Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli - MGallery by Sofitel

The history of the Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli - MGallery by Sofitel has its roots in the Neapolitan aristocracy. The hotel draws its name from the Caracciolo di Santo Buono, who were a powerful family that played a central role in the history of southern Italy, especially the Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily. The Caracciolo family acquired the land that the hotel now occupies when they were given a castle just outside of the old city of Naples for loyal service to the king. This castle was later damaged by a dramatic earthquake and replaced with the Palazzo Caracciolo, the current structure, in 1584. Since then, the building has survived revolution and invasion, held the court of the Doge of Naples, and hosted the weddings of European royals. Now, this historic building is home to the beautiful Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli - MGallery by Sofitel. Surrounding the Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli is the wonderful and historic city of Naples. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 because of its 2,500 years of history, this city has a wealth of culture and history just waiting to be discovered. From the buried ancient structures of the Macellum to the lively and chaotic Spaccanapoli street that runs through much of the town, cultural travelers will find an endless bounty of experiences lying just outside the hotel door. The hotel is also convenient for business travelers, being located in one of the major cities in southern Italy and just a short drive from the Naples International Airport.