"Set on a promontory in town, this proves a more colorful version of the Spanish NH chain's Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, on the south side of this sexy seaside resort." Full review

"Ibsen penned much of The Doll’s House in this converted 13th-century monastery. In summer, breakfast is served in the Byzantine cloister, and rooms and the pool area enjoy wonderful views." Full review

"Perched on the promontory at the edge of town for the best views over the rooftops and up the coastline, this gorgeous old cloister was reportedly founded in 1222 by St. Francis himself." Full review

"The 43-room Hotel Luna Convento is an uppper-middle-range property with an excellent cliffside location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, just a five-minute walk from town." Full review

"The hotel also owns the landmark Torre Saracena (Saracen Tower), now home to a bar and nightspot, which sits across the highway and stands guard over Amalfi's seaside promontory." Full review

"Historic with a capital H." Full review

"Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’ cells, but there’s nothing pokey about the bright tiles, balconies and seamless sea views. The newer wing is equally beguiling." Full review

"One of the few hotels right on Positano's waterfront, this place sits next to the pier where ferries come and go from Capri and Naples." Full review

"Offers peaceful and alluring accommodations right on the marina but away from the hubbub." Full review

"Of the three high-end hotels in the vicinity, the Covo Dei Saraceni is the only one on the beach with a pool overlooking Positano Bay and the spectacular Amalfi coastline." Full review

"The Covo dei Saraceni is right by Positano’s jetty, and offers accommodation in a Mediterranean-style setting." Full review