The DNA: Extensive renovations have transformed the 13th-century cliffside Capuchin convent into the chic Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, located a 15-minute walk away from Amalfi’s centre. Original features respect the early purpose of the building, with details from the monastic retreat faithfully preserved. Cloisters and an on-site Baroque church, with a majolica floor and marble altar, are a historial foil for the façade of the building itself, cast in the original colours and materials. Inside, the historical preservation continues, with the 52 rooms and suites celebrating the wealth of natural materials that defined the convent. Precious metal, wood, leather and natural fibres are juxtaposed against lime-washed walls, original tiles and curved, vaulted ceilings, while furniture takes its cue from simple design codes. Cuisine draws from Italian traditions, with executive chef Claudio Lanuto championing seasonal produce at Dei Cappucinni. At La Locanda della Canonica Pizzeria, Gino Sorbillo’s eight signature pizzas invite visitors to discover the tastes of Campania. 

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✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 52 rooms & suites (18-55m2) (194-592 sq ft) • previously NH Collection Hotel • bathroom amenities: Aqcua di Parma • parking possible nearby (charged) • pets allowed • 24-hour front desk • wheelchair accessible