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Hotel la Bussola

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Lungomare dei Cavalieri di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme, 16, 84011 Amalfi, Italy
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Hotel la Bussola
Ranked #22 of 33 hotels in Amalfi
4.0 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We stayed 5 nights at La Bussola. The location couldn't have been better, very close to the coastal centre of Amalfi, near transportation, seaside view, yet far enough that there was no annoyance from the bustle of people, buses, etc. Breakfast every morning was typical Italian selections. The staff was friendly and their advice on attractions and transportation options helped... More

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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

LA Bussola is one of the best hotels in the amalfi region. You will not be able to find any other place with a room with an amazing view of the entire ocean. The staff is friendly and polite. The wi-fi on your computer / handheld device is expense, but you are most welcome to use a computer in the... More

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Washington, DC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I stayed at this hotel five years ago and loved it. I had no second thought of making this my home in Amalfi again for my return trip a few years later. The staff is still wonderful - so very helpful on everything from restaurant recommendations to travel along the coast - they continue to just be so accommodating and... More

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Palm Springs, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
1
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Great location...short level walk from ferry...private swimming area (dock, not beach). Modern conveniences. A bit large and lacking in personal attention if that is important to you. Great rooftop deck where you can have drinks delivered from the bar or bring your own pizza & wine for dinner. The room had a sweeping view of the sea. The only bad... More

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Jo55, Manager at Hotel la Bussola, responded to this review
7 April 2012

Dear Sir We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in Amalfi. As you say our Hotel has a great location ...short level walk from ferry...private swimming area, we are glad you underline this. We deeply apologize about the Rick Steve's discount, there has been a misunderstanding as we always apply this discount. We will do all the... More

Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

My wife and i stayed here for 2 nights. It is clean, good food, fast free internet and nice views of Amalfi. Unfortunately no in room tea or coffee making, this I feel is a must have in my opinion. The only fault I found was that the staff were a little bit cold and stand offish. Helpful when asked... More

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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We are a mature couple and stayed in La Bussola Hotel in Amalfi for 2 weeks last June. It was a holiday to remember for all the right reasons. The hotel was comfortable and it had all we were looking for, good food a friendly atmosphere and a nice old fashioned room which was very clean and which met all... More

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Glencoe, IL, USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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I do not agree with the reviews that describe the rooms as dated with old or shabby furniture. This is a classic hotel. The furniture is quality, almost antique. I do not understand people wanting everything new. The rooms are very large with balconies immediately looking over the Mediterranean Sea. The floors in the room are vietri ceramic and the... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Spent 2 nights at this hotel as part of a group and the location was fantastic. We had views of the sea from our room which were just beautiful. The hotel itself is older and the rooms were comfortable enough but certainly not 4* standard. The room had quite a cold feel to it and the bed was not the... More

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Warwick, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
2
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This hotel has seen better days. Considering this is a 4 star hotel, the standard is not up to an international 4 star rating. The rooms, which although clean, are very dated with old and shabby furniture. The bathroom was small and old-fashioned with a weak shower and intermittent hot water. The dining room has the potential for a great... More

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Sydney, Australia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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The Hotel la Bussola is a nice family hotel. It is billed as 4*, but the rooms are not really quite up to this standard. The hotel is located just 150 metres outside the old city, overlooking the bay. this is in some way an advantage, as the old city is easily accessible, yet you avoid the usual problems of... More

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Address: Lungomare dei Cavalieri di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme, 16, 84011 Amalfi, Italy
Price range (per night):* 175 AUD - 277 AUD

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