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Hotel Rufolo vs Villa Rosa

Both Villa Rosa and Hotel Rufolo are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Rufolo scores significantly better than Villa Rosa. Hotel Rufolo scores 82 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.

Hotel Rufolo
Hotel Rufolo
8 / 10
Via S. Francesco, 1, 84010 Ravello
From $186 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"In the heart of town overlooking the gardens of Villa Rufolo. Housed in a modern building decorated in a traditional style, it offers comfortable accommodations and friendly service." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Hotel Rufolo is a historic hillside property exceptionally located in central Ravello, within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, and sights." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Adjacent to its namesake (Villa Rufolo, an unbelievably lovely 13th century villa and intimate botanical garden (US$7 entrance fee)), this hotel may be a five-minute trek from Belmond..." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The family-run Rufolo is a haven of calm and straightforward comfort, centrally placed for all the sights and shopping, yet with glorious views and a welcome swimming pool." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Ravello’s reputation for inspiring passion gained infamy in Hotel Rufolo where DH Lawrence is said to have written early drafts of his controversial novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover in the 1920s." Full review
Villa Rosa
Villa Rosa
7 / 10
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 121, 84017 Positano
From $240 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Concierge Concierge
"The spotless, air-conditioned rooms are sparsely but comfortably furnished and have whitewashed walls and terrazzo-tiled floors."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Flowers are the theme at this cliffside, 150-year-old villa hidden behind vines of bougainvillea along Positano’s main drag." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This delightful, friendly little hotel offers pristine rooms with terraces and wonderful views, a central location and reasonable prices." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Villa Rosa is a 12-room mid-range boutique hotel with a stunning cliff-face location at the top of Positano village." Full review