I contacted the hotel using Ctrip's Black Diamond channel before check-in and was told the elevator was right next door, with no other rooms available (though there were other rooms available when I checked in). About the hotel as a whole: Pros: It's newly renovated, making it one of the more pleasant-looking older hotels. The downside is the strong odor, which is most noticeable on the highest floors (September 2026). Walking around the two lower floors, the odor seems less noticeable. The room types are generally acceptable (excluding the superior sea view rooms, a warning). The view is also okay. Cons: 1. The front desk staff's attitude towards Asian customers is average; not indifferent, but not exactly welcoming either. 2. Regarding the air conditioning: During check-in, the front desk staff gave a lot of rambling instructions, essentially saying that it only works if the balcony door is closed and locked. However, no matter how I tried to close or lock the balcony door, the air conditioning kept displaying ”LOC.” Since the weather wasn't too hot, I slept with the balcony door open for the entire night and didn't have the energy to argue with the unhelpful front desk staff. 3. This awful [Superior Sea View Room] is absolutely disgusting. 4. The room key is just a key with a heavy, old sign. 5. In the wilderness, late at night, early in the morning, with dogs barking in the distance for an hour, pure rural charm. Let's talk about the hotel restaurant. 1. Since it's not in the downtown area, if you don't have a car, you'll most likely have to eat dinner in the hotel's only restaurant. 2. Restaurant costs are pretty much the same for four-star hotels in Italy. 80 euros for two people roughly corresponds to three main courses, one dessert, and a bottle of water. This hotel restaurant falls within this price range. 3. The biggest [feature] is the portion size; it's incredibly [exquisite]. 4. For example, the shrimp main course for 28 euros (approximately) is just three shrimp slices with a little mashed potatoes; that's the ”main course” (see picture). 5. For two people with small appetites, 80 euros is enough. For larger appetites, it'll start at at least 100 euros, not counting drinks. 6. The meals are expensive, and the main courses are small. Another reason is that in Italy, main courses are divided into first and second entrees, making it difficult to get a full meal from one entree like in the US. If one person orders both entrees, the starting price is 35-45 euros. 7. The restaurant has a head waiter who looks like a gentleman waiter straight out of a TV or movie. His facial expressions, language, and body language are all very performative and ritualistic (like a magician on stage). He is very dedicated and has a strong presence, which is probably a ”super deal” for a restaurant of this price (someone mentioned him on Dianping). He is the only one in the restaurant with the authority to show customers to their seats, communicate, and take orders (this is the case in most restaurants), while everyone else focuses on basic service. Because of his professionalism and performative nature, he seems more welcoming and polite to Asians than in other restaurants, and he seems to treat everyone equally (on the surface, but only on the surface). (Of course, the other waiters are much more indifferent)."

"We originally booked Hotel Aequa for one night and extended our stay to seven nights, which reflects how comfortable and convenient the experience was overall. The pictures show the lovely pictures of the compound. Very pet friendly. The hotel is very well located as a base for exploring the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, and Naples. It offers a quieter and more practical alternative to staying in the more crowded tourist areas, while still providing easy access to key destinations. The room was comfortable, with a balcony that provided a good view. The ground floor common areas are spacious and well laid out, creating a pleasant environment to relax outside of the room. Breakfast is consistent and enjoyable, with items such as hot chocolate and a well-prepared cheese omelette. The staff are friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the stay. Housekeeping is reliable, with rooms cleaned daily and maintained to a good standard. The hotel also provides a private car park at a reasonable rate of 15 euros per day, which is particularly convenient for those driving in the region. There is a lift available, making it easy to access rooms with luggage. Amenities are very good overall, contributing to a comfortable and well-managed stay. The hotel offers a balanced combination of convenience, comfort, and value, making it a strong choice for travelers exploring this part of Italy."

"Good staff. Breakfast rich in buffet- wide choice of sweet and salt, excellent quality of matterie first. Free parking indoor structure. Modern structure furnished with taste. Unfair cleaning"

"It was really the best hostel. It is a place that calmed the mind in the crazy southern part of Italy. Spacious room, safe garage, delicious breakfast, friendly hosts in the world. Friendly staff. I was stuck by rental car in the south, but I was able to enjoy the south by helping me make a reservation for a boat trip from Vico to Positano and Amalfi. Thank you so much for asking us if it's okay every day for us from other countries and caring for us. If you go to the south again, you will definitely stay there."

