We stayed at Hotel Cesare Augusto while in Sorrento, Italy…read more I was skeptical at first to book here since it was outside the old town, but when we got there, I was completely surprised at how close the hotel was to the main town, approximately 5 minutes from the elevator or stairs that would take you to Sorrento beach and port. We booked a room with a sea view balcony. We found our room spacious and clean. The hotel serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast in the main dining room. We had a lovely stay here. The staff are helpful and friendly. The hotel is walking distance to many restaurants and close to the port if you are planning on island hopping. This hotel is highly recommended!

Such wonderful stay at The Grand hotel Cesare Augusto…read more Just steps away room Tasso Square. Nice clean rooms, friendly staff. They offer a wonderful breakfast from 7 to 10. Our tour group was suppose to stay here. But ended up changing hotels. As I came out a few days prior to the hotel I ended up staying here. I am glad I did.

I don't have the words, CA is an absolute paradise. I have been describing it as "heaven on earth"…read more We just came back from our honeymoon in Capri. We stayed a little over a week in Capri Town and about a week at the CA in AnnaCapri. I didn't want to leave. We booked the Chef's table at Terrazza di Lucullo, woke up to breakfast's on our private terrace, enjoyed our days in the stunning swimming pool sipping cocktails and eating oysters. We walked their gardens and snuck a few of their cherry tomatoes. We cancelled a few of our dinner reservations because we did not want to leave the property. To top it off, CA is located in AnnaCapri and fully accessible by taxi. So you don't need to walk much while here. You can also take a boat to Fontelina from here, taxi to Paolino or Il Riccio and enjoy a very easy stroll to Zuma. This is it for Capri. I can see the equivalent notoriety of Punta Tragara because of the Faraglioni view, but it loses to CA in all remaining categories. You don't have to take my word for it, you will regret it yourself on your first sweaty hike to your PT hotel lobby.

My husband and I have enjoyed a beautiful three night stay at this spectacular hotel. Every one of…read morethe hotel staff have been extremely professional, polite, and helpful. We would especially like to thank our server, Lucia. She always welcomed us to each meal with a big bright smile. Lucia made our stay the most unforgettable ever with her kindness, warmth, and professional demeanor. We will be back! Bravo to Francesco and family!!! KC and Jack Kielty NYC

This was a horrible experience with customer service. We booked a last minute trip to Italy and…read morewere looking for any available room in positano for 2 nights. We found this hotel, tried to book it twice (even though it was not our first choice) and were told the payment was NOT processed and the reservation was not made. So, we found another hotel and booked that properly instead (it was a MUCH more reasonable rate as well, and such nice owners!) then later, I received a confirmation that villa gabrisa confirmed our booking. I immediately responded and said that we had in fact not made the booking, included the screenshots of the "payment not processed" screens, and asked that they kindly cancel whatever booking they seemed to have on file. The owners said no, the rate was non-refundable and they would not cancel it. I explained what happened and they still said no way, we had to keep our $1700 for two night booking even though we did NOT want to stay there. They were being so rude, we decided it wasn't worth it to deal with them. The other hotel owner was so incredibly kind and when we explained what villa gabrisa was doing, they cancelled our reservation at no cost to us (even though that was a nonrefundable rate as well - the difference in kind and considerate ownership). On site, it was obvious the owners were being rude to us based on this situation. We tried to interact with them as little as possible, but it was still so disappointing to spend so much money for such an unpleasant experience. I would never recommend this hotel, all based on the poor customer service and rude ownership.

