Definitely a 3* hotel, not a 4* so know this when booking a room here. The hotel is old - as are most in Sorrento - but the rooms are definitely dated and in need of updates. The main lobby has neon sky blue furniture - I didn't even know sky blue could be neon - and it's a bit rough on the eyes!
My room was large, had a mini fridge and a small balcony which I enjoyed every morning and evening. My balcony looked out over the pool which was lovely. The bed was very hard and low to the ground, pillows hard and flat. The curtains were hanging off the rod and never fixed in the 7 days I was there. And one day they completely forgot to clean my room and provide fresh towels. The safe didn't work. And there was a tiny tv in an armoir. so definitely not luxurious accommodations, just the basics.
Breakfast on the fifth floor was also basic, like a continental spread at a Best Western in the U.S. It filled you up but there was not anything that stood out other than the incredible view of the Bay. If you are fortunate enough to get a room with that view, it could be worth staying.
The star of the hotel is the pool out back. It's huge and beautiful with lots of chairs around the sides, an outdoor cafe area and indoor bar. Now I was there mid October and while Sorrento was having unseasonable warm 80 degree weather, the pool was a bit cold. In the summer months I'm sure this place is hopping.
That being said, the hotel is affordable and in a very convenient location with easy walking distance to Piazzo Tasso and all the shops, cafes and restaurants that Sorrento has to offer. Within just one block, you can dine at two fabulous restaurants serving incredibly delicious food at completely reasonable prices - $10 pasta and a glass of wine for $5. Both are worth visiting even with the long lines: La Cantinaccia del Popolo and La Locanda del Gusto.
The hotel is on the Main Street so you hear traffic, especially if you leave balcony door open. If you are seeking an affordable hotel knowing that you will be out and about most of the time, Grand Hotel Flora is fine. If you are seeking a hotel along the Gulf of Naples with incredible views, a restaurant, gym, spa and other features and modern conveniences, look for one of the grander hotels along Via Correale.
Since I was on my own for several days and then meeting up with friends staying at the Grand Flora, I booked my room here. Would I come back? Maybe. But Sorrento is so gorgeous that if I returned, I would go the extra splurge and stay at a legit 4 or 5* Hotel and live la dolce vita. I already have the hotel picked ou! read more