Sorrento Hotels
Sorrento expert Eddie Best takes a periodical look at some of the best places to stay in Sorrento. There's a wide range of accommodation in the town and at any one time there can be in excess of 300 options to choose from. Those options range from private apartments to bed and breakfasts, guest houses and of course hotels.
In Eddie's latest missive he takes a look at the top end of the market with Sorrento's five star establishments: the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, the Hotel Bellevue Syrene, the Grand Hotel Royal, the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori and the Grand Hotel La Favorita.
If you're looking for further advice on where to stay in Sorrento you can drop Eddie a line via info@italyreview.com and he'll be happy to share his expertise with you. The more detail you provide the better and he'll come back with some options that suit your requirements, all free of charge.
In Eddie's latest missive he takes a look at the top end of the market with Sorrento's five star establishments: the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, the Hotel Bellevue Syrene, the Grand Hotel Royal, the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori and the Grand Hotel La Favorita.
If you're looking for further advice on where to stay in Sorrento you can drop Eddie a line via info@italyreview.com and he'll be happy to share his expertise with you. The more detail you provide the better and he'll come back with some options that suit your requirements, all free of charge.
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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Opened in 1834, the 5-star Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is one of the grandest of the grand hotels in Sorrento. Situated in the centre of Sorrento with its own Michelin starred restaurant, frescoed ceilings and period furniture, the hotel exudes opulence and grandeur. The pool area and spa are surrounded by 20,000 square metres of impressive citrus gardens where guests can relax and enjoy drinks and snacks from the poolside bar. |
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
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The hotel also has spectacular views across the Bay Of Naples including the picturesque Marina Piccola and mighty Mount Vesuvius. Many distinguished guests have stayed in the hotel including Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti and the hotel’s namesake, Queen Victoria of Sweden.
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Hotel Bellevue Syrene
The sumptuous and elegant 5-star Hotel Bellevue Syrene was originally a Roman Villa and converted to a hotel in 1820. Almost every room has a sea view balcony offering majestic views of the Bay of Naples and combines classical architecture with a modern design. The hotel has a small outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and an elevator takes you down to the private sunbathing platform on the sea. |
Hotel Bellevue Syrene
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It also has two restaurants, one indoor, and the other is on a magnificent outdoor terrace with the classic Sorrento sea views. A lounge bar offers live piano music at night and the club lounge has free drinks and snacks through the day until 20:00.
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Grand Hotel Royal
Originally built in 1898, the 5-star Grand Hotel Royal is very nicely located in central Sorrento on the cliff directly overlooking the sea. Luxurious furnishings, antiques, paintings and crystal chandeliers adorn the two indoor restaurants, lounges and foyer. There is also an outdoor restaurant, an indoor bar and outdoor bar. Marble staircases are another nice feature and most of the rooms have inlaid furniture, a nice balcony and marble bathrooms. The rooms have an electric kettle with free tea and coffee plus two bottles of water daily. |
Grand Hotel Royal
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A good sized swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and a pool-bar overlooks the sea and gardens. The large and impressive gardens have palm and citrus trees with tables and comfortable chairs where guests can relax. A fabulous terrace stretches all the way along the edge of the sea with views of the Marina Piccola and Vesuvius. A lift takes you down to a large bathing platform with sunbeds, a snack bar and easy access to the sea. Slightly higher is another terrace with more tables and chairs, more sunbeds and more gardens.
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Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
Originally a 19th-Century villa, the 5-star Grand Hotel Ambasciatori is now a luxurious and elegant hotel on the cliff top right on the edge of the sea with spectacular views of Mount Vesuvius and the whole Bay of Naples . The large and beautiful gardens have a magnificent outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, a spacious swimming pool area with sunbeds and parasols, and a lift takes you to the bathing platform on the sea with steps into the sea. |
Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
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The Grand Hotel Ambasciatori is in a quiet position just a fifteen minute walk to the centre of Sorrento. It’s furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs, inlaid furniture, marble staircases, antiques and paintings. It has two sumptuous restaurants with outdoor terraces and three snack bars; one in the hotel, one by the pool and one at the sunbathing platform by the sea.
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Grand Hotel La Favorita
The Grand Hotel La Favorita, is a beautiful and modern 5-star hotel recently opened in the historic centre of Sorrento with fine antiques, paintings, luxurious furniture and Roman busts adding real grandeur. Next to the heated rooftop pool is a sunbathing terrace and nearby is the rooftop restaurant and bar, all offering splendid views of the Bay of Naples. It also boasts a stylish indoor restaurant overlooking lush gardens and a bar with sumptuous leather chesterfields. |
Grand Hotel La Favorita
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The location is perfect with the Piazza Tasso (main square) less than a 5 minute walk and the main shopping streets of Sorrento in easy walking distance. It’s also handy for the ferry point at the Marina Piccola, the bus/train station and the Marina Grande.
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