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.
Five Star Hotels in Sorrento
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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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Four Star Hotels on Via Capo
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Hotel Bristol
Hotel Bristol has spectacular views over the Marina Grande, Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. It is well worth getting a sea-view balcony here but the panoramic views can be enjoyed from the three stylish restaurants, the large pool and the outdoor terraces. The hotel is in a quiet part of Sorrento and just a 10 minute downhill walk to the centre with a bus stop near the hotel. The classic, infinity pool is on the rooftop with sun beds, parasols, a pool-bar serving snacks and a paddling pool. |
Hotel Bristol
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Also on the rooftop is a huge outdoor terrace with tables and comfortable chairs, more sunbeds, and the lunchtime restaurant is nearby where you can also eat al fresco. There’s an indoor bar often with live entertainment at night and an outdoor terrace attached where you can admire the views with a drink.
The two evening restaurants have wall to wall windows showcasing those jaw-dropping views. There is a large garden area with flowers, olive trees, table tennis and a crazy golf course. A gym is available and you can relax in the sauna.
The two evening restaurants have wall to wall windows showcasing those jaw-dropping views. There is a large garden area with flowers, olive trees, table tennis and a crazy golf course. A gym is available and you can relax in the sauna.
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Hotel Minerva
Originally built in 1875, this classic Italian hotel has all of the modern facilities you could hope for with a large and charming outdoor terrace offering panoramic views over Sorrento, Vesuvius and the Gulf Of Naples. The rooftop pool has even better views and there is a smaller pool on the reception floor surrounded by deep-red parasols, sunbeds, tables and chairs. This elegant hotel has several comfortable lounges where you can relax and enjoy the stunning views while the bar provides drinks. It also has a fitness centre and hydro-massage pool. |
Hotel Minerva
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In the warm evenings, the restaurant serves meals on the outdoor terrace and there is an indoor restaurant. The hotel is in a quiet part of Sorrento and it’s a 10 minute downhill walk to the centre of Sorrento and there is a bus stop near the hotel.
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Hotel Capodimonte
Apart from the stunning views, the star of this hotel is the five-tiered swimming pool cascading down through the magnificent gardens. The pool is surrounded by sunbeds and parasols with a whirlpool, and a very comfortable snack bar. The rooms are in the classic style with elegant furniture and all of the modern amenities. Some have glorious sea views out to Vesuvius. There is traditional inlaid wood in the rooms and the floors have local Vietri tiles. |
Hotel Capodimonte
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The hotel boasts a spa and wellness centre, three restaurants and beautiful outdoor terraces. This large, luxury hotel is set in a peaceful location just a five minute walk into central Sorrento.
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Hotel Belair
Built into the cliff directly above the picturesque Marina Grande; Hotel Belair has a gorgeous infinity pool, a fitness centre, indoor and outdoor bars and restaurants, all with the most amazing views of Vesuvius and the Bay Of Naples. The outdoor terraces are an absolute delight and you can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoors in one of the best seats in Sorrento. Almost every room in this elegant hotel has a sea view balcony and the views are to die for! |
Hotel Belair
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Free drinks and snacks are served daily in the hotel lounge between 13:00 and 19:00. There is a handy staircase down to the Marina Grande with access to the hotel gardens and more sunbeds.
The hotel is a 10 minute downhill walk to central Sorrento with the shops, ferry point and bus/train station within easy reach. A bus stops outside of the hotel.
The hotel is a 10 minute downhill walk to central Sorrento with the shops, ferry point and bus/train station within easy reach. A bus stops outside of the hotel.
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Hotel Maison La Minervetta
Originally built in the 1950s, this boutique hotel sits on the cliff overlooking the Marina Grande with stunning views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. The hotel has a sun terrace that faces the sea with colourful parasols, tables and chairs. Breakfast and drinks are served here with breath-taking views. The 12 rooms have an artistic, nautical look with bold colours and picture windows showcasing those spectacular views. Some rooms have balconies and the hotel has a bar/lounge, an outdoor pool and sitting areas. |
Hotel Maison La Minervetta
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The hotel has no restaurant but there is a staircase down to the Marina Grande with its small pebble-beach, picturesque cafes and swish restaurants awaiting you. It’s just a 10 minute walk into central Sorrento with bustling cafes, shops and an unbelievable choice of restaurants.
