Caruso, A Belmond Hotel vs La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Belmond vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.3 overall; La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.3. Caruso, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Caruso, A Belmond Hotel | La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Category | Resort | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 11th-century palace; hotel from 1893; Belmond restoration 2005 | 1984 |
| From | $1,500/night | $800/night |
| Rooms | 50 (17 rooms, 33 suites) + Villa Margherita access | 67 |
| Architect | Historic Palazzo d'Afflitto; Renzo Mongiardino interiors era; later Belmond restorations | 16th–17th-century twin manor houses (Son Canals) |
Dining
| Metric | Caruso, A Belmond Hotel | La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Caruso, A Belmond Hotel | La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 5 | 5 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Caruso, A Belmond Hotel | La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 8 |
Good to Know
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel
- Address: Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, Ravello; about 1.25 hours from Naples Airport (NAP).
- Seasonal hotel: confirm annual opening and closing dates (often spring through late October).
- Complimentary shuttle patterns to Amalfi and boat tours are frequently offered: confirm the current schedule.
- Ravello is hilltop: you will not walk to a sandy beach from the lobby; plan boat or car days for Positano and Amalfi.
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
- Deià is a steep hillside village — if mobility is limited, request a room close to the main manor houses and confirm golf-cart or staff assistance.
- Palma Airport (PMI) is about 45 minutes; Sóller is 20 minutes for a simpler day trip than driving into Palma.
- The art programme is real — book a session with resident painter Alan Hydes or sculptor Juan Waelder early in the stay.
- El Olivo is the one reservation that should be locked before you arrive in high season.
Summary
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.