Corso Italia 275, Sorrento, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Close proximity to Sorrento old town and the train station
Pretty -- albeit small -- pool in the hotel courtyard
Rooftop sundeck with lounge chairs and partial sea views
High standard of cleanliness in the guest rooms
Some guest rooms have balconies
Sizable meeting rooms
Downtown location can be loud
Standard rooms are basic and small, with even smaller bathrooms
Fee for safe and also for Wi-Fi, which can be spotty
Restaurant gets poor reviews
“Location” is the element that comes up again and again in reviews of this fairly modest hotel; indeed, there are few places in Sorrento that are as centrally located. Hotel Michelangelo is located on the Corso Italia, one of the main roads leading in and out of Sorrento, and a short block away from the train station. Piazza Tasso, the town center, is a six-minute walk from the hotel. Rooms here are spotless, but they can be very small, somewhat basic, and potentially in need of repairs. The restaurant does not get high marks from most guests, though the proximity of the hotel to a variety of dining choices means it is easy to eat elsewhere. Generally, Hotel Michelangelo seems to be a solid point of departure for those wishing to be close to the action in Sorrento.
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Scene
Popular with budget tourists and groups
Given its central location, this mid-range property attracts tour groups, as well as tourists on a budget. The lobby at Michelangelo is adorned with cotto tiles, '70s-era graphic paintings, and an eclectic mix of antiques (think boiserie, bronze reliefs, and the occasional indoor wall fountain). There are a good number of button-tufted leather couches near the entrance, and a lovely terrace just outside the front door with café tables and chairs. The property consists of a small cluster of four-story, apartment-like buildings around a modest courtyard with a pool.
Location
Across the way from the train tracks; a six-minute walk from Piazza Tasso
Despite the hotel's close proximity to the train tracks, many guests have made a point to remark that the service that goes by is local, slow, and mostly restricted to daytime hours, so noise from the tracks is not a significant issue. The hotel is otherwise very centrally located, as it is a short walk to the main downtown area where much of the town's shopping options can be found.
Rooms
Standard rooms are spotless, but small and nothing fancy
Many guests have commented that the standard rooms are quite small, and the bathrooms in particular are tiny enough that maneuvering can be difficult, especially in the shower. Past visitors encourage potential guests to see their room, if possible, before booking it. Decor is modest, with wood headboards painted white, the occasional gilt-framed painting, and little else in the standard rooms aside from beds, night tables, TVs, and desks. Some room types do have balconies. Upgrading to a suite gets you more space and a whirlpool bath. Cleanliness seems to be the norm here and despite the proximity to the road and train tracks, most agree the rooms are fairly peaceful. The hotel does charge a fee to use the in-room safes and Wi-Fi, which leaves some guests feel nickel-and-dimed.
Features
A lovely sundeck and a small pool
A number of guests have noted that the breakfast is of variable quality, with tinned fruit and limited options. For other meals (full board and half board are possible here), the restaurant serves dishes typical of Campania. There is a small pool in the back courtyard, though the buildings cast shade on it most of the day and it is unheated, so the water is often quite chilly. A pleasant sundeck on one of the roofs affords partial sea views. There are a couple of conference rooms in the hotel, and Wi-Fi is free in the lobby (though it is only available for a fee in the rooms).