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Hotel Miramare
This elegant hotel offers good views of the Gulf Of Naples. The enchanting outdoor pool has deckchairs and pretty flowers including roses and gardenias, and there is also a sun terrace on the roof. Drinks and snacks are served from the bar/lounge and there is also a snack bar. Breakfast is served in the public lounges and the nearest evening restaurant, Verdemare, is just a three minute walk. |
Hotel Miramare
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The hotel has 31 rooms with all of the modern comforts including air-conditioning, flat screen televisions, free Wi Fi and some have a sea view balcony. It’s 1.5 kilometres to Sorrento town centre and probably a 20 minute downhill walk.
Four Star Hotels in Central Sorrento
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Imperial Hotel Tramontano
The hotel is in an excellent position right on the sea-front in the centre of Sorrento between Marina Piccola and Marina Grande. Each marina is easily walkable yet it’s less than a 10 minute walk to the main square, Piazza Tasso. Originally a villa and converted in 1812 to the Imperial Hotel Tramontano, the oldest parts of this distinguished hotel date back to the 16th century. The hotel has spectacular sea-views from the outdoor terrace including Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. |
Imperial Hotel Tramonto
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Inspired by the beautiful views, it’s said that the famous song, Torna a Surriento ("Come Back to Sorrento"), was written on the terrace in 1902 and the hotel has a plaque on the wall near reception. The song was written by Ernesto De Curtis and his brother, Giambattista De Curtis, wrote the words.
The gardens have centuries-old flora with an outdoor swimming pool and a café serving drinks and snacks. The elegant indoor lounges have frescoes, statues, oil-paintings and inlaid furniture. Some rooms have sea-views as does the indoor restaurant.
The gardens have centuries-old flora with an outdoor swimming pool and a café serving drinks and snacks. The elegant indoor lounges have frescoes, statues, oil-paintings and inlaid furniture. Some rooms have sea-views as does the indoor restaurant.
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Hotel Continental
The Hotel Continental is in the very heart of Sorrento, set back slightly from the sea but still offering glorious panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius from the sea-view balconies and the superb rooftop restaurant. There is a large swimming pool with sun-beds, deckchairs, a whirlpool and a café. The hotel also boasts its own wellness centre, both indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars, and a really convenient private lift which can take you down to Sorrento’s “beach clubs.” |
Hotel Continental
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The picturesque Marina Grande is just a 10 minute walk away. Sorrento’s old town with the quaint cobblestone streets packed with shops, restaurants and cafes can be reached in about 6 minutes.
The hotel has 83 rooms and is next to the beautiful gardens of Piazza della Vittoria with sea views, of course.
The hotel has 83 rooms and is next to the beautiful gardens of Piazza della Vittoria with sea views, of course.
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Grand Hotel de la Ville
The Grand Hotel de la Ville is in a prime location in the quiet part of the centre of Sorrento and a 10 minute walk to Piazza Tasso. The hotel has a rooftop terrace with a pool and sun-beds offering sea views including Vesuvius. You’ll also find tables, chairs and a bar on the roof along with a whirlpool. A larger outdoor pool is found in the garden area also with sun loungers and a whirlpool. Choose from two delightful restaurants while the hotel also has a comfortable lounge, two bars and a garden snack bar. |
Grand Hotel de la Ville
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The Grand Hotel de la Ville also has local inlaid-wood furniture, marble floors and all of the modern facilities. All 120 rooms have a balcony and some have sea views while others have a garden view. The hotel is about 150 metres from the sea.
