Set between Naples and Sorrento, the 45-room Grand Hotel La Sonrisa is an opulent, upscale property occupying an 18th-century villa that guests will either find glamorous or ostentatious. Frescoed ceilings, wall-to-wall patterns, gilded accents, and Italian celebrity-filled photos fill the interiors, while grounds house fountains, a well-sized pool, and ample greenery. This is a popular pick for Italian weddings, but unfortunately, that often leaves regular guests barred from certain areas and dealing with late-night noise. Spacious rooms are also grandiose, and all have bidets, minibars, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some add balconies and jetted tubs. Free breakfast buffets consist of the typical continental items, and dinners include standard Italian fare, however reviews are mixed for both. This is an interesting spot for those that appreciate lavish design, but it's worth considering the more subdued yet elegant La Medusa Hotel & Boutique Spa.
Set between Naples and Sorrento, the 45-room Grand Hotel La Sonrisa is an opulent, upscale property occupying an 18th-century villa that guests will either find glamorous or ostentatious. Frescoed ceilings, wall-to-wall patterns, gilded accents, and Italian celebrity-filled photos fill the interiors, while grounds house fountains, a well-sized pool, and ample greenery. This is a popular pick for Italian weddings, but unfortunately, that often leaves regular guests barred from certain areas and dealing with late-night noise. Spacious rooms are also grandiose, and all have bidets, minibars, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some add balconies and jetted tubs. Free breakfast buffets consist of the typical continental items, and dinners include standard Italian fare, however reviews are mixed for both. This is an interesting spot for those that appreciate lavish design, but it's worth considering the more subdued yet elegant La Medusa Hotel & Boutique Spa.