Grand Hotel Capodimonte, Sorrento

About Grand Hotel Capodimonte

Set on a hillside amongst terraced gardens with fragrant lemon and olive groves, the Grand Hotel Capodimonte's views reach out across the beautiful Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

Situated near the quaint fishing harbour of Marina Grande, it is only a 10 minute walk to Sorrento's main shopping street, and bustling Piazza Tasso with its bars and cafés.

Neutrally decorated guestrooms are furnished throughout with the traditional Sorrento inlaid wood, and the famous local Vietri tiles are used for the flooring. Guests can dine with a view in both restaurants, Le Ginestre and Le Querce. Restaurant Le Ginestre benefits from a panoramic bay window and Restaurant Le Querce enjoys a terrace, and walls decorated in trompe l'oeil.

The hotel's impressive cascading swimming pool is comprised of five connecting pools, and one with a whirlpool section. Pretty, shaded terraces with sunbeds surround them, perfect for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the views that stretch out below. During the summer, the poolside Bar Bougainvillea and barbecue serves snacks and light lunches. From May to October there is a weekly gala dinner, and live music is performed twice per week, and from June to October there is a piano bar once per week.

Guests are also welcome to use the private beach of Hotel La Tonnarella (payable locally), located only 200m away.

Behind its stone façade that blends into the cliff face, the Grand Hotel Capodimonte provides a lovely base for a relaxed location not far from the hustle and bustle of Sorrento's centre.

Accommodation:

Bedrooms are spacious with classical and elegant interiors in soft pastel colours and wooden furniture. All rooms include a balcony, a bath or shower, individually adjusted air conditioning and heating, flat screen satellite television, minibar, hairdryer, direct dial phone, radio, desk and wardrobe with safe (payable locally approx. 3.50 Euros per day). All rooms are twin and double beds are available on request.

Partial View & Balcony
Decorated with hand crafted Sorrento style furniture, these rooms offer a partial sea view from the balcony. The marble bathrooms have a bath and shower.

Sea View & Balcony
These bright, spacious rooms are decorated with hand crafted Sorrento woodwork and they offer a panoramic sea view from the balcony. The marble bathroom features a unique majolica tiled floor and includes a bath and shower.

Single Rooms
Single rooms are available with a shower.

Supplements (from):

Partial View & Balcony £22. Sea View & Balcony £29. Single £31. Full Board £30

Facilities:

Restaurant Le Ginestre
Restaurant Le Querce
Bar Bougainvillea (by the pool, open at lunchtime only)
Piano Bar
Lounge
Swimming pools (normally in use Apr-Oct)
Table tennis
Lift
Parking (payable locally approx. 14 Euros per day)

Information:

The hotel has 189 rooms (air-conditioned mid May- mid Oct).
Transfer time from Naples airport: 1 hour 30 mins.
Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Dinner and buffet breakfast. Minimum stay 3 nights. Official Rating 4 Star

About Sorrento

Glance across Sorrento's evocative landscape and you will see the soft pink, blue and ochre buildings of Piazza Tasso. You will also find there is more to Sorrento than the many shops and bars buried in its vibrant centre. Make your way down 200 steps to Marina Piccola, where you will find sun-worshippers relaxing under those clear Sorrentine skies, and charming restaurants serving delicious fresh seafood.




SPECIAL EVENTS IN SORRENTO

Throughout July and August the San Francesco cloisters host the Sorrento Summer Music Festival, a series of concerts bringing together well known and emerging musicians, original ideas and the classics.



PRE-BOOK YOUR EXCURSIONS

A range of tours and excursions are available from Sorrento - including:



Amalfi Drive from £32

A full day tour along one of Europe's most scenic coastlines. Includes Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

Pompeii & Vesuvius from £39

Visit the remains of historic Pompeii which was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, and take a walk to the summit of the volcano with a specialist guide.

Rome from £74

A day trip to the Eternal City, visiting the main highlights including St Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.

NB Some site entrance tickets may be payable locally.