Zi' Carmela

“3 Stars with a Clean Heart”

I recently spent five days in Zi Carmela and hand on heart I can say I haven't had a nicer holiday in years. The cleaning staff are exceptionally hard-working and 'clean' (and I suffer from germaphobia) and it's evident that they put a lot of effort in to keeping the rooms and hotel well sanitise… more

I recently spent five days in Zi Carmela and hand on heart I can say I haven't had a nicer holiday in years. The cleaning staff are exceptionally hard-working and 'clean' (and I suffer from germaphobia) and it's evident that they put a lot of effort in to keeping the rooms and hotel well sanitised. The sheets and towels are beautifully white and sanitised (when I saw a tiny hole in the towel or bed sheet, I remembered that it is three stars with a 'family vibe' to it and furthermore, what would I have prefered in this current climate: pristine, clean sheets with a little defect or unsanitised ones without any holes? Living in Italy already, I can tell you that I have a firm scope of what Italian food should be and they served really wholesome, traditional, locally sourced dishes. The fish is brought in FRESH every day, the pasta cooked to perfection and EVEN when you don't fancy what is on the menu, they try their hardest to please you with something suitable to your taste, for example at breakfast time I had asked for vegetables to be put aside for dinner time and another night I didn't eat a first course, so they gave me double serving of the second.... The waiters are local and experienced but perhaps don't speak English so well. After reading other reviews, I think those complaining should look around and see that they majority of Zi Carmela's guests are locals and trust me.... Food/Coffee is the top priority for people in and around Naples. They won't settle for any rubbish! We found the staff to be polite, friendly, relaxed and experienced, which goes a long way in this day and age where the majority of workers just launch plates/information in your face and grunt a response. Just a snag was the WiFi in certain areas, but in Ischia the connection is generally dodgy because it's a semi-remote island. Honestly speaking, for 3 stars I couldn't grumble with what I got for my money/half board... I've stayed in five stars and got much, much less. Grazie e a presto!

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“Great place to spend a little holiday on the island.”

This hotel is a really good place to spend a short holiday in Ischia. To start with, the building is located in a position very close to the road, just take 2 steps and you are facing the sea. Still talking about the location, there are various highly recommended restaurants, where you can eat real… more

This hotel is a really good place to spend a short holiday in Ischia. To start with, the building is located in a position very close to the road, just take 2 steps and you are facing the sea. Still talking about the location, there are various highly recommended restaurants, where you can eat really well even if after all it was already taken for granted, remembering that we are in Italy, even better on an island than Naples. Speaking of the Hotel, however, the reception is very hospitable and speaks clearly. The Hotel also has a relaxation room, where there is a heated swimming pool, a hydromassage tub and a Turkish bath. A perfect place to relax and not think about anything. Speaking of the room, however, it is essential. Inside there is a double/separate bed, a SmartTV (in my case 32 inches), a clean and sanitized bathroom also equipped with a shower, and finally a window from which you can admire the fantastic panorama of the island. But ultimately the adjective was obvious, we're in Italy guys. Finally, there is also a buffet where you can choose sweet/savory foods, fruit juices, breakfast drinks, fresh fruit, croissants and more. To finish this review, I'll give you a small summary. The Hotel is really welcoming, clean and comfortable, but if you want to think about the landscape, I write a word that is as good as a novel... Italy.

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“Good & BAD”

Hotel is ideally situated in Forio. deluxe room was worse for wear foam seat with no cushion cover holes in towels beds left in hallway safe was not bolted down & the cleaner left the door open on two occasions. Breakfast poor service & quality of food, cheese & ham served in insufficient quanti… more

Hotel is ideally situated in Forio. deluxe room was worse for wear foam seat with no cushion cover holes in towels beds left in hallway safe was not bolted down & the cleaner left the door open on two occasions. Breakfast poor service & quality of food, cheese & ham served in insufficient quantity for the number of guests. Good hot tub & spa facilities. ischia was very pleasant with regular bus services,taxi & boat trips to other parts of the island including Naples, Sorento,Capri, Posetano & Amalfia the rooms were cleaned daily but towels were thread bare.

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