Le Due Sirene

Booked it over Hotels.com where it has a 4.1 out of 5 rating. Was offered at a secret price which I must say was very enticing for the area. The pictures looked very nice , great views from the terrace offered a bar/ lounge and convenient location for boarding a Sita Bus . All together a deal that was too good to be true and so it was. While the lady who greeted us was trying very hard to make us feel comfortable it was a hard sell. First it is a 3 story climb to get up to the rooms with no elevators or help with luggage. The building itself must be under construction because everything is shrouded in cloth. The terrace does not have those inviting little tables as pictured but seating with very faded and in the mornings wet cushions ( because they are not removed at night ) so one cannot use them and one large wooden dining table with chairs. The ocean view shown from the balconies are just from one room. But the worst off all are the mattresses. Squeaky and lumpy. Had to use the AC rather than enjoy a nice night breeze due to the numerous dogs barking and noise from the busy road. We hardly slept the first night, a little better the 2nd most likely because of our exhaustion walking stairs up and down in Positano. The Breakfast provided was plenty and of good variety,including fresh buns, croissants, salami,cheese, yoghurt, jams, juice , coffee or tea. There was no bar/ lounge, the closest restaurant, Zio Sam , about an 8 Minute walk down hill and uphill going back .

If you stay here do not be put of by the entrance. The old wooden door needs repair and is located between a dress shop, and an Alfa Romeo repair shop. There are three flights of stair to the upper part of the building, where the rooms are. A bit tough for luggage, but the rooms and views, once you get there are fantastic. Rooms are clean and each one has a balcony. There is a great rooftop patio for sitting and having breakfast or a drink. The hotel is on a bus stop, so you do not need to drive to visit the various towns on the Almalfi coast. Only bad part is that the parking is not convenient (but you do not want to drive in this area anyway - best to take the bus or taxi). Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very good restaurant nearby - Ristonante Zio Sam.

Visited the area on business and my company made the booking. Unfortunately they had not passed on to me the hotel information about arriving out of hours. I arrived after 9pm after a delayed flight and hairy drive around the coast on a weekend evening! After much distress I finally got into the hotel and everyone was so kind. The room was fine for what I needed, it was clean and comfy. The location is great and views from the balcony are awe inspiring 😊