We stayed here out of desperation -- we had experienced a car problem and my husband wasn't feeling well -- and it was recommended by the tire repair shop nearby.

Hotel K was a three star, barely. I saw a room which was small and dark for 85 Euros, including garaging our rental car. But when we brought the bags in, I asked (in my best Italian, as the desk man spoke no English) for a larger room and got it for the same price. It was a better room, but still rather drab. Clean, but the shower curtain was too short and the floor flooded. There were no English channels on the TV. Breakfast was minimal. The day desk man spoke English and directed us to the autostrada, but he had little patience.

All in all, Hotel K is to be avoided if possible.

We've spent several days in Sorrento and along the Amalfi Coast, and found Hotel K through Frommer's. It's a quite comfortable room with free wi-fi, although as a recent review mentioned, it doesn't overlook the ocean. It has free parking, but wouldn't be convenient to the train station, or to ferry access.

But, why anyone would stay in Salerno thinking that it would be a beach destination in December is somewhat surprising. It's been chilly and rainy, but still beautiful along the coast. We might have spent a night in Ravello (beautiful) or elsewhere, but the weather was discouraging for cliff hikes, etc.

And Salerno is an overnight before we head towards Matera and Puglia or Sicily.

Salerno has the ugliest beach I have ever seen. There was more trash there than after Spring Break at Panama City. We stayed at Hotel K, based on Frommer's recommendation and after reading reviews here. Frommer's contains false information in that this hotel does NOT overlook the sea, nor do any of the rooms have balconies that overlook the sea. It is located next to some deteriorated buildings. The hotel is not conveniently located; the walk to the train station (center of town) from the hotel is 45 minutes. We stayed two days and none of the staff spoke English. The friendly manager mentioned here was not on premises during our stay. We traveled from Rome down throughout the Amalfi coast and there are lots of better places to stay than Salerno.

Just returned from a visit to the K Hotel in Salerno, Italy. Have never experienced such incredible kindness. I got ill, did not speak Italian and was really thinking of returning to the US before I spoke to the director the hotel who spoke english very well and extended herself beyond the call of duty. I received the medical attention I needed and was able to enjoy the rest of my vacation. She also had one of her assistants personally take us to the bank to get more Euros and recommended a restaurant that served the best fish in Salerno and believe me it was the best fresh fish I have ever had. The hotel also offered a free breakfast and that was so Italian and wonderful. I am so thankful that I met this wonderful director in Salerno. The accomodations are not luxurious, but the heart and service are. I will always have warm thoughts about my stay in Salerno.

Patricia