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Grand Hotel Riviera
The Grand Hotel Riviera is right on the sea front with stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. It has a panoramic outdoor swimming pool with a whirlpool, sun loungers, parasols, trees and a café. A lift takes you down to the private bathing platform on the sea with more sun loungers, snorkelling facilities and another café. This well-appointed and luxurious hotel has indoor and outdoor restaurants, indoor and outdoor bars, outdoor terraces and a very comfortable indoor lounge with sea views. |
Grand Hotel Riviera
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It’s in the quiet part of Sorrento with no traffic noise and it’s just a 15 minute stroll to Sorrento’s main square, Piazza Tasso, on flat terrain.
Grand Hotel Riviera has 105 rooms and most of them have balconies. Some rooms have sea-views while others have garden views.
Grand Hotel Riviera has 105 rooms and most of them have balconies. Some rooms have sea-views while others have garden views.
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Hotel Regina
Hotel Regina is located in the quiet part of Sorrento’s historical centre. It’s set back slightly from the sea-front but still offers panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. The rooftop lounge and cocktail bar is the star of the show with panoramic sea views and good views of Sorrento. Fully refurbished in 2011, the hotel has an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and outdoor fitness area. Some rooms have sea views while others have pool views or garden views. |
Hotel Regina
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The hotel is handy for the Marina Grande which is just a 10 minute walk and Piazza Tasso is a slightly shorter walk.
The hotel has 36 rooms with a ground floor bar open until midnight while breakfast is served on the 4th floor with sea views. Hotel Regina has no evening restaurant but it’s very close to the cafes and restaurants of Sorrento.
The hotel has 36 rooms with a ground floor bar open until midnight while breakfast is served on the 4th floor with sea views. Hotel Regina has no evening restaurant but it’s very close to the cafes and restaurants of Sorrento.
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Hotel Antiche Mura
Hotel Antiche Mura is set in a very quiet area overlooking the Valley of the Mills, just 200 metres from Sorrento’s main square, Piazza Tasso. The hotel has a citrus garden surrounding a peaceful terrace and swimming pool with sun loungers, parasols and a poolside snack bar which serves drinks, pizzas and salads. The Antiche Mura also features the remains of one of the ancient walls of Sorrento. |
Hotel Antiche Mura
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An American-style buffet breakfast is served including eggs, bacon, fruit and pastries. Hotel Antiche Mura has no evening restaurant but the hotel is just a stone’s throw from the many restaurants and cafes in Sorrento.
Originally built in the 19th century, this sophisticated hotel has 52 newly renovated rooms including suites, family and interconnecting rooms. Most rooms have sumptuous interiors and marble bathrooms.
Originally built in the 19th century, this sophisticated hotel has 52 newly renovated rooms including suites, family and interconnecting rooms. Most rooms have sumptuous interiors and marble bathrooms.
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Grand Hotel Europa Palace
Very central hotel on the sea front in Sorrento yet just a 5 minute walk to the historic centre. The Grand Hotel Europa Palace has spectacular sea views including the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. A lift takes you down to the swimming pool and bathing platform with sun loungers and steps into the sea. Most rooms have a balcony and some have sea views while others have a garden view or city view. It has a gym, spa, bars, snack bars, indoor lounge and restaurant while breakfast and dinner can be served on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting. |
Grand Hotel Europa Palace
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Dating back to 1924, this contemporary hotel has 82 rooms and is surrounded by outdoor terraces and gardens.
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Hotel Carlton
The Hotel Carlton is Ideally situated in the centre of Sorrento, just a 3 minute walk to the main square (Piazza Tasso) while all of the town's many shops, cafes and restaurants are conveniently located nearby. The hotel is a great base for exploring the whole area with such facilities as the bus/train station just a 6 minute walk, the ferry point at the Marina Piccola less than 10 minutes away using the handy Sorrento Lift and the picturesque Marina Grande is around a 15 minute walk. |
Hotel Carlton
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Set back from the sea, the Hotel Carlton has a large outdoor pool with a snack bar, terraces with sun loungers, gardens, a solarium and an indoor bar/lounge.
Most of the 76 rooms have a balcony, some overlook the pool and some of the higher rooms have a sea view. A buffet breakfast is served in the indoor restaurant. There is no evening restaurant but Sorrento has hundreds to choose from within easy walking distance.