Where do I begin, we went to Positano in the off season (March) and booked a room at the Gabrisa-…read moreliterally last minute, since we were traveling casually and without a firm plan (which in my opinion is a great way to do it because you will stumble upon CHARMING, magical places such as the Villa Gabrisa that have last minute deals. When we checked in to the hotel, the first room they brought us to was okay, but based on their advertising of the room we thought we'd booked, we were anticipating something larger with a bigger balcony. This first room was on the top floor and had a baby balcony. We if we could switch to another room that had a bigger balcony. They were so nice and said we could for 40 euros more... we looked at the room and UH YES-WHAT A GREAT DEAL. This room was HUGE, with a giant bathroom that had a jet spa tub overlooking the mountainside, and a giant balcony that made us feel like we were royalty. This was BY far the MOST magical part of our trip in Italy (Amalfi, Rome, Orvieto and Venice). Amalfi itself will take your breath away, but having such an accommodating and patient staff was the icing on the cake. And when I say patient I mean Paaaaatttttiiiiieeeeennnntttt, as shown by their lack of frustration with my travel partner who earned the name American princess (ugh...I know). So if you have someone in your group who is high maintenance, have no fear- they will be graciously catered to here! After getting in our room-we did not even unpack, we were transfixed on the balcony which overlooked Positano and the Amalfi coast. The staff brought us a bottle of Franciacorta and a BEAUTIFUL assortment of Italian meats and cheeses (upon arriving we made a mention of how hungry we were and they went above and beyond). We arrived around 2pm, so it was too early for getting Aperitivo and too late for lunch (places close in between). Every morning, Gabrisa puts out a complimentary breakfast- usually meats, cheeses, and breads. The real winner was the cappuccino that I enjoyed at a small table across the street overlooking the mountainside and ocean below. One word AMAZING. We walked down to the beach each day, which is about 20 minutes down, through charming little shops and restaurants. Since it was March not much was open, but the beach made it all worth it. The walk up is definitely not fun, as it is almost completely vertical, but hey it helped us work off all the pasta at least... It was very difficult leaving Amalfi and we almost stayed one extra day.. but we had to move on to Venice. I would suggest on your way out of Positano stopping to see Pompeii. This is something we STILL wish we had done. I also suggest looking at my photos, because they really do speak for themselves and embody what words cannot regarding how great this experience at Villa Gabrisa was.

The Amalfi Coast and nearby Sorrentine Peninsula are full of majestic 5-star hotels. It's an…read moreexpensive region to visit, so be ready to pay high prices. Having said that though, the amenities, facilities, service, etc tend to be top notch at these hotels of course and this adds to the magical aspect of vacationing in this beautiful region. When researching where to stay we were mainly looking for a centrally located hotel with a pool and Grand Hotel La Favorita met this simple criteria. The hotel itself was on a great location, a few blocks away from the main strip, walking distance from all the main sites and just around the corner from the elevator that takes you to the lower level of the cliff from where you can walk to the port (this is important especially if you're using ferries as a mode of transportation). The decor of the hotel is beautiful and enchanting. They have lemon trees all around the ground floor and in the garden area. The furniture in the common areas is elegant and classic. Our room was very spacious, as was the bathroom, which had a tub (not separate from the shower). We didn't have a room with a view (we booked a classic double room) but honestly I'm not sure how much of a view other rooms have since there is a large hotel right in front of La Favorita which appears to block the views of the water. Perhaps the only rooms that I could see having a partial water view are the ones facing the side street (Via Tasso) and the ones on the top floors, but I'm not entirely sure. The room had a safe, complimentary sparkling and still water, coffee maker and coffee, robes and slippers as well as nice toiletries. We got delicious Baci chocolates left on our nightstands after each time the room was made up. They also had a pillow menu, from which you could literally pick the type of pillow of your choice depending on your preference (soft, medium, feathers, etc). I have never seen a pillow menu at a hotel before so I thought this was an interesting and fine detail, however I didn't really take advantage of it, I just kept the pillows that were already on the bed. The bed was pretty comfortable and the room had blinds which when closed kept the room pitch dark. The only two criticisms I have for this hotel are regarding the AC and the poor drainage in the bathtub. The AC really didn't work well and didn't cool the room much despite me trying to lower the temperature to 16C. Also, the water pooled in the tub as we showered and didn't drain completely until the water from the shower was completely turned off. and the poor drainage in the tub. We didn't actually complaint to anyone about this, not sure what if anything they could have done about it though. The main highlight of this hotel has to be their fantastic rooftop pool with great views of the city, the hills and the Vesuvius. We took advantage of using the pool every evening after we came back from exploring the towns. The water in the pool is cold and that was perfect to cool off from the intense heat. The bar and restaurant are also on the rooftop and although we did not have dinner there, we did enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset. The rooftop pool was a perfect spot to relax and it was everything we were hoping for. Another great thing about this hotel was their fantastic breakfast served in a spacious dining area, on the balcony or out on the giardino. They had an amazing spread pastries, breads, cold and hot items, fruits, cereals, as well as an omelette station. Espresso drinks were made to order and to your liking (I always asked for my cappuccino to be made strong since I don't like them too milky). Service was impeccable. Overall we had a great stay and would definitely recommend this hotel if staying in Sorrento.

