The splendid Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria stands in an elevated position in the centre of the old town of Sorrento, commanding unsurpassed views over the bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Spend your days relaxing by the large swimming pool, enjoying a tranquil chartered cruise along the dramatic coastline or exploring the gardens, where marble columns from Roman Emperor Augustus' villa can still be seen.In the evenings, meals are served in the fabulous Vittoria dining room or the panoramic open-air restaurant. The three contrasting buildings that make up the hotel have been lovingly preserved and improved by the Fiorentino family for over four generations. A friendly atmosphere prevails throughout the hotel, in which each room has its own cosy and intimate character. The hotel's décor and furnishings are an eclectic mix of old and new, with antique furniture gracing some suites. Rooms overlooking the bay offer spectacular views from their large terraces while rooms looking out on to the sunny garden feature spacious balconies.A short walk among orange groves, olive trees and blooming flowers brings you to Sorrento's main square if you want to sample the local cuisine or explore the city. The hotel is a member of the prestigious Locali Storici d'Italia, an association of hotel and restaurant owners whose premises are of particular architectural and historical interest and who have maintained a reputation for excellent service and quality over the decades.

98 rooms which include Classic Garden View Rooms, Classic Sea View Rooms, Deluxe Sea View Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites. Almost all of which have a terrace or balcony with either a panoramic view of the Gulf of Naples, or the beautiful 5 acres of orang

2 restaurants: Vittoria dining room with its frescoed ceiling or al-fresco style at the Bosquet terrace which overlooks Mount Vesuvius. Swimming pool.

Sorrento, 1 hour 10 minutes from Naples Airport.