Grand Hotel Capodimonte

Grand Hotel Capodimonte is a wonderful place to relax in the grounds, and the perfect base to explore the Amalfi coast from. Every day we enjoyed great views from the breakfast room, or dining room in the evening, across the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. The food was a consistently delicious, and a very high standard. We also enjoyed lunch twice in the hotel's Bougainvillea Terrace bisto, which must be one of the Sorrento's best kept secret, secluded restaurants, with views looking out to sea across the town's rooftops. Our room was beautiful. Obviously recently redecorated in a contemporary Italian style, with a vibrant mediterranean colours scheme and situated at the back of the hotel looking out to the garden. So nice and quite in the mornings. Housekeeping was always prompt and very thorough, turning the room round to a very high standard. The hotel was also full of fresh Orchid displays, so the reception and dining room looked stunning at all times of day. From Grand Hotel Capodimonte it's a short, easy 10 minute walk into the main town, which was perfect for exploring Sorrento's history, cafes and shops. Also with the help of the reception staff we were able to book 3 day trips to explore Capri, the Amalfi Coastline and Pompeii. The hotel staff, both in the restaurants, reception and housekeeping, were all very helpful and professional. Thanks to all of them for making our stay so lovely, a clear 10/10 experience. We look forward to coming back to the hotel again next year to explore more of the Amalfi coastline. Grazie mille!

We just finished an eight-day stay at GHC. We were in a Premire Room. We really enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend it to others. 1. The hotel is located at the southern end of town, about one kilometer up a slightly sloping hill.?? You can be in the center square of Sorrento in 15 minutes. 2.?? The Premier Rooms and those of a higher level come with a patio, table, and chairs that overlook the five cascading pools and have a beautiful view of the city and the coast. 3. There are two main restaurants in the hotel for dinner.?? Bellevue is outside and is only available by reservation.?? It is covered by a?? pergola and has a view of the city and Gulf of Naples.?? Le Ginestre is inside and has a 180??? view through huge windows. Breakfast is held in a third space, Le Querce.?? It is a covered patio, open in front with a gorgeous view of the town and water. Lunch at GHC can be found on a terrace?? overlooking the pools in the Grill Restaurant Bougainvillea.?? It is directly next to the Apertif Bar L'Agrumento. We enjoyed the breakfasts (open from 7-10 a.m.) each day.?? There are a number of different buffet stations available to get a continental breakfast.?? There is also an omelet and egg station with meat, potatoes, tomatoes, and beans.?? Bread table in the middle, with a toaster available along the side.?? Waiters will get you hot beverages. We did try lunch one day on the terrace.?? It was not very good. They messed up pizza (in Italy) and a vegetable/mussle soup. We just wanted to stay in one day while at the pool.?? Maybe other items are better. The service was excellent. We had dinner at Le Ginestre the first night when we arrived late.?? The menu was limited, but we tried a Gamberetti and a Ravioli for Primi and the Spigola alla Erbe Di Campo (sea bass) for Secondi.?? They were cooked perfectly. Service is excellent. 4. There are a lot of spaces to relax around the hotel.?? On the main level, there is a huge lounge off of the lobby.?? The Olive Trees Bar is inside the room and opens as the terrace bar is closing down, around 17:00.?? We loved this space and relaxed here in between our trips to town and other places, as well as for a Limoncello at the end of the night.?? We did round two of Limoncello on our bedroom terrace. Apparently, we have a Limoncello problem. There is a smaller TV lounge off the other side of the lobby, with a small station to access the internet and a laser printer. A few steps down from the lobby below the TV lounge is the entrance to an enormous , multi-level deck with couches, chairs, tables, and umbrellas.?? There are places to be social or nooks and crannies for more privacy.?? The deck also has more gorgeous views of the city and water. If you're sensing every place at GHC has a great view, you would be right.?? Only a few rooms on lower levels do not have views). 5. The Pools.?? There are five of them, as advertised.?? They are beautiful and there are chairs everywhere to get your tan on.?? Bar service is available and very efficient.?? The water is NOT heated. We were here in early May, and it was cold. Better in the afternoon, but not much (of course, we are from Texas USA, so we are spoiled with hotter water in the Gulf of whatever it is being called these days).?? 6.?? Parking is available on site just across the street.?? We did not have a car.?? The hotel is in excellent condition all around.?? It is well-appointed in every space, and it seems as if they are constantly cleaning.?? Very helpful front desk staff.?? They can arrange anything for you.?? We can't wait for our next trip to Sorrento. It is a fun town to visit and is also convenient as a jumping off spot for Amalfi Coast destinations.