The three-pearl, 71-room Europa Palace Grand Hotel is a historic hotel with stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Located in the center of Sorrento close to dining, shopping, and the historic town center, the hotel's multiple terraces are ideal for taking in those views. Rooms are spacious and some offer amazing views of the sea from tiny balconies, but they are dated and some are housed in an uninspiring annex. The outdoor pool and pier offer still more spectacular views, and there's an on-site restaurant serving free breakfast. As an alternative, the Grand Hotel Royal next door has a more upscale atmosphere and is less expensive.
The three-pearl, 71-room Europa Palace Grand Hotel is a historic hotel with stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Located in the center of Sorrento close to dining, shopping, and the historic town center, the hotel's multiple terraces are ideal for taking in those views. Rooms are spacious and some offer amazing views of the sea from tiny balconies, but they are dated and some are housed in an uninspiring annex. The outdoor pool and pier offer still more spectacular views, and there's an on-site restaurant serving free breakfast. As an alternative, the Grand Hotel Royal next door has a more upscale atmosphere and is less expensive.
The 80-room mid-range Hotel Continental is located in the heart of downtown Sorrento and manages to retain Old World Italian charm while providing guests with plenty of modern amenities. Highlights include a big outdoor pool with an adjacent whirlpool tub and plenty of loungers, plus a rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the Gulf of Naples. There's also a private elevator that goes down to a shared beach, plus a buffet breakfast is included in room rates. Rooms are somewhat tight on space, furnished with classic, if a bit plain, decor and minibars.Travelers looking for a hotel with larger rooms may want to consider the Grand Hotel La Favorita, which has similar amenities and particularly gorgeous grounds.
The 80-room mid-range Hotel Continental is located in the heart of downtown Sorrento and manages to retain Old World Italian charm while providing guests with plenty of modern amenities. Highlights include a big outdoor pool with an adjacent whirlpool tub and plenty of loungers, plus a rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the Gulf of Naples. There's also a private elevator that goes down to a shared beach, plus a buffet breakfast is included in room rates. Rooms are somewhat tight on space, furnished with classic, if a bit plain, decor and minibars.Travelers looking for a hotel with larger rooms may want to consider the Grand Hotel La Favorita, which has similar amenities and particularly gorgeous grounds.
Set high in the hills above Sorrento, the mid-range Hotel La Badia has views across the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius ever in sight. Boasting an extensive history -- it was first a Roman villa before becoming a monastery -- the property has kept its grounds in wonderful condition, including an olive grove strung with hammocks. Its 41 traditionally styled rooms are spacious and come in a variety of sizes, ideal for the tour groups that frequently stop in at the hotel. All rates include a decent breakfast and the restaurants serves regional cuisine for lunch and dinner. Couples looking for a romantic base will likely be happy here, though it's worth comparing rates with Hotel Parco dei Principi, which has a small private beach area.
Set high in the hills above Sorrento, the mid-range Hotel La Badia has views across the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius ever in sight. Boasting an extensive history -- it was first a Roman villa before becoming a monastery -- the property has kept its grounds in wonderful condition, including an olive grove strung with hammocks. Its 41 traditionally styled rooms are spacious and come in a variety of sizes, ideal for the tour groups that frequently stop in at the hotel. All rates include a decent breakfast and the restaurants serves regional cuisine for lunch and dinner. Couples looking for a romantic base will likely be happy here, though it's worth comparing rates with Hotel Parco dei Principi, which has a small private beach area.
The 203-room Conca Park Hotel is an upper-middle-range property with a great location a 10-minute walk from Sorrento's center. Rooms range from older-looking units with wear to modern spaces with lovely terraces. All, however, have air-conditioning, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies. The medium-sized outdoor pool has a separate kiddy pool, and inside is a spa with a hot tub and various treatments (fee). Dining options consist of a main eatery serving substantial free breakfasts, spacious bar with seating in a garden, and a casual poolside cafe. Free Wi-Fi, small fitness center, extensive meeting space, and parking (fee) are perks, but many rooms are still in need of a significant refresh. It's worth considering the similarly priced Grand Hotel Aminta, which is a bit more charming, though it lacks a spa.
