Grand Hotel Ambasciatori, Sorrento

About Grand Hotel Ambasciatori

Resting high above the bay with its impressive views towards Mount Vesuvius, the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori is a very comfortable and well-run hotel just around the corner from Sorrento's Museo Correale di Terranova.

Behind its light terracotta exterior lovely public rooms are decorated in neutral colours and cool marble flooring. Guestrooms are tastefully furnished with the local and traditional inlaid wood furniture and Vietri tiled floors.

Start the day with a scenic breakfast on Restaurant Le Muse's terrace before relaxing by the swimming pool, which is set in lush semi-tropical gardens. The poolside Bar Dioniso and barbecue serves drinks and lunchtime snacks. From May to October the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori hosts a weekly gala buffet dinner and live music twice per week, and from June to October there is a piano bar once per week.

A lift descends to the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori's private bathing platform where there is the Poseidone Snack Bar, an ideal place to while away those long Sorrentine afternoons and watch the world sail past. Other facilities include nearby tennis courts (payable locally).

The elegant Grand Hotel Ambasciatori is only a 10 minute walk from Piazza Tasso, the heart of Sorrento.

Accommodation:

Bedrooms are decorated with warm colours in a classical style. The woodwork is hand carved by local craftsmen exclusively for the hotel. They all include a balcony overlooking the hills of Sorrento, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, flat screen satellite television, minibar, desk, radio and wardrobe with safe (payable locally approx. 2 Euros per day). High speed wifi internet is available in public areas. Bathrooms feature a bath and shower as well as a direct line phone, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and bathroom amenities. All rooms are twin but double beds are available on request.

Side Sea View & Balcony
These bedrooms enjoy a beautiful view over the secular park and partial view of the sea from the balcony. The décor is elegant with furnishings in the typical Sorrento style including hand crafted woodwork, painted tile flooring and warm coloured fabrics.

Front Sea View & Balcony
These rooms are elegantly designed and offer a fantastic view of the Gulf of Naples from the balcony. The marble bathroom adds to the luxury feel and toiletries, bathrobe and slippers are provided.

Single Room
Single rooms are available but please note that they do not have a balcony.

Supplements (from):

Side Sea View & Balcony £23. Front Sea View & Balcony £34. Single £36. Full Board £31.
Please note: A compulsory Gala Dinner supplement applies for New Year's Eve.

Facilities:

Restaurant Le Muse
Bar Afrodite
Piano Bar (May-Oct)
Lounge
Swimming pool with hydromassage (normally in use Apr-Oct)
Table tennis
Lift
Bathing paltform (charges included, normally in use May-Sep)
On-site parking €18 per day (payable locally)

Information:

The hotel has 103 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.