Capri Palace Jumeirah
Anacapri, Italy
Capri Palace Jumeirah
Via Capodimonte 14, Anacapri 80071
Italy
www.capripalace.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
1960
Hotel General Manager
Ermanno Zanini
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Capri Palace Jumeirah
History & Story
In August 1960, the Capri Palace was built at the foot of Mount Solaro, with its magnificent views over the Gulf of Naples and Ischia Island. Back then, it was owned and managed by the Cacace family as 4-star hotel, and its name was Europe Palace. In those years, the town of Anacapri lived in the shadow of the more famous Town of Capri, but the new property of the Cacace family helped to start change this paradigm.
When his father Mario passed away, Tonino Cacace inherited the family business at a very young age and dramatically transformed the Hotel, making it a true Mecca for discerning travellers and famous personalities from the worlds of the arts, business, and entertainment.
Year after year, the 110 rooms of the original structure were progressively reduced in favour of suites with larger bathrooms. In the 80’s, a new type of room with private pools was launched, while in the 90’s the Capri Medical Spa was inaugurated. Now called Capri Medical Spa, this was in fact the first Medical Spa in Europe. It quickly rose international fame and it was many times awarded as best spa destination, specializing in both beauty and medical services, such as the famous «Leg School», a special treatment created and patented by Medical Director, Professor Francesco Canonaco.
In 2001, after a major restyling that strictly respected the classic Mediterranean design of the building and which gave the Hotel the appearance of a noble palace, the Hotel became part of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World group. The new architectural design was characterized by stone floors, vaulted ceilings and round columns and arches of the common areas, as well by the travertine baths, the warm tones of the fabrics and the sumptuous décor of each room. Everything was presented with an understated elegance that combined with the feeling of the deliciously warm welcome given by the hotel’s staff. Reminiscent of the most beautiful Roman coastal villas, some of the rooms overlook an internal garden with a private swimming pool.
Since 2014, an entire wing of the Capri Palace hotel is dedicated to the Capritouch style, our personal homage to the timeless handcrafted tradition of the Island of Capri. The Capritouch suites masterfully expresses this local vibe: simple but elegant. Here, everything is perfectly set in its most appropriate context and aims to enhance the Mediterranean colours and architectures. These suites are “dressed” in high-quality cotton and linen, and the white, blue, sand or dove-grey majolica tiles give a precise Mediterranean identity and feel to the ambiance. Capritouch is a project involving different fields: fashion, crafts, furniture, art and architecture. It represents the highest quality of Italian craftsmanship, boasting only Italian hand-made products.
Courtesy, warmth, elegance, and professionalism: for more than half a century, these have been the key ingredients of our hotel. They are part of a single approach, handed down from father to son, to the art of hospitality – an authentic art, created by people, emotions and deeply held values.
In 2019, Capri Palace became part of the prestigious Jumeirah Group, thus enhancing and amplifying once more its decades-long vision for a new kind of hospitality, made of exceptional and memorable experiences, spanning from our fine dining offer to our world-class spa services, to our thought-provoking perspective over art and design.
Date Renewal
Fabrizia Frezza : Capritouch Suites 2014
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Fine Dining
• Medical Spa
• Art and Design
Location
Capri Palace Jumeirah is located in Anacapri, the most exclusive and unspoiled part of the island, nearly 1000 feet above sea level, overlooking the Mediterranean. Closest airport is Naples’ Capodichino International Airport. From there, in 20 minutes by car, one can reach the Naples’ harbour and then take a hydrofoil, ferry or private boat to reach Capri in about 50 minutes. An alternative could be a 15 min. helicopter transfer from the Naples’ Airport directly to Anacapri’s heliport.
Key sites/activities in the area
A tennis courts is located within walking distance from the Hotel, as well as beautiful sites such as the chair lift to Monte Solaro Hill, the Red House Villa, the Axel Munthe’s Villa and the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.
Children’s Corner
Children are welcome, and babysitting services can be arranged on request.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• The luxury hotel Capri Palace has 67 rooms, 18 of which are suites, including the Paltrow Presidential Suite with private pool and roof garden.
• The rooms and suites, some of which feature a private pool and garden, are elegantly furnished in contemporary style, with many fine details inspired by the Mediterranean atmosphere.
• Some of the suites are a tribute to movie, fashion and music icons, such as the Paltrow, Monroe, Callas, Adjani and Hepburn suites. Other suites are dedicated to great artists, like Mondrian, Mirò, Kandinsky, Magritte and Warhol.
• Most of the rooms and suites boast a beautiful view of the sea and the gulf of Naples, while others face the garden and the green hill of Monte Solaro, the highest panoramic point of the island.
• All rooms have telephone, satellite television, air conditioner, safe and mini-bar. Wi- Fi is available free of charge.
Restaurants & Bars
• L’Olivo
This is our gourmet restaurant, the only two-Michelin starred restaurant on the island, offering a modern interpretation of the traditional flavours of the region. Executive Chefs: Andrea Migliaccio and Salvatore Elefante.
• Ragù Bistrot
Our more casual and relaxed Bistrot, offering Mediterranean cuisine coupled with panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
• Il Riccio Beach Club & Restaurant
This is our Mediterranean seafood restaurant, located on a cliff just near the Blue Grotto. It provides a glamorous aura, an excellent selection of seafood and a breath-taking scenario highly appreciated by the international jet-set.
• Bar degli Artisti
Our Bar offers live music and a vast selection of gins in a chic and casual atmosphere, ideal to enjoy the Caprese sunset.
• L’Olivo Undiscovered
Our own wine cellar, L’Olivo Undiscovered offers an even more exclusive culinary journey. Among rows of fine bottles, Roman-inspired frescoes and Art Nouveau furniture, hotel’s guests will be able to discover an entirely tailor-made menu, spanning the entire history of L’Olivo.
Wellness
• Capri Medical Spa
One of Europe’s first and most highly regarded Medical Spa. It provides hotel’s guests with exclusive, personalized and state-of-the-art treatments, which are the product of an ongoing medical research. Some of these treatments now have international patents. First and foremost, the “Leg School” program, known throughout the world for its excellent results in the prevention and cure of cellulite and vascular problems in the legs, and the “Metabolic Response”, a rationalised and highly effective weight loss program.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Up to 300 persons
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2018
• Best dining service in a hotel – Gambero Rosso Guide
• 1st Hotel in Italy – Condè Nast Traveler
• 5th Hotel in Europe, Turkey and Russia – Condè Nast Traveler
2019
• Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel – World Travel Awards
2020/2023
• L’Olivo Restaurant – Les Grandes Tables du Monde Guide
2021
• Best Wedding Venue – Global Wedding Awards
• Best Hospitality Boutique Hotel – Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Award
Number of employees
300