Garden Napoli

Although it is located near the railway station and close to old Naples city but I would still advice to avoid it as the basic facility is not there like hot water for tea or coffee and no toaster in breakfast.

Located close to train station and bus stop to airport. Room was very basic with a big terrace (balcony). Shower was a rather too small. We had problems with the cistern which kept dripping on the toilet seat. Lots of eateries nearby. However, the the area is a bit rough.

We arrived Sunday lunchtime, it’s our first visit to Naples, we had found out before from the hotel that there is street parking or paid parking available for our hire car. The man said we could leave our car outside while we unloaded, then we asked where there was parking and showed him our disabled blue badge, he didn’t seem bothered so we looked ourselves. For 1.5 hrs we drove around tirelessly looking to park but couldn’t understand any signs, we even asked a policeman if we could park in a particular spot but he wouldn’t help. Nobody spoke a single word of English. Eventually we went back to the hotel, I was in tears as it was so stressful and not the start to the holiday we had planned. We asked the man where the paid parking was so he just growled, almost shouted at us in Italian and pointed to where it was. Eventually after driving round the block 3 times we found the underground parking. When we got back with our ticket we asked him do we pay him or the car park direct and again he shouted at us. We went to our room and rang the emergency number as so upset. The lift which is the only way to your room is tiny and so hot. The room is ok, very basic, the fridge is so old, the shower came apart and needed a good scrub. We had a hell nights sleep as the air con wasn’t great, it was so noisy so you couldn’t have the door open. The WiFi only worked if you sat in the lobby, breakfast was very basic but ok, the staff didn’t speak to you. We checked out and luckily a different staff member who was nicer than the little horrible man. We were supposed to stay here again on Saturday night but hays have changed it so we can stay in sorrento another night as Naples is so unsafe, dirty, there are so many beggars, we saw a street full of what we have found out are boat people, huge piles of rubbish etc etc. We were worried if our car would still be there and it was luckily. The pizza place opposite was lovely.

About a 5 minute walk from the main station in Plaza Garibaldi. This station is also the 1st drop off point for the Alibus from Naples Airport. The hotel itself is everything you would expect from a 3 star hotel. It only has 2 floors which are only accessible by lift. The rooms are on the 6th & 7th floor as the other floors are privately owned flats. The hotel is situated in a very busy area & the traffic is constant. The closed windows make a big difference & help block out the noise. My only complaint is that there are no coffee/tea making facilities in the room, but there are vending machines in the corridor, & it is a nice cup of coffee. If you go b&b, the breakfast choices are what you would expect from a European breakfast, croissants, cornflakes,coffee, tea, jam, salami, cheese, yoghurt. Just enough to set you up for a day out.

The one reason you stay in a hotel is to sleep. I did not sleep a wink due to them turning the air con off. It was june and around 35 in the day. The only time you need it is at night, when you need to be comfortable to sleep. Gave it 2 stars as it was clean. Can't comment on breakfast as i left prior to being able o take advantage of it.