The 203-room Conca Park Hotel is an upper-middle-range property with a great location a 10-minute walk from Sorrento's center. Rooms range from older-looking units with wear to modern spaces with lovely terraces. All, however, have air-conditioning, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies. The medium-sized outdoor pool has a separate kiddy pool, and inside is a spa with a hot tub and various treatments (fee). Dining options consist of a main eatery serving substantial free breakfasts, spacious bar with seating in a garden, and a casual poolside cafe. Free Wi-Fi, small fitness center, extensive meeting space, and parking (fee) are perks, but many rooms are still in need of a significant refresh. It's worth considering the similarly priced Grand Hotel Aminta, which is a bit more charming, though it lacks a spa.
The mid-range Marina Piccola 73 has nine charming rooms a couple minutes' walk from the Port of Sorrento. Individually styled rooms are stylish and quiet, with unique options such as a dual-level Tower Room and room with a cave-like bathroom, though all have air-conditioning, at least partial sea views, and minibars. All rates include a well-regarded breakfast with eggs, pastries, and cold meats, served on a lovely terrace overlooking the sea and Mount Vesuvius. A lobby bar serves drinks throughout the day, but there's no full restaurant here. In fact, the only other real amenities are free Wi-Fi and parking. Also note that reaching the main square of town requires walking up many steep steps or taking an elevator (fee). For a spot closer to the town center, consider Magi House Relais.
The mid-range Marina Piccola 73 has nine charming rooms a couple minutes' walk from the Port of Sorrento. Individually styled rooms are stylish and quiet, with unique options such as a dual-level Tower Room and room with a cave-like bathroom, though all have air-conditioning, at least partial sea views, and minibars. All rates include a well-regarded breakfast with eggs, pastries, and cold meats, served on a lovely terrace overlooking the sea and Mount Vesuvius. A lobby bar serves drinks throughout the day, but there's no full restaurant here. In fact, the only other real amenities are free Wi-Fi and parking. Also note that reaching the main square of town requires walking up many steep steps or taking an elevator (fee). For a spot closer to the town center, consider Magi House Relais.
The 24-room La Tonnarella is a mid-range hotel with classic Italian style and an excellent seaside location outside the busy center of Sorrento. There are stunning sea views from many rooms, and some have huge balconies. Artisanal tiling, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges are nice touches, though the traditional look can be dated. The free breakfast gets rave reviews, and the wine bar serves regional wine with local foods. Alfresco dining on the terrace is available in warmer months. There's also a small, rocky beach lapped by clear, Mediterranean waters that's accessible by elevator from the hotel. For something more modern and sharp at similar rates, it's worth considering the Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, though it lacks the seaside setting.
The 24-room La Tonnarella is a mid-range hotel with classic Italian style and an excellent seaside location outside the busy center of Sorrento. There are stunning sea views from many rooms, and some have huge balconies. Artisanal tiling, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges are nice touches, though the traditional look can be dated. The free breakfast gets rave reviews, and the wine bar serves regional wine with local foods. Alfresco dining on the terrace is available in warmer months. There's also a small, rocky beach lapped by clear, Mediterranean waters that's accessible by elevator from the hotel. For something more modern and sharp at similar rates, it's worth considering the Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, though it lacks the seaside setting.
Il Nido Hotel is a mid-range, family-run property perched in the hills above Sorrento, about a 10- to 15-minute drive from the town center. Decor is somewhat dated, but the hotel is clean and well-kept. Twenty six simple rooms have modern amenities like air-conditioning, 20-inch TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Freebies include an hourly shuttle to town, parking, and a daily breakfast buffet in the restaurant. The real standout here is the restaurant's terrace, which offers panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. The Hotel La Vue D'Or is another family-run option -- it doesn't offer free shuttle service but it does have a small pool.
