Crowne Plaza Caserta - Caserta, Italy 

A new Conference/Business Hotel. Handy to find the town of Matera from Naples Airport but finding the hotel was a different matter. For some reason, and it could have been us and due the fact we were tired and it was dark, but we saw most of Caserta before we were actually given fairly accurate directions by a young lad sweeping out a Pizza take away just before closing at midnight. Did find the prosutitutes though (by mistake) and that was the busiest street in town. Good hotel and friendly staff. A new build so everything was fresh and working correctly. Swimming pool looked good althought overlooked by local housing. Stayed using my Loyalty points so it was cost effective but would have thought twice about paying the published rate for our room at over Euro300.

A beautiful hotel. Brand new and well designed. The inside foyer has a lovely water feature. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and comfortable with flat screen tv. You definately need a car though as although the area is being built up around it there is nothing significant close by within walking distance. The area is not in a holiday resort but it is a good hotel to have as a base to visit Pompei etc (if you are brave enough to drive in the naples area!). The food is good but so expensive!! Breakfast is basic and not worth the high price but we had it included in room cost. The piano player in the foyer while you are eating breakfast is a lovely!