At the Romeo Napoli hotel in Naples, Italy, visitors experience a stark contrast between the chaotic streets of the city and the hotel’s calm, air-conditioned atmosphere upon arrival. The hotel features contemporary art throughout its spaces, including works by local artists, creating an energetic rather than tranquil environment. From its 10th-floor rooftop, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius in the background, as well as a glamorous infinity pool and spa amenities.
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In Naples, Italy, the Romeo Napoli hotel offers a stark contrast to the chaotic streets of the city. Upon arrival from Rome via Napoli Centrale train station, visitors experience intense heat and volatile crowds. Despite this, the hotel's glassy blue facade with horizontal steel detailing provides immediate relief upon entering its air-conditioned calm. Inside, guests find themselves in an energetic environment decorated with bold colors and modern design elements, complementing the vibrant city outside. The hotel features a luxurious rooftop infinity pool offering stunning views of Naples' harborfront, where guests can enjoy high-end amenities like Krug champagne and cocktails while overlooking the scenic waterfront. Additionally, Romeo Napoli boasts a spa called La Spa Sisley Paris, which includes unique services such as a salt room, multiple saunas, a jacuzzi, steam room, chromotherapy lounge, and a Kneipp walk through a shallow pool filled with smooth river stones.
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By the time we arrive at the harbourfront Romeo Napoli we witness the full gamut of southern Italian volatility.
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Tempers and summer temperatures are running high.
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As we walk off the train from Rome at the eternally scruffy Napoli Centrale, the human crush is overwhelming – passengers jostling passengers, carabinieri shouting at taxi drivers, taxi drivers shouting at everyone.
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We’re surrounded by expressive gesticulation and unbridled cursing.
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The avenues outside the station quickly narrow and congeal into the city’s characteristic alleys lined with haphazardly parked Vespas and flapping laundry, and jammed with drivers hellbent on ploughing through this obstacle course.
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By contrast, our taxi driver is garrulous and polite – charming, even – as he navigates the maelstrom.
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When we arrive at Romeo’s glassy ocean-blue facade scored by horizontal steel “waves”, the hotel’s air-conditioned calm, hand towels and unflappable staff at check-in are medicinal.
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As much a contemporary art gallery as a luxe hotel, Romeo is among the best places in the city to witness the energy and diversity of Neapolitan contemporary art.
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Every public and private space – from the spa and the games room to guestrooms and corridors – features canvases, photographs, sculptures and installations, many by Naples’ most influential artists and several international names.
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The lobby, in particular, is packed with assertive artworks – among them sculptures by acclaimed local artist Christian Leperino – and some rather odd artefacts: Edo-era samurai armour, a glossy red baby grand piano, wall-mounted designer chairs, a collection of Hermes ceramics.
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Across a busy arterial road is the medieval Castel Nuovo juxtaposed with a gritty tract of industrial harbour frontage undergoing reconstruction ahead of 2027’s America’s Cup.
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Beyond is the glorious aquamarine Bay of Naples, bookended by Capri on the right horizon and the mesmerising peaks of Vesuvius and Mount Somma on the left.
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In the foreground and within walking distance is the main ferry terminal heaving with travellers on their way to the islands of Capri or Ischia, or further afield to the Amalfi Coast.
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This entire portside panorama is visible from the hotel’s 10th-floor rooftop, featuring a glamorous, glass-walled infinity pool and sunbeds on which equally glamorous guests lounge and order Krug and cocktails (old Speedos will definitely not do here).
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Those seeking more privacy can retreat to the clubby cigar room, with fully stocked humidors and complimentary cigars for guests.
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Or book ahead for daily access to the basement, neon-lit La Spa Sisley Paris featuring a salt room, several saunas and jacuzzi, a steam room, a chromotherapy lounge, and – a first for us – a Kneipp walk, in which we’re urged to wade (gingerly) through a shallow pool filled with smooth river stones.
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With views like this, you’ll want to book a harbour-facing room or suite.
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Pull back the drapes, settle in a sleek Don’do by Poltrona Frau rocking chair, and watch ferries dash back and forth.
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Light from the bay and from illuminated glass benchtops in the room bounces off the bed-head mirror and etched sliding-glass panels encasing the bathroom.
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All this light serves to leaven the heaviness of dark lacquered timber floors and joinery.
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Several suites have rock-star accessories: private saunas, steam rooms, gyms, there’s even a Zen garden in one suite.
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Food + drink
A stand-out a la carte breakfast is served in the hotel’s ninth-floor fine-diner, Il Ristorante Alain Ducasse, with polished service and peerless views of the bay through floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Out + about
Romeo’s port-side location makes for quick getaways to Capri, Ischia and the Amalfi Coast.
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It’s also close to two metro subway stops and easy walking distance to the city’s historical centre.
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The most walkable of nearby neighbourhoods is Chiaia, which has some of the city’s best shopping and nightlife.
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The must-see National Archaeological Museum of Naples is a 20-minute walk.
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See slh.com, theromeocollection.com
Our rating out of five
★★★★
HIGHLIGHT
Within the hotel’s streetfront garden of sculptural succulents and cacti, is a magnificent 478-year-old bonsai olive tree.
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In its own way, it’s just as artful as the striking scarlet screen print by Andy Warhol hanging behind the reception desk, a limited-edition print in his 1985 series of volcanic Vesuvius canvases.
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LOWLIGHT
I defy anyone to operate the overly complicated shower fitting without coaching.
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(At check-in, a staff member offers a showerhead tutorial, which confirms my suspicion I’m not the only guest to struggle with it.)
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The writer stayed courtesy of Romeo Napoli.
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The Aporia
