Grand Hotel Vesuvio * * * *

Via Nastro Verde 7 - 80067 Sorrento

Hotel description

Grand Hotel Vesuvio is a modern property set in a peaceful location overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, 1.5 kilometres from Sorrento town centre. This five floor hotel features 250 guestrooms with elegant, modern decor, tiled floors and light wood furnishings. All offer balconies, air conditioning, satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct dial phones, safes and minibars. Bathrooms have telephones, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dining options include light meals in the al fresco poolside restaurant, and traditional Mediterranean cuisine in the main restaurant with panoramic views of the bay of Naples. Guests can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool with a spa pool, sunbeds and children's sections, relax with a drink in the two bars and coffee shop, and enjoy live music in the evenings. There is wireless Internet access throughout the hotel for those with laptops, while practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk, currency exchange, dry cleaning services, complimentary parking, and a free shuttle bus to the town centre. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, bar and shops in Sorrento town centre, 1.5 kilometres away, along with a harbour where boats leave for nearby Islands, such as Capri and Ischia, 32 and 64 kilometres away respectively. The infamous, buried Roman city of Pompeii is 20 kilometres away, and Naples is 40 kilometres distance. Naples International Airport is 45 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 80 minutes.

Directions

Taxis and hire cars are available from the airport; a typical taxi fare to the hotel is 130 EUR. Transport can also be arranged by the hotel for approximately 100 EUR. Buses also run from the airport to Sorrento main square. Sorrento train station is two kilometres from the hotel. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus to Sorrento town centre throughout the day. Sorrento is well connected by train to other destinations. In the city the best way to get around is by bike, scooter or on foot.
Driving directions: From the airport take the A3 Napoli Salerno and exit at Castellammare di Stabia. Continue for 15 kilometres and follow signs to Penisola Sorrentina. Drive through Sorrento and then take Via Capo. After 800 metres turn left for the hotel.

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