The San Francesco Al Monte Hotel rests in what used to be a 16th-century monastery in an elevated position overlooking Napes and the Gulf. Fully restored with elegant fittings, modern art, and stylish décor, this charming 4 Star hotel is near the Carthusian Monastery of San Martino, National Museum of San Martino, and Sant'Elmo Castle as well as being close to Teatro di San Carlo and Galleria Umberto. Easily accessible to the main tourist attractions such as the beautiful churches, Archaeological Museum, Royal Palace, and many shops, San Francesco Al Monte Hotel makes a romantic base from which to enjoy all the attractions of the city. Guests can relax in any one of the 45 double guestrooms that are luxurious renditions of the original monk's cells with all the modern 4 Star amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Capodichino Airport is 4 km from the San Francesco Al Monte Hotel. Local Tips: The San Francesco Al Monte Hotel is accessible to the main port (very easy to reach the three islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida), and the railway station linking to Mount Vesuvius and the archaeological sites of Pompei and Herculaneum. FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: Bed and Breakfast accommodation with an option for Half Board upgrade. La Terrazza dei Barbanti restaurant offers a spectacular view of the gulf of Naples with refined cuisine based on Mediterranean flavours and local specialities. La Cantinetta is a restoration of the monastery's ancient wine cellars with different dinners every evening and a perfect venue for private parties. Il Vigneto is open for light lunches served al fresco overlooking one of most amazing views in the world. Leisure facilities: San Francesco has a beautiful roof garden offering a 360º view of Naples and Vesuvius on one side and vineyards and Sant'Elmo on the other. Two pools are located here, one of which contains a Jacuzzi, as well as deck chairs and open-air sitting rooms. The hotel offers massage services on request. Additional: 24 hour reception, concierge desk, laundry facilities, elevator (lift), meeting rooms for small groups, secretarial services, conference rooms, banquet facilities, wedding services, good cable car and Metro links.