The Palazzo Murat is an elegant hotel created from the restoration of an eighteenth century palace in the style of Neapolitan baroque Vanvitelli’s school. The precious decor, the period furniture and the magnificent location makes this Palace a unique place in the world.
Gioacchino Murat, brother-in-law of Napoleone Bonaparte, became king of Naples in 1808,he was captivated by the extraordinary beauty of Positano and the charm of this old palace that decided to turn in his summer residence. The veiled elegance of Palazzo Murat has also charmed other great personalities, writers such as Steinbeck and Semenov, Giovanni Zagoruiko and Escher and worldwide known dancers such as Carla Fracci and Rudolph Nurejev…
Hotel Palazzo Murat is in Positano’s centre, 250 metres from the beach. Set in an elegant 18th-century building, it is surrounded by landscaped gardens and enjoys panoramic views of the village.
Most of the spacious rooms overlook the sea, the garden, or the perched town. All air conditioned and non-smoking, they offer flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.
A breakfast buffet is served every morning in the garden-view courtyard, and includes homemade pastries. Al Palazzo restaurant offers local specialities on a veranda surrounded by centuries-old citrus trees.
During the summer, Palazzo Murat provides a boat for tours along the Amalfi Coast. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can also offer free beach towels.
