Ischia hotels

Americans don't go to Ischia..they would rather spend a ton of $$$ on the better known island of Capri......good for me..........Ischia is lovely, its people are warm, friendly and kind, the shops are gorgeous.....the Aragona Palace has it all and is near to the port so you do not need any other transportation to get there........ There is a lovely TERME, a beautiful hotel top outdoor pool over looking the port.......the food is plentiful and excellent as is their staff, the spa facility offers a wide range of treatments--the BEST facial I ever had was there. You can walk everywhere and shop along the way, as there are many restuarants right in the area... I've been there twice and will return !!!

Delicious variety of breakfast. Spa included in price.

We found the staff exceptional from reception to checkout.Most staff spoke english which helped since we only know afew words of Italian It was a totally relaxing 3 days and we wish we had stayed longer. It would be a great place for a second honeymoon. The restaurant served great breakfasts and dinners. Our last night was a special dinner and entertainment and dancing outside on the patio. My wife loved her massage at the spa. The local bus stops outside the hotel and we toured the island of Ischia by bus. A visit to the castle is a must. There are numerous beaches a short walk from almost every bus stop. We found the Querce a great bargain with fine accommodations and great food served by friendly staff. We can't wait to return.

Ischia is beautiful --go. The Hotel Strand Delphini has substandard service. After traveling 24 hours I was shown to a small, dark, dirty, ragged room. I barely had the strength to complain, but after trying to get me to stay in the tiny hole they finally agreed to another room -- definitely not four star. The hotel did not like having a single woman in the restaurant, and the only bad food (quite bad) and bad service (surly and churlish waiter and waitress) I had anywhere on the island was in the hotel restaurant. I had a long stay at the Delphini -- eight days. When very cold it took me 2 days to get a blanket like cardboard. I had the feeling, reinforced by an Austrian woman I met, that the Italians at the hotel were getting much better rooms and better treatment than single women from other countries. I paid for a double room -- cold and not terribly clean. Shower stall was moldy. For all its rot though it was most spectacular location and view on the island. It's a hike to town, so if you don't like to walk a few miles ... Ishchia was heavenly, and I do want to return someday...but never to the Delphini. They were rude and dishonest. I do not speak Italian perhaps a contributing factor... the staff didn't really speak English, but I really don't think that was the problem. Every other establishment I went too treated me beautifully. Ischia is the Garden of Eden, but avoid the mean nasty Delphini.