"Loved, loved, loved our stay! The hotel is a nice distance from Naples and is close to many sights - Pompeii, Vesuvius, Amalfi, Sorrento etc. Super easy to manoeuvre between these and the hotel also has a shuttle bus. Breakfast was AMAZING! The staff, wonderful. Cocktails after dark - gorgeous! Views are stunning! Pool was lovely and very much needed in the heat. Room was great - superb shower and everything you need. Choice of restaurants on site - we only visited the pizzeria - it was lovely, but staff were very very rude - so much that other diners even commented on her attitude. Gorgeous stay - would definitely go again!"

"From Seiano Station, you have to go uphill along the road and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the hotel. This hotel is very suitable for parties, there are swimming pools, bars, gardens, large cafeterias , during our stay at the hotel, someone happened to be doing an 18-year-old celebration. There are no service facilities around the hotel, it is difficult to find, the hotel will recommend choosing their self-service (30 euros per person). Compared with the sky-high price of sea view rooms in popular places such as Amalfi and Positano, the price of sea view rooms here is quite close to the people, and there are trains and buses that are very convenient to go to the 2 places above, so the original choice of Seiano is right, and it is very convenient to go to Pompeii from here. There is no hot water bottle, disposable slippers, and wash cups in the hotel room. There are actually 2 thin disposable paper cups, not even glass, and it is open to the eye. The room does not provide bottled water. The hall is very large and you can see the sea view, but the early variety is average, there is no choice."

"房間非常，非常乾淨，床很舒服。酒店坐落在山坡上，俯視大海，無敵海景令人心曠神怡。酒店有班車可以從2個火車站接你，一個vico equense.另外一個一時想不起名字了。但是第二個離酒店更近。這裏可以預訂到naples機場的大巴。每人大約14歐元。太划算了。而且大巴走一個多小時全部沿着海岸線。一邊賞景一邊往機場趕。大巴會停在酒店門口接上你，你問前台的服務男生。他會告訴你。我不知道他啥名字。因為我太忙了。但是他實在是太優秀了。他會體貼的陪着你等班車，生怕你上錯了車。 很抱歉，這個地方實在太美太美了。 你到了酒店，別的地方可以不去了。酒店一共大約22間房，所以人不是很多。你不用擔心人多不夠私密。酒店山坡上的泳池非常乾淨。温度不冷不熱剛剛好。泳池不深。我1.66米可以站起來。到我胸左右。不會遊的不用發愁！ 這裏的早餐，午餐，晚餐都太好吃了。還有有檸檬的雞尾酒。我特別喜歡這個西紅柿意麪。沒有吃過這麼好吃的。這意大利意麪是正餐的第一道。然後第一天我們吃的炸海鮮。還有甜點🍰提拉米蘇。意大利🇮🇹是它的發源地。 我們在這裏看太陽升起，日落，晚霞，餘暉，看夜幕降臨後對面城市🏙燈火闌珊。深深呼吸着新鮮的空氣。酒店的後院通向餐廳的石板路上，有株可愛的石榴樹掛滿了石榴。花園的下面👇有個可愛的小菜園。這裏的蔬菜都是自己種的。有檸檬樹，無花果。偶爾你會看見一兩衹爬行的小蜥蜴🦎。你不用害怕。你比他們大多了。遊一會兒泳，躺椅上曬一曬。玩玩手機。歇夠了，再去遊一圈。這樣的日子是深度的放鬆，會享受生活的你，一定不要錯過。不過不要訂豪華海景房，你不需要。酒店的公共區域都有無敵海景。班車中午12-5點午休。沒有辦法。意大利人中午就是要休息這麼長時間。班車除了從2個火車站接你，還可以送你去附近的海灘。勸你不要去。因為去海灘還要預訂加入私人俱樂部-beachclub。他們2天就大概起價150歐元。我覺得不值。你自己看着辦吧。 我是第一次入住這家酒店，性價比太合適了。你還等什麼？Naples有到這裏的直達火車。祝你玩的開心！"

"This hotel is located halfway up the mountain. If you are not driving here, I would not recommend it. The manager of this hotel is arrogant and unreasonable. I don't know if he treats Chinese people this way or everyone else. His tone is very uncomfortable. When we checked out, we found that their front desk was flying the Israeli flag. I hope everyone can avoid it."

"非常好的酒店，早上可以跑步周邊，景色絕佳！"