We had an exceptional experience at the Hotel Forum. The rooms were simple, but very nice. Our room overlooked the street and had a great view of Mt. Vesuvius, and even though it faced the street, it was very quiet. This is the first time I have stayed at a hotel where the reality was as good or better than the pictures on their website. The restaurant had a beautiful view of the courtyard with orange and lemon trees. The main courtyard near the entrance was equally beautiful with organs and lemon trees and a great place to relax with a drink after a day of touring. The staff was very nice, but a special thanks to Elana in the restaurant. Our first night there, after a long travel day we were exhausted. She invited us to eat in the dining room long before they normally served dinner and it was delicious. She was also very friendly and breakfast and helped us with our attempts to learn the language. Lastly, location for Pompei was excellent. Thirty yards from one of the entrances to Pompeii, and ten minute to Pompei train station (a longer, but still easy walk to Pompei-Scavi translation.) Would highly recommend.