We stayed in this hotel for a week last autumn. Had chosen it because of the location and the views. Overall we were very satisified with our stay. The room was ok, basic but nothing to complain about, view from the terrace was very beautiful. Lots of steps from the street, but that´s not a problem if you are ok with your feet. Finally dining was every night a wonderful experience. We still miss Nicola´s presentation of the night´s menu. " The first plate tonight is....and the second plate tonight is...." And the food cooked by his wife was every time just excellent. If only we coild, we would go back tomorrow.

We stayed just 2 nights (sadly0 at the Villa San Michele in early Novmeber and fell in love with the place. This is a special place, not luxurious rooms but outstanding views, landscaping, and lots of character. The rooms are simple but clean and have nice colorful tiled floors. The balcony was fabulous - sitting there we did feel luxurious! There is also a nice large sunbathing terrace, and a small terrace at sea level where you can swim in the clear blue water. Even in early Nivemeber my husband was able to swim. There are wonderful details at every turn going down the many levels (and steps!) through gardens and terraces. As much as we loved exploring the Amalfi Coast towns, we made time to spend at the hotel each day, and it was one of the highlights of our trip.
We had the most contact with Emiliano and his service is first class, and he is warm and charming too. He was helpful, courteous, and patient, from the moment he magically appeared to help with our bags when we arrived.
Their restaurant had closed in Nov. so we didn't get to try the food everyone raves about. It is about a 15 minute walk to get to restaurants in Atrani (a small fishing village with a cozy square) but not a lot of choices there. Amalfi is about a 25 minute walk, but at night the road is even more treacherous, so we took the bus to dinner - a bit of a wild ride!
I do agree with a few other reviewers that the only small thing that could be improved is the breakfast. Great coffee and juice, and the rolls and croissants were good, but that's all that is served, and we felt having fresh fruit or fruit cups, and/or cereal and yogurt would have been nice.
The rates were very reasonable, and that only caps off the many reasons this is a wonderful place to stay. Can't wait to go back - really.

The best way to describe how good our time was with Nicola & Emanuela and the Deppino family at Villa San Michele is to simply show you the reader the email I sent to them not long after we returned to the UK........needless to say we will return one day for sure.

Emiliano e Nicola,
It has been two weeks since my wife and I stayed with the Deppino family. We both wanted to let you know that we really did enjoy ourselves and thought Villa San Michele was the perfect base from which to explore the Amalfi coast. Your hospitality, local knowledge and your willingness to assist us in having a good holiday was always so courteous and forthcoming even if most of our questions we had were about the times of the bus and the ferry!! Thank you again for a wonderful stay.
Have a good Christmas season and we wish you all well in 2012.
Speriamo di rivedervi presto.
Grazie mille
Steven & Denise

This hotel is not in the centre of Ravello but on the actual Amalfi Coast road (5km down from the centre of Ravello town) so has wonderful views straight over the bay. It is possible to walk up into Ravello though using the 1000 or so steps. Very friendly, helpful owners/staff. We stayed the first week in November and had wonderful weather and so made good use of the sun deck and even swam. The hotel was shutting for the winter as we left and the restaurant was only open for our first 2 nights. Dinner was nice but a little expensive and not a lot of choice ( no menu - just a choice of 2 dishes). Our room was beautiful with fabulous balcony. It was great to have a mini bar/fridge in the room. The bathroom was fine but the shower was a bit neglected.