Corso Italia 258, Sorrento, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Clean and simply decorated rooms at attractive rates
Lovely outdoor pool with bar and snacks
Lobby bar and piano bar
Rooftop terrace with views of bay and Mount Vesuvius
Access to fitness center next door (for a fee)
Free hot breakfast with homemade cakes
Concierge services for local tours, airport transfers
Private, on-site parking (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi in public spaces
10- to 15-minute walk to city center on busy roads
Bathrooms are small and have tiny showers
Pool and fitness center off site and shared with neighboring hotel
In-room Wi-Fi incurs a small one-time fee
The 27-room Comfort Hotel Gardenia Sorrento Coast is a three-pearl boutique property that offers clean, tastefully decorated rooms just outside of Sorrento’s city center. Its simple rooms have flat-screen TVs and minibars, though bathrooms are small and outfitted with tiny showers. Many rooms and public spaces offer fantastic views of the bay and Mount Vesuvius, and there's also a lovely outdoor pool with a poolside bar and plenty of sun loungers (shared with the next door hotel). A hot breakfast buffet adds value to already attractive rates, and private parking is a big plus. While a solid choice, there are many comparable options nearby worth considering, like the boutique Hotel Sorrento City, which is closer to the city center.
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Scene
Friendly, family-run hotel catering to tourists
Guests arriving at this family-run boutique hotel are greeted in a bright lobby bathed in natural light
from floor-to-ceiling windows and a bank of sliding doors. It’s made more
colorful by several red leather sofas and lots of potted plants adding a dose of greenery throughout, though a sitting area by the entrance furnished with gray couches has a bit of a waiting-room vibe. Nevertheless, the space is pleasant and there's a well stocked circular
corner bar lined with polished brass stools. The hotel also offers several outdoor spaces to relax in, including a lovely rooftop terrace that's a popular spot to take in the majestic views of the Bay of
Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The piano bar in the lush garden area is also popular
in warm weather, as is the beautiful outdoor pool shared with a neighboring
hotel. Overall, the property is a good value for tourists seeking to relax and soak in the
spectacular tropical scenery along Italy’s legendary southern coastline.
Location
On Sorrento’s main thoroughfare, within walking distance of the city center
The hotel is located on Corso Italia, Sorrento’s busy
main thoroughfare. It’s about a 10- to 15-minute walk to the city’s central piazza,
Piazza Tasso, along busy roads. The immediate area includes several other
hotels, shops, and restaurants. It’s a 15-minute walk to the waterfront including the ferry to Capri, and
an 11-minute walk to the train station. The Naples airport is approximately one
hour by car or about two hours by public transit. Pompeii is a 45-minute
drive, and Amalfi can be reached in about one hour by car. Vesuvio National Park is a 55-minute drive. There
is a bus stop about a two-minute walk from the hotel entrance that travels to the city center and other points.
Rooms
Well-maintained rooms with balconies and small, shower-only bathrooms
Rooms consistently receive praise from guests for being exceptionally clean and well maintained. Renovations were completed in 2008, and rooms still appear fresh. Decor is simple yet tasteful, with light green painted walls, beige-tile floors, green-and-white floral-print bedspreads, and green-and-white patterned drapes. Simple wooden furniture includes headboards, nightstands, armoires, and writing desks with mirrors so they can double as dressing tables. Each room includes a small balcony with a table and chairs. Amenities include wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with cable, air-conditioning, electronic safes, and minibars stocked with beverages and snacks. Wi-Fi is accessible in rooms for a small one-time fee. Bathrooms have beige and light brown marble on the floors and walls, but they're small and have tiny showers that make some guests feel cramped. Simple white porcelain vanities and both toilets and bidets are included. In general rooms are functional and a bit small, but not overly so by European standards. Standard Rooms are the smallest, with a double bed or two tightly spaced twins. Other options include the larger Comfort and Superior Rooms with double, double-double, or queen bed options, while Family Rooms add bunk beds for kids. The best views are in the rear rooms that overlook the pool, garden, bay, and Mount Vesuvius. Rooms at the front overlook busy Corso Italia and can get some traffic noise, but adequate soundproofing keeps it to acceptable levels.
Features
Lovely outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and free hot breakfast
For a small property, the Comfort Hotel Gardenia has a lot to offer. A free hot buffet breakfast garners praise from past guests and includes homemade cakes and pastries. There is a small bar in the lobby as well as a piano bar in the garden area. And the rooftop terrace offers majestic views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The hotel shares a lovely outdoor pool with its next door neighbor, Hotel Central. It’s large and nicely landscaped with lots of sun loungers, tables, and a bar that serves lunch and evening snacks. The two hotels also share a fitness center with cardio equipment and weights (for a fee). Guests are offered discounted rates for access to a private beach club (Marameo Beach) that's about a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The full-service Spa Ulysse, located about a five-minute drive from the hotel, also offers guests discounted rates. Hotel staff can help arrange tours of area attractions as well as private transportation to the Naples Airport. Parking is available on-site in a private lot for a fee. Other features include a small meeting room and a TV lounge, plus self-service laundry facilities are available as well as valet laundry and ironing services. Wi-Fi is accessible in all public spaces, but a small one-time fee is charged for access in guest rooms.
