Piazza della Vittoria n. 4, Sorrento, Italy | (888) 905-8267
Central location in downtown Sorrento
Rooftop restaurant with stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and water
Classically furnished rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Large outdoor pool with loungers and whirlpool hot tub
Italian restaurant and snack bar by the pool
Breakfast buffet included in room rates
Direct elevator access to nearby beach
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Small gym and in-room massages are available
Rooms run small
Gym isn't air-conditioned
Fee for parking
No full spa
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.