Crescent Moon

Location on the water / close to the promenade that leads to the ferries to Amalfi Coast, SmartTV (for relaxing to watch a show while resting our tired bones after a day of walking), cleanliness, comfortable bed.

​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable 25th Anniversary – Simply Perfection! ​Choosing the Crescent Moon for our 25th wedding anniversary was the best decision we could have made. It was, without a doubt, the ideal place to celebrate such a special milestone. ​The apartment itself is 10/10: incredibly clean, cozy, and beautifully designed. It features a modern and super secure keyless access system that made check-in and coming and going incredibly easy. The location is perfect, with easy access to everything, and the terrace offers magnificent, breathtaking views. ​However, what truly made our stay unforgettable was Stefania. We have never experienced such an incredible welcome in all our travels. She is the definition of professionalism, warmth, and genuine kindness. Knowing it was our anniversary, she went above and beyond to have the room ready early for our arrival. ​She turned our room into a romantic honeymoon-style paradise, beautifully decorated, and even surprised us with thoughtful anniversary gifts that we will cherish forever. The attention to detail was unmatched: there were delicious homemade cookies waiting for us, plenty of food and drinks, and a fully stocked bathroom with everything we could possibly need. She also gave us the best local recommendations for dining and sightseeing. ​Stefania didn't just host us; she cared for us and made sure our anniversary would stay in our memories forever. ​It is a well-deserved 5-star experience because it is simply impossible to do more or do it better. ​Thank you so much, Stefania, for the best reception we could have ever dreamed of. You deserve all the praise! We highly, highly recommend the Crescent Moon to anyone looking for a perfect stay.

First and foremost, our host Stefania was outstanding and an absolute pleasure to deal with. She went above and beyond to meet our needs and to ensure that we were happy and comfortable. Stefania was always very responsive, and we appreciated all the extra touches she provided that made our stay memorable. The room itself was tastefully decorated, modern and clean, and had an incredible view from the large balcony. It was also in a very convenient location near the centre of Salerno.

No complaints, all good.

We go to Salerno at least a couple times of year when visiting with my cousins who live in a nearby town. We have often admired THE CRESCENT since it opened last year and decided we'd stay there on our next trip. When we found a site on Booking we decided to try it. I spent 4 years rating hotels and restaurants so perhaps, while my review might be very critical, it is accurate. Know the facts before deciding to book.

The publicity we read was different than the reality we encountered upon our arrival. First off, when we arrived at our room the elevator opened to a hall area littered with bikes, strollers and what appeared to be garbage in a plastic bag (see pic). The site advertises ocean views and, while the website photo DOES show the ocean; it can only be seen if you stand in one small corner of the room and, from that small corner you can see a tiny slice of the sea. The way the ad/photo are presented it gives you the (false) impression that it is an ocean view, which it definitely is not. Our "view" was to the parking lot below! In addition, the "breakfast" consisted of a few sweet cookies in packs on a tiny desk that had to also house the coffee machine, cups, saucers, etc. In short, the space was totally inadequate but it DID match the postage-stamp size of the room which could barely accommodate a queen (matrimoniale) bed and two nightstands. A posted Italian document in the room STATED the minimum (WHICH INCLUDED BREAKFAST) and the maximum allowable rate charged so we were sure that these accommodations should have provided some type of breakfast. The photos selected on the site portrayed the room as a pretty luxurious set up but the nice bed spread shown in the photos didn't match the berry colored one encountered. It was very inexpensive, shabby and stained. The underlying "comforter" was basically polyester quilt that was nothing more --no covering and looked like something purchased at Ikea. The lovely throw pillows advertised in the photo, as well as the orchid, etc. were nowhere to be found. The bathroom had no heat and we were there on a cloudy November weekend. When we complained, it was only then that we were told that the condo does not turn on the heating until late November--but we were never told any of this before our stay.