The Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi in Amalfi Coast has been and continues to be one of the most significant monuments of the entire Amalfi Coast. Housed in a 12th-century monastery, hotel highlights include a 13th-century Norman-Arab cloister, the “Loggia” and the “Passeggiata dei Monaci”, a breathtaking walk overlooking the coastline. The Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, perched 80 meters above sea level on a cliff top, enjoys spectacular views of Amalfi and the Mediterranean Coast, yet is also just steps away from the historical city center and the harbor of Amalfi. With 53 rooms, the Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi has been totally refurbished and harmoniously blends modern comforts with the hotel's historic past. Among the numerous highlights, the hotel includes a panoramic restaurant, swimming pool, wellbeing oasis and fitness center, chapel and private parking. The Grand Hotel Conventi di Amalfi hotel in Amalfi Coast is a symbol of the historic "Grand Tour", a travel itinerary and rite of passage during the 17th through 19th centuries for the youth of Europe’s elite. It has become part of our collective memory through the numerous paintings, drawings and photographs in which it has appeared. From its picturesque setting to its magnificent cloister, tranquil lemon gardens and unique historical features, the beauty of the Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi has long been a source of inspiration for painters, photographers and travelers from around the world. The hotel will be temporarily closed starting on October 31, 2011. For more information go to: [http://www.ghconventodiamalfi.com]
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