B&B Palazzo Scaramella

We had booked the room more than a month ahead, but the B&B cancelled just a few days before we were due to arrive. That left us very little time to find somewhere else to stay.

Valeria was such a lovely hostess.

Salerno itself was a highlight for me. It's beautiful, the locals were courteous and greeted me warmly, and it didn't feel swamped with tourists like some trendier places nearby. The flat 15-minute walk to the Duomo was especially memorable because I attended Easter Sunday Mass there. The street also takes you straight to the town center and a gorgeous waterfront promenade. For getting around, the Manfredi Ferry Pier is a short walk away and useful if you want to avoid the crowds at the main pier. The Amalfi bus stops at Teatro Verdi park, and high-speed rail links are easy to reach. I spent three nights at B&B Palazzo Scaramella, in a beautiful 1897 building on the fourth floor, with elevator access. My room had a king-sized bed, private balcony, and roomy bathroom with a bidet and heated towel racks. Those felt like high-end touches for a reasonable price. The breakfast area is lovely and well stocked, and Valeria will tailor breakfast to your preferences. As a career Hotel General Manager, I do have high standards, but this B&B was more than an acceptable alternative to a full-service hotel and often surpassed what I'd expect professionally. Its strong guest satisfaction scores seem deserved. Valeria was communicative on WhatsApp before and during my stay. She also spotted that I'd booked for two while traveling solo and arranged a thorough refund of the price difference without me asking. That integrity and attention to detail are rare. Booking.com’s description was accurate, and the generous cancellation policy gave me peace of mind. Whether you're visiting as a tourist who wants local advice or traveling for work and values reliability, I highly recommend Palazzo Scaramella. I wouldn't regret booking here.

The location is great, near the city beach and a large park, and the owner can suggest places to eat or help with boat tickets. The apartment is clean, with two nice rooms, each with a balcony, air conditioning, and its own bathroom, plus a large kitchen. But the kitchen rules made the stay frustrating. Breakfast was only allowed there from 8-10 AM, and afterwards we couldn't use it because it had to stay CLEAN, as the owner put it. At noon we tried to eat sandwiches at the table and she told us not to use it. The washing machine wasn't allowed either. I probably won't come back.