Hotel Palazzo Murat is in Positano’s center, 800 ft from the beach. In an elegant 18th-century building, it is surrounded by landscaped grounds and enjoys panoramic views of the village. Most of the spacious rooms overlook the sea, the garden, or the perched town. All air conditioned and non-smoking, they include flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. A breakfast buffet is served every morning on the grounds-view courtyard, and includes homemade pastries. Al Palazzo restaurant serves local specialties on a porch surrounded by centuries-old citrus trees. During the summer, Palazzo Murat provides a boat for tours along the Amalfi Coast. The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can also provide free beach towels.