Palazzo Margherita

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : We booked the Praiano and San Sebastiano apartments to accommodate my family for a trip to Positano to celebrate my sister's 50th Birthday. To start, the communication from Mauro was excellent. He promptly answered all of my questions and emails, and when we learned that their boat, La Squalo, was not large enough for our party, he was able to connect us with (and help us with the booking) of another boat through Luxury Boats Positano for a day trip to Capri which was fantastic. He also arranged to have chilled Prosecco in our room on arrival as well as a delicious birthday cake on the boat which was a great treat. He will also offer to stock your room with some groceries if you would like the service - it is only a mere 50 meters from the apartments so we did it ourselves. The view from the apartments is incredible - beautiful sunrises and sunsets everyday! It is a walk down to the beach with many stairs, but after the first set of stores on the way back up, you can walk along the road instead to make it a bit easier (and the walk is beautiful), just a small stretch where you have to be very aware of the cars. The kitchen and washer are not very big, but enough for what was needed for our stay. The air conditioning was a welcome treat as it was unseasonably warm for October. This is an older building, so the water pressure was not great (and one of the showers quite small) but to be expected in an older property. When we had any issues (plumbing, electrical, needed towels), Mauro was very prompt and responsive and had things resolved quickly for us. There is also the ability to pay for parking if you have arrived with your own vehicle, and as the property is on the road, there are no outdoor stairs you need to take your luggage up or down, just the few flights os stairs to get to your apartment (and there are a few main floor apartments with no stairs you can book).
  : The only thing is the shower was small with low water pressure, but to be expected in a buiding of this age. There were some minor issues with plumbing, but they were fixed as soon as we mentioned them.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Fair
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Great Location! The balcony is spacious and has an excellent view of Positano. Mauro the concierge is excellent and the best part of the hotel.
  : The hotel is old and in need of some major updating. We had black mold in our room on the walls which was fixed the second day we were there with our (insistence and a note to the owner) but then we found more in the kitchen and bathroom. The furniture is in need of some repair. (The night stands wobbled and the bedding is worn) The hair dryer was broken (didn't work at all) and then the replacement didn't get hot. For the price you are paying for this hotel, it should be in much better shape. We have travelled extensively and I can appreciate older hotels and have stayed in many. This one is falling apart and overpriced for what you are getting.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The appartment is very clean and comfortable The staff are very friendly and helpful
  : You need to walk 240 stairs up or take a taxi

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : You're only paying for the terrace/balcony and the view here. It is an awesome view..
  : The slight mould in areas and could do with a freshen up, areas where a lot of render is bubbling up and about to fall. A bit of an ant infestation that was present which included them spilling on to our bed. We immediately reported it and was told to go to store and get Baygon insect killer, which we did as the ants were a major problem. Not acceptable though! For what we paid for 2 nights we left disappointed.