B&B Pompeii Luxury, rooms with a view of Vesuvius in Pompei
B&B Pompeii Luxury is a bed and breakfast in Pompei, Campania, on Viale Unità d'Italia, with air-conditioned rooms and windows that sometimes frame Vesuvius. The host is well liked and parking is free, but reviews on cleanliness are very divided. Best for those who want a practical base for the ruins.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Pompeii Luxury is and how to get there
B&B Pompeii Luxury is in Pompei, Campania, on Viale Unità d'Italia, a short distance from the archaeological ruins. It is a practical choice for people who come mainly for the excavations and want a base without too much fuss.
Those arriving by car have an advantage. One guest says there is an outdoor, free and secure car park, large enough to usually have a spare space. The original listing also mentions a car rental service. For transport, Naples Capodichino airport is about 31 km away.
What the rooms and the view are like
The rooms are air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer. Some units have satellite TV and a kitchen with a fridge, so they also work for those who want a bit of independence or are travelling as a family.
The main draw for several guests is the view of Vesuvius. One review describes a splendid morning view of the volcano, another says they admired Vesuvius from the window. These are the kind of details that please in a B&B, even though they do not depend on how the room is kept.
What guests say
On Google the property has 3.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews. That is not a low score without reason, because opinions split into two very distant groups.
- The host. The most frequent praise. Guests speak of a warm, kind and helpful owner who can speak English.
- Breakfast. One guest finds it delicious, another calls it ridiculous and without coffee pods. It depends a lot on the day.
- Cleanliness. Several guests find the room and bathroom tidy. Three recent reviews, however, describe sheets with hair, dust and marks of dirt.
- Location. For some it is the only real plus, for others a good starting point.
What to know before booking
The flaws need to be stated plainly here. I have read very contradictory reviews, and anyone deciding to spend their money should know that.
| What guests like | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| View of Vesuvius from some rooms | Area and building described as unappealing by one guest |
| Free and secure parking | Very small shower and, for some, faulty |
| Kind and helpful owner | Cleanliness challenged in the most recent reviews |
The most repeated problem is the bathroom. More than one guest writes that the shower is tiny and has no toilet seat, and one says the water came out and flooded the floor. Another warns to watch your head when stepping onto the balcony, because of plaster in poor condition.
The most serious accusations, about dirt and insects, come from a handful of one-star reviews. I take them into account, but they do not cancel out the positive ones. My advice is to write to the host first, ask for up-to-date photos of the room and read the latest reviews carefully.
Who B&B Pompeii Luxury is suited to
I see it as suitable for those passing through Pompei for one or two nights, who want to be near the ruins, arrive by car and care more about the location and an attentive host than the comfort of the bathroom.
I would not recommend it to anyone sensitive about cleanliness, to those on a relaxing multi-day holiday, or to anyone who wants a comfortable shower. The name suggests luxury, but the guests' comments tell a different story.
Things to do in Pompei and nearby
From Pompei it is easy to reach the whole coast. The original listing gives Herculaneum about 18 km away, Vesuvius about 19 km, Villa Rufolo about 29 km and the Ravello Cathedral about 30 km. In short, a useful base if you want to combine the ruins with a few day trips.
If this property does not convince you, the Abalon Pompei Resort, in Pompei is in the same town. I would also point you to Kriò Suite, in Salerno, useful if you prefer to head south. I only know the name and location of both, so read their pages before choosing.
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