I had more or less given up hope of finding any suitable accommodation in Naples when I tried the Nettuno. It’s very central, just off Piazza Bovio, on the edge of the old town, close to the University, but within a block of the main bus routes. The building is an old courtyard block, I have no idea how old, and the hotel is on the top floors (there’s a good lift), with a reassuringly firmly-locked wrought-iron grill at ground level to discourage unwanted strangers. (Ring the bell, say you want a room, and they’ll let you in to discuss it.)
Arriving at the fourth floor, the space is tastefully modernised–-white walls, terracotta tiles, hanging plants in majolica containers, and old wooden blanket chests. My room on the fifth floor was small but adequate, with a firm single bed, chairs, table, wardrobe, Italian-only TV, and brand-new fully-fitted bathroom en suite.
There isn’t much to say about it, because I didn’t have any problems. There were big soft fresh towels every day, everything worked well, nothing was inconvenient. The rooms on this floor all seemed to be grouped together in twos or threes, behind large old carved outer doors opening onto the terrace overlooking the stairwell. Presumably they had originally been tiny individual apartments, but it would be very suitable for a large family or friends travelling together. All in all, very quiet, cool, and relaxing-–sounds from the street were unobtrusive, although internal noise could be disturbing.
I think this hotel is owned by a young family, who are upgrading it–-I never saw anyone over about 35, and at quiet times during the day the reception was manned by a young mother with assorted children.
There are no public rooms, so a light breakfast is served pre-packed, airline-style, on a tray in your room. 40 euro a night, including breakfast.