Simply perfect!

This is an inexpensive B&B in an old building in the Portacatena area of Salerno. Carmen the landlady is a very kind and considerate host who clearly enjoys helping her guests. The Loft has high ceilings, good Aircon, a mezzanine bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The property is clean, secure and surprisingly quiet. The neighbourhood is not quiet! The area is the old town of Salerno and is filled with bars and restaurants. It's a little grimy and rough around the edges but that is it's charm. It's a 5 min walk to the Norman duomo built around 1080, beautiful church of the Annunziata (sketched by Turner in the early 19thC) is literally next door! Across the road is a elegant park with a traditional lemon granita stall.

We stayed for 5 nights. Carmen the host was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast spread was beautiful. Hot egg options. Fruits bread yogurts cereals. Home made cakes and marmalade. This was a good location for us. Our room was spacious and clean. We went by ferry to Positano Amalfi Ravello. Bus to Vietri and cava de Trenii. Train to Pompei. Lots of choices to dine out. Close to the shoreline. Lots of shopping choices close by. We came off our cruise early to stay here. A great base.

Carmen was such a lovely host and made our stay feel really special! She was always smiling and incredibly helpful and made sure we were always happy - which we were! The location is excellent, only a few minutes walk to the beach and also the Main Street with all the restaurants. The hotel itself was well maintained and clean, all because Carmen, you can tell, takes real pride in what she provides which makes her a fantastic host. We would definitely go back again!

The Host was very Kind, the breakfast homemade; lovely

The only negative was that the bed linens felt damp. Aside from that the b&b was in a great location breakfast was wonderful cooked by the owner Carmen. The room was huge and very clean.

This stay was very nice. Check in was very simple and breakfast every morning was so personal and delicious. It was right in walking distance of everything but still very quiet.

Carmen the host was the most wonderful welcoming woman. She made our first stop in Italy such an enjoyable experience. The accommodations were very pleasant and as advertised. The beds were comfortable and additional bedding was provided for the chilly evenings. The breakfast was delicious and Carmen makes a fantastic cappuccino and we got the honor of tasting her delicious lemon cake. It can get noisy on the street up until midnight but that is going to be true no matter where you stay so just come prepared. The balconies have two sets of doors so make sure both are closed and it will buffer most street noise. The location is very convenient to shopping, so many restaurants, the park, one port is just a 9 minute walk through the park, the other is a just a beautiful walk down the waterfront about 25 minutes. The bus is right on the other side of the building. It couldn’t be more convenient. Only a few minutes bus ride from the train station. Would definitely stay again!!! Literally the only thing to be aware of….if you are a bit on the larger size, the shower is quite small. It is definitely European size. You can use the removable head and keep the doors open but if you like move around I would keep this in mind. But overall definitely a five star experience