It is located in the northeast of Anacapri town, towards the northwest of the island and west of Marina Grande.

Established in 2007, the hotel has 22 rooms, and eight suites,[1] and is situated in a restored late 19th century villa which once belonged to wealthy American sisters Sadiee and Kate Woolcott-Perry.

[2] Frommer's says of it, "Great attention to detail, elegance, and beautiful views have made a winner of this hotel, in spite of its less-than- desirable location on the main road from the harbor up to Capri and Anacapri.

"[3] The decor is described as "avante garde", with "zebra skin stools and high-end Florentine furniture.

"[4] Dorling Kindersley describes it as Capri's chicest hotel with "classical statues, quirky objects, black and white photos and art books.