Grand Hotel Capodimonte

“Grand Hotel Capodimonte - if I return to Sorrento you will be my first choice!”

We recently spent five nights at the lovely Grand Hotel Capodimonte. As with any hotel stay, there are always small areas that may not completely meet expectations, but my review and rating are based on our overall experience, not isolated details. The hotel is immaculately clean, and the rooms ar… more

We recently spent five nights at the lovely Grand Hotel Capodimonte. As with any hotel stay, there are always small areas that may not completely meet expectations, but my review and rating are based on our overall experience, not isolated details. The hotel is immaculately clean, and the rooms are comfortable and well equipped. It is built onto and into the face of a mountain which gives it a quirky charm. The views of Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples are stunning and can be enjoyed from multiple levels. Those being the main restaurant, the lounge/bar area, the poolside restaurant, and the multi-level pool terraces. There’s also a spacious outdoor lounge on the reception floor with comfortable sofa seating, perfect for relaxing while taking in those same views. We were lucky and received an upgrade to a partial sea-view. That said, my review is not influenced by the upgrade. I would have been just as impressed if I had the “garden” view we had booked as we actually spend very little time in our room. As with a cruise, if you book an inside cabin, it’s unfair to complain that you don’t have a view! Although the hotel is on a busy road, it’s set far enough back that we could not hear any traffic noise. The location is excellent, a five-minute walk downhill takes you to the far end of Sorrento town, lined with bars, shops, and cafés. Walk another 5/6 minutes and you’ll find yourself in the central plaza and the charming old lanes of Sorrento. We had half-board so could eat in the main restaurant each evening where a three-course menu is offered with various choices. The hotel also allows guests to exchange dinner for a lunchtime meal at the poolside restaurant (also three courses) by requesting a voucher. As the main restaurant menu is only changed every two days I would recommend switching every other day. In reality we found the food in the Poolside restaurant fresher tasting and more enjoyable. It was certainly hotter than that served in the main restaurant which we found had a reheated type texture and taste and could only be described as warm at best. The drinks can be expensive (it’s a Hotel after all), 12 euros for an Appelo Spritz (which was quite small) and 10 euros for a large beer. However, you can buy a nice bottle of wine for around 23/24 euros. If you were to have this with your meal the waiter explained that you can ask for the cork and take it back to your room, place it in the fridge and bring it down to either restaurant the next day so you do not need to order a whole bottle ever meal time. As for the staff, we found everyone of them to be pleasant helpful and very polite, nothing was too much trouble, but a special mention must go to the young lady who checked us in, Marianna. She was always ready with a wave and a cheery greeting, she helped us book our excursion and also helped with printing off our return tickets. So thank you Marianna for brightening our day at every opportunity. Overall, Grand Hotel Capodimonte is a beautifully maintained property with breathtaking views, excellent service, and a distinct character that makes it truly memorable.

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“Fabulous!”

Absolutely 5* hotel. Beautiful, clean rooms overlooking the Bay of Naples- fantastic views! Breakfast and dinner- excellent with top class service throughout. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay for very long - a good excuse to revisit Sorrento- and we will do

“Wonderful hotel”

Myself and my husband stayed here for 4 nights the hotel looked so much nicer in person than in any picture it was absolutely beautiful and spotless clean all the staff were so friendly and helpful we will most definitely be back