Grand Hotel Cocumella
Grand Hotel Cocumella Sant ’ Agnello-Sorrento
This gracious hotel is situated in its own tranquil and beautiful park in Sant ’ Agnello , just a 20�minute walk from Sorrento ' s lively centre with its ample choice of tempting shops , bars and restaurants . Set in the leafy and well�tended gardens where various types of flowers , fruits and vegetables bloom is a lovely swimming pool surrounded by terraces , and a tennis court . The hotel has spacious public rooms and bedrooms decorated in traditional style . The atmosphere of the hotel is traditional , historic and elegant and almost no two rooms are alike in size , even if they are in the same category . Leading off the hotel a pretty terrace looks out to the gardens and here guests can enjoy the full buffet breakfast . The summery restaurant , Scintilla , specialises in regional and vegetarian cuisine and here there is also the possibility of eating ' al fresco '. Grand Hotel Cocumella also has its own man-made beach which is reached by a lift in the gardens ; this is exclusively for guests ' use , and deckchairs , umbrellas and bathing cabins are provided . A unique asset of the hotel is its magnificent fully crewed ship , which provides the opportunity for guests to go on sailing excursions for the day .
“ An elegant hotel set in beautiful gardens ”
Pool at the Grand Hotel Cocumella
GRAND HOTEL COCUMELLA IE236 Official category 5 star . Open 1 April to 31 October . Location 15 minutes ' walk from the centre of Sorrento and about an hour ' s drive south of Naples airport . Distances in miles Naples 29 , Amalfi 15 , Positano 7 , Salerno 30 , Rome 158 . Nearest airport Naples . At hotel Swimming pool , Private man-made beach and sundeck accessed by lift , 2 Restaurants , American bar and piano bar ( open-air during July and August ), Gardens , Cocktail bar , Panoramic terrace , Tennis court , Gym , Wellness area with jacuzzi and sauna , Complimentary parking , Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and complimentary water and fruits on arrival . Private tall ship for excursions . Bedrooms 47 rooms , each with bath or shower , wc , air�conditioning , satellite television , telephone , safe and mini-bar . Local interest Villa Comunale gardens in Sorrento , Markets in Sant ' Agnello ( Monday ) and Sorrento ( Tuesday ), The coastal resorts of Amalfi and Positano , Ravello , with its Summer Music Festival , Historic sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum , Islands of Capri and Ischia , Mount Vesuvius and the historic city of Naples . Sports nearby Watersports , Walking , Sailing . Children Children are welcome . Italian Expressions includes Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1595 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and private transfer . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
Exterior of the Excelsior Vittoria
The stunning location of the Excelsior Vittoria
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria Sorrento
Built in 1834 the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria was conceived to be one of Europe ' s most glamorous hotels and over the years has welcomed many of the world ' s celebrities . Situated at the heart of Sorrento with its entrance just off the main square , Piazza Tasso , this 19th Century villa is surrounded by extensive and beautiful gardens containing lemon and orange trees as well as a colourful array of flowers . Its outstanding position on a cliff fifty metres above the harbour means that splendid views over the Bay of Naples can be enjoyed from both the grounds and many of the rooms in the hotel . The lounges and dining room are on a grand scale and have wonderfully intricate frescoed ceilings , marble columns and ornate stucco mouldings . Guests preferring to eat outside can take advantage of the spacious terrace with its breathtaking vista or enjoy a light snack on the terrace by the swimming pool . Bedrooms are situated in three interconnected buildings and are decorated in Belle Epoque style , many with original furniture , and overlook either the sea or the hotel ' s beautiful gardens . Suites are available on request . An added advantage is the lift on the terrace behind the hotel which takes guests directly to the harbour below , where ferries depart for Naples , Capri and Ischia .
GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR VITTORIA IE51 Official category 5 star . Open 3 April to 8 January . Location About an hour ' s drive south of Naples Airport . Distances in miles Naples 30 , Amalfi 14 , Positano 6 , Salerno 29 , Rome 157 . Nearest airport Naples . At hotel Swimming pool ( usually open May to October ), Restaurant , Cocktail bar , Direct access to port via lift , Garden , Terraces , Lift , Parking . Bedrooms 98 rooms , each with bath or shower and wc , air�conditioning , television , telephone , mini-bar , some rooms will have a balcony . Local interest Villa Comunale gardens in
Sorrento , Markets in Sant ' Agnello ( Monday ) and Sorrento ( Tuesday ), Coastal resorts of Amalfi and Positano , Pompeii , the islands of Capri and Ischia , Mount Vesuvius and the historic city of Naples . Sports nearby Watersports and swimming in the sea nearby . Italian Expressions includes Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1440 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and private car transfer . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
“ A traditional Grand Hotel in a superb position with splendid grounds ”
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