Most of the 76 rooms have a balcony, some overlook the pool and some of the higher rooms have a sea view. A buffet breakfast is served in the indoor restaurant. There is no evening restaurant but Sorrento has hundreds to choose from within easy walking distance.
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Hotel Conca Park
This hotel is in a very good central location close to the shops and restaurants of Sorrento with Piazza Tasso about a 5 minute walk. The hotel has a large pool with a children’s area, a poolside snack bar, and a sun terrace with sun-loungers and deckchairs. The large Mediterranean garden serves drinks at night. The hotel is set back from the sea and entrance is via a tunnel from the main road. The Conca Park serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and the evening meal. You can also choose from the a la carte menu or buffet evening meal. |
Hotel Conca Park
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The restaurant has views of the pool and the beautiful citrus gardens. A range of massages and beauty treatments are also available from the wellness centre which has whirlpools and a Turkish bath. Some rooms have garden views or views of the historic centre of Sorrento and the Bay Of Naples.
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Hotel Flora
Situated on the main shopping street in Sorrento, Corso Italia, the Grand Hotel Flora is about a 12 minute walk to the Piazza Tasso. It has a large pool with hydro-massage, sun loungers and a snack bar. The restaurant is on the top floor and has panoramic views of the Bay Of Naples including Vesuvius. Breakfast is also served in the restaurant or on the outdoor terrace. Renovated in 2003, the hotel has a lavish entrance hall with glass chandeliers, indoor lounge, bar, outdoor terraces and nearby tennis courts. |
Hotel Flora
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The 131 rooms have inlaid-wood furniture and Vietri-tiled floors. Set back from the sea, some higher floor rooms have sea views while others overlook the pool or have city views.
Sorrento bus/train station is about a 7 minute walk and there many shops, cafes and restaurants nearby.
Sorrento bus/train station is about a 7 minute walk and there many shops, cafes and restaurants nearby.
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Hotel Michelangelo
Set in the centre of Sorrento on the main shopping street, Corso Italia, the Hotel Michelangelo is just 200 metres from the bus/train station and a 6 minute walk to the town's vibrant main square: Piazza Tasso. It’s close to the action with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby although the hotel is an oasis of calm. It has a restaurant on site featuring two dining rooms, a spacious indoor lounge, bar and snack bar. There is also an outdoor swimming pool with a cluster of sun loungers nearby and a sun bathing terrace on the rooftop. |
Hotel Michelangelo
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Hotel Michelangelo has 115 air-conditioned rooms. It’s set back from the sea but some rooms have a partial sea view with a private balcony while others overlook the pool, car park or train station.
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Hotel Cesare Augusto
Hotel Cesare Augusto is centrally located and just a 5 minute walk to the bus/train station and Sorrento’s main square, Piazza Tasso. The rooftop pool is surrounded by sun loungers with panoramic views of the sea and Vesuvius. There is also a snack bar near the pool with tables and chairs while the indoor restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. The hotel also has an indoor bar/lounge and a courtyard at the back with tables and chairs set in gardens with citrus trees and flowers. The rooms are traditional with private balconies, wood furniture and tiled floors. |
Hotel Cesare Augusto
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Some of the 120 rooms have sea views although the hotel is set back from the sea. Sorrento’s buzzing historic centre with the shops, cafes and restaurants is a very pleasant stroll.
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Hotel Plaza
The modern, eco-friendly Hotel Plaza is just a minute’s walk to the main square, Piazza Tasso, and in a quiet street near the Valley of the Mills. All of Sorrento’s shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby with the bus/train station a 5 minute walk and the ferry point at the Marina Piccola a pleasant 15 minute stroll. The rooftop terrace has a small pool with sun-loungers and a snack bar. Although set back from the sea, the rooftop has views of Sorrento, the sea and Vesuvius. A breakfast lounge, meeting rooms, gym, bar and a café are indoors. |
Hotel Plaza
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The hotel has 65 rooms and some have balconies with city views including the Valley of the Mills while others have partial sea views.
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