In a toe-curling cliffside location (complete with a one of a kind driveway), just past Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Casa Angelina<\/a><\/strong> is a bastion of urban style done in chic, reflective white. \u00a0Service is highly attentive and begins prior to guests ever stepping foot inside the property via a welcoming e-mail. \u00a0Given the slightly isolated location, this Design Hotel is a welcome retreat from the crowds \u2013 a place to relax, unwind, and reconnect.<\/p>\n

Compared to nearby Positano (with its restaurants, shops, and bustling beach scene), Praiano is a bit of a sleepy village. \u00a0Adventurous travelers in search of a convenient base to explore the region will find it here, but night owls and activity-seekers are in for a bit of a disappointment. \u00a0This hotel is a good fit for individuals and romantics in their 30s and 40s seeking a vacation wherein reading a thick novel, writing postcards (or emails), tweeting and noshing on gin-soaked martini olives are the top priorities.<\/p>\n

Clinging to the rocky coastline, the hotel\u2019s alum-white exterior looks like the work of an imaginative child, with staggered blocks piled in precarious arrangements. \u00a0Like the road that leads here and the elevators located within, the hotel is the product of some serious engineering. \u00a0The only splashes of color are the gorgeous stained plank floors and colorful art that provide vibrant accents throughout the hotel. \u00a0The use of art glass, much of it from Murano, murals and whimsical sculpture create an upbeat yet sophisticated air. \u00a0Large windows bring the beautiful coast into public areas, which are plentiful, including lounges (both indoors and out); most enjoy views of the sea far below.<\/a><\/p>\n

The fair-sized accommodations follow the same white-on-white styling as the common areas. \u00a0Duvets, lacquered dressers, walls, and baths are all covered in white. \u00a0The rooms\u2019 conspicuous lack of art puts the chrome side chairs and pewter-framed plasma-screen TV on center stage.<\/p>\n

Amenities are among the best on the coast, with DVD and CD players, iPod docks, flat-screen Bang and Olufsen TVs, minibars, safes, phones with data ports, and complimentary Wi-Fi creating some very tech-friendly abodes. \u00a0Toiletries are provided by either L\u2019Occtaine or Jo Malone (based on guest preference). Super soft Etro towels are present in both the rooms and by the pool. \u00a0For the nominal uptick in the rate, it is better to book one of the sea-view superior rooms (and pay for a breakfast option, as the buffet is on the pricey side). \u00a0Attention to detail across the property is plentiful \u2013 from the arrival drink and small pastries awaiting in the room, to chocolates on guests\u2019 pillows at night, the ‘most delicious olives ever’ and delicious snacks at the pool, to the homemade caramels in the lobby, there are small moments throughout a guest\u2019s stay that make this a memorable property. \u00a0(Yes, I primarily listed a bunch of free food, a fact I’m completely okay with).<\/p>\n

For the ultimate castaway experience, the hotel also has a quartet of restored fishermen\u2019s houses located below the hotel (categorized as the EaudeSea experience), midway between the pool and the beach. \u00a0Note: Because of the LARGE number of (steep!) stairs required to access the units, only the heartiest of travelers should book one of these fully equipped suites. \u00a0These same stairs lead down to the Gavitella beachside area where guests can enjoy the rocky shoreline in a sun lounger (along with a bottle of prosecco). \u00a0As an additional suggestion, I would highly recommend chartering a boat to the nearby island of Capri (rather than taking the ferry from Positano). \u00a0We were able to meet our private charter directly in the waters off the hotel (never mind a slightly harrowing dinghy experience). \u00a0Overall, the boat was a real highlight of our visit.<\/p>\n

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