Grand Hotel Parker’s

Grand Hotel Parker's has been welcoming guests since 1870 and describes itself as the oldest hotel in Naples. It stands on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the panoramic road that curves along the hillside above Chiaia, and its position gives it one of the broadest views of any hotel in the city, from the Posillipo hill across the Gulf of Naples to Vesuvius, with Capri visible from many bedrooms on clear days. Over the years it has hosted writers including Robert Louis Stevenson, Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde.

The hotel is a five-star property with 67 rooms and suites in three categories: classic rooms, suites and spacious Signature Suites suitable for families. As with all the city's view hotels, it is worth checking which side of the building your room faces when you book.

Food and drink are a major reason to stay. George, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, became the first restaurant in Naples to receive two Michelin stars in 2025, with chef Domenico Candela reinterpreting the cooking of Campania. The Bidder Terrace serves cocktails and all-day dining, breakfast is served on the terrace, and a rooftop bar and lounge is the place for an evening drink with the bay laid out below.

The hillside location is quieter than the seafront and gives a real sense of space above the city, but it does mean a walk down stepped lanes, a short funicular ride or a taxi to reach the main sights. The Chiaia funicular stop on Corso Vittorio Emanuele links the hotel area with Chiaia below and the Vomero above, and Piazza Amedeo station on metro Line 2 is also close. The boutiques of Via dei Mille and the Villa Comunale are about ten minutes downhill on foot.

It suits couples, food lovers and travellers who value a calm base with views and a sense of history, and the Signature Suites make it workable for families. Prices are at the top end, especially for rooms with a sea view. Book George well ahead if you plan to dine there, as the restaurant is busy and opens for dinner only from Tuesday to Saturday.