Quiet location one-and-a-half miles from the Sorrento city center
Large outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace with views of the sea, Naples, and Mt. Vesuvius
Fitness room with relaxation area, spa tub, and sauna
Spa with massages and beauty treatments (fee)
Fine-dining restaurant, poolside bar, and indoor cocktail bar
Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee)
Some rooms have balconies with sea views
Seasonal shuttle service to Sorrento
Free on-site parking
Scooter rental (fee)
Fee for breakfast buffet
Fee for Wi-Fi
King-size beds are two singles pushed together
No coffee/tea makers in rooms
Rooms feel a little under-decorated
Grand Hotel la Pace is fairly new (opened in 2001) but has the classical, distinctly European flavor of the Continent's older grand hotels, with extravagant chandeliers and heavy drapes. It features an expansive marble lobby, a formal restaurant and two bars, a large fitness center, and spa. An expansive circular pool offers sweeping views of the sea, Mt. Vesuvius, and Naples. Rooms are pleasingly decorated, and many have balconies and sea views. Although the hotel has a wide array of amenities and an elegant feel, it's not in the league of genuine luxury hotels like the similarly rated Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento proper. A stay here is for those who want an upscale, amenities-filled experience in a quieter setting, not far from Sorrento and its attractions.
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Scene
Opulent interiors, huge pool with sweeping views
The seven-floor Grand Hotel la Pace draws mostly tourists to its quiet location and elegant atmosphere. The opulent marble-and-stone lobby features a chandelier, grand staircase, and decorative elements like a wooden angel statue from the school of Baroque master Bernini. Rich shades of red, royal blue, gold, and ochre predominate throughout the hotel. Guests congregate at the large, outdoor swimming pool, bordered by an expansive sun terrace with pool bar and Mediterranean views. Another gathering place is the bar and fine-dining restaurant, offering international cuisine in a formal, white-tablecloth setting.
Location
In a small hamlet, not far from Sorrento and the sea
The Grand Hotel la Pace is in a small hamlet outside Sorrento. While the hotel is attractive and the setting quiet, the surrounding area is fairly old and not as scenic. Fortunately, the Sant'Agnello train station is just over a half-mile north, offering access to the rest of the region. Guests can travel one-and-a-half miles west to visit the small coastal city of Sorrento, with its pretty piazzas, namesake cathedral, Basilica di Sant'Antonino, and beach. Hydrofoil ferries to Naples and the Amalfi Coast are also accessible from Sorrento. From the hotel, the ruins of Pompei are 15.5 miles away, dramatic Mount Vesuvius is one hour and 15 minutes north, and Naples and the Naples International Airport are about an hour north.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs, some with sea views
The seven-floor Grand Hotel la Pace has 119 spacious rooms, featuring ochre-colored walls, molded ceilings, and inlaid-wood furniture. Rooms have an elegant feel but are not overly upscale; walls feel a bit bare, beds have comforters rather than duvets, and the fabrics used look a bit staid. Standard amenities are included in all rooms: Wi-Fi (for a fee), minibars, safes, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have French balconies and some suites have full balconies. Some rooms have Mediterranean Sea and Naples Gulf views, while others have garden and/or mountain views. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, with cheerful blue-and-yellow or ochre-colored tiles.
Features
Large outdoor pool with poolside bar and great views, spa and sauna, and fine dining
The top feature of the Grand Hotel la Pace is its large, circular outdoor pool -- and its poolside bar serving drinks and light fare. The inviting, adjacent sun terrace has lots of lounge chairs and sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, Naples, and Mt. Vesuvius. High-quality equipment and personal training (fee) are on offer at the fitness center. A sauna and spa tub are somewhat oddly placed in a bland room, and the beauty spa offers various anti-aging treatments and massages (fee). There is a fine-dining restaurant -- complete with white tablecloths and silver candlesticks -- serving international cuisine of solid quality, and a refined cocktail bar with brass bar stools and elegant armchairs. On-site parking is free, as is the seasonal (April – October) shuttle to Sorrento. The hotel can arrange scooter rentals for zipping around the Amalfi coast, and boat rentals for excursions to gorgeous places like Ravello and Capri.
