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Il Vecchio Fauno

3-star B&B near Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.
A view through a window with a metal railing, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A hallway with art on the walls and a potted plant on the floor.
Interior detail
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an archway.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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45 Via Plinio, Pompei, NA, 80045
  • Place, Pompei Amphitheatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pompeii Archaeological Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Naples (NAP-Naples Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Garden View

A bed with a folded cityscape brochure and a pillow.

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, towels, and toiletries.

Classic Double Room, Balcony

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, towels, and toiletries.

Luxury Double Room, Balcony

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a pair of towels, and a brochure on the bed.

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a folded cityscape brochure and a pillow.

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Pompei

City center stay.You'll find Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei and Pompeii Archaeological Park within a 15-minute walk of this Pompei B&B. Herculaneum is within 12 miles (20 km) and Villa Rufolo is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pompei Amphitheatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Odeon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pompeii Forum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Torre Annunziata City Station - 7 min drive
  • Pompei Station - 12 min walk
  • Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chora Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪I Matti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar De Vivo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Delizie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Il Vecchio Fauno

3-star B&B near Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Il Vecchio Fauno. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Pompei bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1957
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Il Vecchio Fauno offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per room (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT063058B4JPWAH6O3

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Il Vecchio Fauno B&B Pompei
Il Vecchio Fauno B&B
Il Vecchio Fauno Pompei
Il Vecchio Fauno Pompei
Il Vecchio Fauno Bed & breakfast
Il Vecchio Fauno Bed & breakfast Pompei

Frequently asked questions

How close is Il Vecchio Fauno to the airport?

Il Vecchio Fauno is 17.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Il Vecchio Fauno?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Il Vecchio Fauno on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $90, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Il Vecchio Fauno have an airport shuttle?

Il Vecchio Fauno offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per room, one-way.

How close is Il Vecchio Fauno to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 17.7 mi (76-min drive) from Sorrento Beach and 19.6 mi (66-min drive) from Maiori Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Il Vecchio Fauno offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Il Vecchio Fauno, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Il Vecchio Fauno?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Il Vecchio Fauno?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Il Vecchio Fauno?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

Does Il Vecchio Fauno have a pool?

Il Vecchio Fauno does not have a pool.

Does Il Vecchio Fauno have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Il Vecchio Fauno have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Il Vecchio Fauno to downtown Pompei?

Il Vecchio Fauno is 0.4 mi away from Pompei.

Il Vecchio Fauno Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Very nice people that were very helpful, accommodating and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Carole

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute booking for me and the staff was helpful friendly and even arranged travel accommodations to the Naples Airport! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing location

This place is great for a quick visit to Pompeii! The location is unbeatable with the ruins right across the street. The air conditioning was great too. Only complaint was that the beds are very hard. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pompei

Very Close to pompei. Good parking at the hotel for a cost. Total okey then you don’t need to think about that.
Entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Daniele arranged for an excellent guide to tour the ruins, Lalla was super professional, on time, very knowledgeable and provided super answers to our questions. Daniele also arranged for an excellent taxi to Napoli. This all enhanced the quality of our stay very much. Thank you so much, Daniele!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Kiara's service. She is magnificent. Besides being a great host, she has a beautiful dog called Monet. I believe her dog is her inspiration for the great paintings she has all around the property. The property is so convenient because is just like 50 meters from one of the entrances to Pompeii.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We traveled to the area with friends who had booked at a different hotel just down the street from Il Vecchio Fauno. We stayed here (there was no vacancy at the hotel where our friends were), and were pleased with the experience. Our room was spacious, had a lovely balcony to sit on and look out over a boulevard, and the bed was comfortable. It is located an easily walkable distance from the ruins, and there are lots of shops and cafes to choose from. The check-in was a bit different than what I'm used to (it's a self check-in system), and the owners were very patient with my questions and provided excellent directions as to how to access the property. We absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gladimiro

Liked: Cleanliness
colazione mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camere spaziose,belle e vicino a tutto ma nella tranquillità più totale . Sicuramente ci ritornerò
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

SILVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pulizia e familiriatà subito al primo impatto. Amore per i clienti e tanta voglia di fare. Gentilissima Chiara che mi ha mostrato la sua galleria d'arte ( mi ha promesso che quando deciderà di venderli mi contatterà) . POSIZIONE FANTASTICA .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Noëmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très charmant ,décoré avec les belles peintures de Chiara. Nous avons passé 10 jours dans cet établissement . C'était parfait ! Hôtel situé à quelques pas de l'une des entrées du site archéologique de Pompéi (entrée amphithéâtre) et à quelques minutes de marche des différentes gares et restaurants de Pompéi. Petit-déjeuner parfait et complet (café, cappuccino, thé,lait, jus d'orange, pâtisseries napolitaines, pain de mie, jambon...).Si vous venez en voiture, parking gratuit. Merci à Chiara pour sa gentillesse et ses conseils.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Natalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location positiva in tutti gli aspetti.Posizione strategica. Sicuramente ci ritornerò!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Au calme, très bien situé, avec un parking privé. Petit dej sympa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Molto comoda per la visita degli scavi. Camera pulitissima, un pochino piccola. Il parcheggio all'interno è veramente un valore aggiunto. Proprietari gentili e disponibili
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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4/10 Poor

José

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Hotel está muy bien ubicado! Lamentablemente, lo que reservamos no es lo que recibimos... una habitación amplia sin ganchos de closet, caja suelta, un micro baño en el que ni entrar podía (no soy obeso pero si alto y apenas pude entrar) no hay forma de bañarse pues no hay espacio para enjabonarse ni para poner jabón o shampoo, a pesar de que él área es mayor. El desayuno que cobran es malo y el último día estaba cerrado, fue la muy amable señora que ases cuartos la que nos atendió. Por ningún motivo regresaría!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Vania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Não exclua da sua lista!

Passamos apenas uma noite. Fomos bem recebidas, quarto aconchegante. Um belo lance de escadas, mas obtivemos ajuda com as malas. O chuveiro esquentou no início, mas depois só água fria. O café da manhã foi simples mas satisfatório. A recompensa foi a gentileza do pessoal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was perfect. Staff are ready to help and meet the needs of all guests. Affordable Clean and comfortable. Breakfast is basic but nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joacim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Trevligt hotell med bra läge

Trevligt hotell, väldigt hjälpsam och trevlig personal. Lång trappa till ingången, ingen hiss. Kan vara bra att veta om man har svårt att gå eller reser med barnvagn. Det enda negativa skulle jag säga är att det är hårda sängar. Ligger väldigt nära Pompeji-ruinerna. I övrigt så finns det inte så mycket i stan, rekommenderar ett par dagar här för att se ruinerna.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Non male, ma non torneremo

Stanza molto accogliente e posizione perfetta per visitare gli scavi di Pompei; purtroppo soffitti molto alti e condizionatore non funzionante, ci sono volute ore prima che la stanza si scaldasse con solo uno scaldino elettrico (dato per il bagno). Dalla reception l’unica cosa che sono stati in grado di fare è stato darci una coperta in più (abbiamo soggiornato due notti quindi se avessero avuto un tecnico dei condizionatori da contattare avrebbe avuto tutto il tempo per sistemare la cosa). Dulcis in fundo rientrando la seconda sera all’una di notte una macchina parcheggiata davanti al passo carrabile! Abbiamo chiamato il numero del b&b e ci è stato detto o di chiamare i vigili o di chiedere nei locali accanto! Il bello è che sapeva esattamente chi era perché dopo un minuto è arrivato un tipo scusandosi e dicendo che sono amici! Potete immaginare all’una di notte quando ce ne potesse fregare e avevamo anche già chiamato la polizia! Mi dispiace perché la posizione e il parcheggio all’interlo lo rendono un posto comodissimo, ma penso proprio che non ci vedranno mai più!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

aurore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau séjour

Face au site de Pompéi Chambre magnifique propre Hôte sympa Nous reviendrons avec plaisir
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amaury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Nous n’avons passé qu’une nuit mais tout s’est très bien passé. Le gérant, très amical, nous a très bien accueilli et bien aidé pour le dîner et pour la visite du site de Pompéi. L’endroit est tout neuf, situé juste en face du site. Les chambres sont spacieuses, avec des volets roulants électriques, ce qui permet de ne pas être gêné par la lumière. La literie est confortable. Il y a en plus un parking gratuit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t say enough on how well we were treated.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had great time at 11 Vecchio Fauno. It's located across from Scavia Pompeii. The Church and square is within walking distance, There are many chooses for restaurants close by. I would highly recommend this hotel. Wanted to see Mnt. Vesuvius but it was raining.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

pablo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel davanti agli scavi, comodo il parcheggio. Potrebbe essere migliorato il comfort in camera con dei semplici accorgimenti, mancano dei ripiani e degli sgabelli, soprattutto in bagno dove non ci sono nemmeno i ganci per gli asciugamani e, non aver spazio per appoggiare le cose è irritante, il box doccia è molto piccolo. La colazione è insufficiente sia in quantità che in qualità. Il proprietario è gentile e disponibile. La struttura carina e curata.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018