Monastero Santa Rosa

Soaring vaulted ceilings give way to cosy white and neutral decor in these 26sq m rooms, which showcase contemporary Italian style alongside antique features. Sea views are the focus, with both the bedroom and ensuite bathroom (which has a shower) overlooking the Bay of Salerno. As well as a king-size bed, guests will find all the luxury trimmings, including a flatscreen TV, free WiFi, individually controlled air-conditioning and a minibar/mini-fridge. Guests should note that only over-16s can stay in this suite category.

Approximately 28sq m, the Deluxe Double rooms have sea-facing arched windows and decor that combines vanilla tones with accents of marine blue: a suitable nod towards the nautical. Rooms have flatscreen TVs, WiFi, a minibar/mini-fridge and individually controlled air-conditioning, plus an antique built-in desk. Even the tubs in the roomy bathrooms have views stretching across the Bay of Salerno, and ensuites also have a walk-in rain shower.

These 44sq m Deluxe Suites each boast a spacious bedroom and ensuite – both with sea views. Bathrooms contain deep sunken bath tubs with heated towel rails and a walk-in rain shower. The suite’s decor is nautically blue and neutral with mahogany features, including antique desks built into the walls, and mod cons including a flatscreen TV, free WiFi, a minibar/mini-fridge, and individually controlled air-conditioning. Black-and-white photographs of the monastery hang on the walls, evoking a sense of the building’s former life.

Each of these 22sq m rooms has a small private terrace with direct views of the sea. Decorated in tones of vanilla and marine blue, each room has a queen-size bed and a sea-view ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and walk-in shower. There’s also WiFi, a flatscreen TV, a minibar and air-conditioning.

The Open Space Deluxe Suite is more like a mini apartment than a hotel room, with an emphasis (as the name suggests) on space. The open-plan vaulted living area is nautically decorated in blue and off-white, with handpicked antique furnishings and historic black-and-white photos of the monastery on the walls. The suite includes a flatscreen TV, WiFi, built-in desk/workspace, minibar/mini-fridge and individually controlled air-conditioning, and the ensuite bathroom has both a walk-in shower and a bath tub.

This suite is perfect for couples seeking total privacy and uninterrupted views. The Santa Rosa’s 130sq m Penthouse has a spacious living and dining room with fireplace, a separate wet bar, upstairs mezzanine bedroom, a luxurious bathroom with a tub big enough for two and a separate walk-in rain shower. Huge windows look out over the ocean, and facilities include a flatscreen TV, WiFi, a minibar/mini-fridge and individually controlled air-conditioning. The contemporary nautical decor is complemented by hand-selected antiques from the monastery.

Decorated in blue and neutral tones, the 50sq m Deluxe Terrace Suite has a private entrance and a large terrace looking out across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Black-and-white photographs of the monastery hang on the walls, evoking a sense of the building’s former life. The big bathroom holds a deep sunken bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Guests will find a flatscreen TV, minibar/mini-fridge, WiFi access, and individually controlled air-conditioning, as well as handpicked Italian furniture and antiques.

With fine white Italian linen and dark antique wood, this large 75sq m Premium Terrace Suite is fit for a VIP. A 49sq m private terrace overlooks the hotel’s infinity pool in the tiered garden. The suite has a private entrance and separate living area with alcove seating – ideal for sea-gazing. There’s also a flatscreen TV, radio, WiFi, minibar/mini-fridge, a walk-in closet, and individually controlled air-conditioning. The large bathroom contains a bathtub and a walk-in shower. Guests can sleep on this suite's sofabed for €154 a night (over-18s only).