Il Nido Hotel is a mid-range, family-run property perched in the hills above Sorrento, about a 10- to 15-minute drive from the town center. Decor is somewhat dated, but the hotel is clean and well-kept. Twenty six simple rooms have modern amenities like air-conditioning, 20-inch TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Freebies include an hourly shuttle to town, parking, and a daily breakfast buffet in the restaurant. The real standout here is the restaurant's terrace, which offers panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. The Hotel La Vue D'Or is another family-run option -- it doesn't offer free shuttle service but it does have a small pool.
The Imperial Hotel Tramontano is a historic and upscale hotel situated on a rock that overlooks the Bay of Naples. The hotel has an elevator leading directly to a private beach and it's in the heart of Sorrento, combining urban and beach access in one convenient spot. The hotel has a range of upscale amenities, including an outdoor pool with a snack bar, manicured gardens, a restaurant with panoramic sea views, a small bar, and an elegant lounge with colorful Majolica tiles and French windows that lead out onto a terrace along the water. The downside? Decor is outdated and a bit bland, especially in the 116 guest rooms, though they include minibars and free Wi-Fi. By comparison, Grand Hotel La Favorita has chic, contemporary luxury decor, but it lacks the historic charm and seafront location of this property.
The Imperial Hotel Tramontano is a historic and upscale hotel situated on a rock that overlooks the Bay of Naples. The hotel has an elevator leading directly to a private beach and it's in the heart of Sorrento, combining urban and beach access in one convenient spot. The hotel has a range of upscale amenities, including an outdoor pool with a snack bar, manicured gardens, a restaurant with panoramic sea views, a small bar, and an elegant lounge with colorful Majolica tiles and French windows that lead out onto a terrace along the water. The downside? Decor is outdated and a bit bland, especially in the 116 guest rooms, though they include minibars and free Wi-Fi. By comparison, Grand Hotel La Favorita has chic, contemporary luxury decor, but it lacks the historic charm and seafront location of this property.
Grand Hotel De La Ville in Sorrento, on the western coast of Italy, has plenty going for it: a prime location for touring, clean rooms with modern amenities, lovely grounds, two nice pools, and ocean views from various points. It’s not directly on the bay, but it's close enough to walk there (and to the center of town, too). However, there are many complaints that the food is hit or miss, and guests in their 20s and early 30s seem bothered by an oddly formal, dated vibe in the dining room especially. Younger guests may do better not to purchase the board meal plan and instead eat at the many casual restaurants nearby.
Grand Hotel De La Ville in Sorrento, on the western coast of Italy, has plenty going for it: a prime location for touring, clean rooms with modern amenities, lovely grounds, two nice pools, and ocean views from various points. It’s not directly on the bay, but it's close enough to walk there (and to the center of town, too). However, there are many complaints that the food is hit or miss, and guests in their 20s and early 30s seem bothered by an oddly formal, dated vibe in the dining room especially. Younger guests may do better not to purchase the board meal plan and instead eat at the many casual restaurants nearby.
The 57-room Hotel Zi Teresa is an average, three-pearl property with an excellent location in Sorrento, under a 10-minute walk to the main piazza, train station, ferry port, and dining. The street it's located off isn't particularly charming; nor are the hotel's dated and bland interiors, which are due for a renovation. However, the rooms are clean; the rooftop solarium offers gorgeous vistas; and a small but pleasant pool is on-available. All rates include a buffet breakfast, and a limited dinner menu is available. Note that some guests have complained of hard beds and some noise issues. Those looking for a bit more modernity and a more central location should check out Palazzo Tasso right in the heart of Sorrento, though it lacks a pool.
The 57-room Hotel Zi Teresa is an average, three-pearl property with an excellent location in Sorrento, under a 10-minute walk to the main piazza, train station, ferry port, and dining. The street it's located off isn't particularly charming; nor are the hotel's dated and bland interiors, which are due for a renovation. However, the rooms are clean; the rooftop solarium offers gorgeous vistas; and a small but pleasant pool is on-available. All rates include a buffet breakfast, and a limited dinner menu is available. Note that some guests have complained of hard beds and some noise issues. Those looking for a bit more modernity and a more central location should check out Palazzo Tasso right in the heart of Sorrento, though it lacks a pool.