Hotel Rex

Hotel Rex is a three-star hotel at Via Palepoli 12, on a quiet side street one block from the Via Partenope seafront in the Santa Lucia district of Naples, Campania, Italy. The name of the street recalls Palepolis, the earliest Greek settlement on this coast, and the area is steeped in the city's origins: Castel dell'Ovo and the fishing harbour of Borgo Marinari stand a short distance away, with the long waterfront promenade giving views across the bay to Mount Vesuvius. Piazza Plebiscito, the Royal Palace and Teatro San Carlo are within a pleasant walk to the north, and the Chiaia district lies to the west. The position one block back from the water means the hotel avoids much of the evening promenade noise that affects the seafront hotels, while remaining close to the restaurants of Santa Lucia, where seafood and pizza are the specialities and the Borgo Marinari trattorie are popular for a bay-side meal. The hotel itself is a modest, practical three-star property offering a calm base rather than a luxury stay. Room types include double rooms, superior double rooms and triple rooms, all fitted with air conditioning and wifi. A breakfast room serves the morning meal, with coffee, pastries and cold items in the Italian style. No spa, pool or restaurant is listed among the amenities. Service is personal in scale, and staff can help with taxis, ferry timetables and sightseeing suggestions. Rates run from about 80 to 160 euros per night, depending on season and room type. The hotel suits couples, small families and travellers who want to be near the waterfront and the historic heart of the city without paying for a seafront address. The Santa Lucia area is among the more elegant and relaxed parts of central Naples, and the streets are pleasant for evening walks.