San Michele Procida

The bay views are the best, and the place feels far more authentic than Capri. It isn’t pristine, but I appreciated that much more than another same-old Soho House type of experience. The staff were obliging: I asked for a large sea bass and they went out and bought one, even though it wasn’t on the menu. The food was great, especially the sublime lemon dessert. Our son often ordered off menu too.

We stayed in a beautiful suite with a balcony over Corricella’s colourful port. There were sunbeds and a hammock on the terrace too. The room was simple but stunning, and everyone at the hotel was so welcoming and friendly. It’s a fantastic boutique hotel, and we’ll certainly come back.

Room 701 was lovely, with a great view from its perch on the seventh floor. There are plenty of good local restaurants just below. This sweet three-star hotel is in Procida’s best spot, overlooking a fishing village. We stayed three nights and came away feeling rejuvenated.

The view is wonderful, and the location in Corricella is astonishing. Getting to the ferry is okay if you can manage the steep road. The staff were nice, and our spacious room was comfortable, though the floor was a little dusty. The hotel has seven floors, but the lift only serves three of them. Breakfast is on floor 0, while the highest floor reached by lift is floor 3, so it isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or strollers.