Had a fantastic stay at Grand Hotel La Favorita. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of…read moreSorrento so you can walk anywhere you'd like in the city. The rooftop pool was perfect for the heatwave the hit Italy while we were there! The staff was so friendly and the daily breakfast was fantastic.

Great hotel, great location,amazing views, and the staff was so helpful. We will stay here again…read moreand recommend to friends.

Sorrento and the coast of Italy are absolutely amazing. The fresh foods are outstanding. It really…read moreis true farm to table and this hotel is beautiful!

Five star property here. I had a hard time finding the entrance while driving in but found an…read morealley about one car width with a security guard. I drove in down a long pathway and was able to park in close proximity to the entrance. The security guard notified the front desk so they greeted my outside. The porter took my bags inside. I had arrived before check-in time so I had some time to explore the property before seeing my room. The garden area outside is very nice! I was told that the hotel would be closing for winter in a few days time and that is was slow. Since they did not have high occupancy, they upgraded me for free from a garden view to an ocean view. After 30 minutes or so the room was ready and I was escorted to see the room. It was quite impressive as there was the room itself but had a "sitting room" next it is so it was basically a suite. There was a door to the balcony that had a table for two and an ocean view. We were provided with a complimentary bottle of wine and a Panettone loaf. The room was nice an had everything except for a coffee maker. There was no hot water pitcher either. The bathroom had a toilet where the seat was not aligned to the toilet which is scary for a man as a pinched ball sack would not be good. This property is right next to Piazza Tasso which is the main square and is surrounded by restaurants and shops. There is a bar onsite as well as a Michelin starred restaurant called Terrazza Bosquet. The restaurant was good and the staff were amazing, front desk, concierge, bell staff and restaurant staff. Customer Service is a big priority here. A few small tweaks needed but was a five star experience!

The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the service was great. It's in a great spot to walk…read moreeverywhere. The view of the river is amazing. They have a nice happy hour glass of wine in the evening. We would have a night cap in the bar in the evening and our waiter was wonderful I just don't know his name!

The hotel was beyond, immaculate, and Leonardo staff were amazingly friendly. This place is…read moreabsolutely exquisite and worth every penny. It has the best views on the Amalfi coast and the food is actually amazing. The best Truffle pasta I've ever had in my life. The breakfasts are amazing and prepared by the finest chefs and Pastry Chef around.

Such nice people and awesome room cleaning shoutout to the restaurant for letting me order off of…read morethe kids menu because I'm picky. No other restaurant let me do that or alter most dishes!

We stayed at this hotel and loved it. Until we decided to eat dinner at the restaurant during our…read morestay. The veranda restaurant seemed like the perfect place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. However... the experience was very disappointing. The waitstaff was very inattentive overall (awful service), the waitress was rude and our food arrived more than one hour after we were seated, which was 15 minutes later than our reservation. Late in the evening.. not even during peak dining hours. The food lacked flavor and was overall inferior. The prawns smelled and tasted as if they were not fresh. The pasta was thick and flavorless and not consistent with other wonderful food we had experienced thus far. Overall not happy. If it weren't for the beautiful atmosphere and view, there would be ZERO reason to eat here. Do as someone else suggested which was to enjoy the sunset with drinks here and eat somewhere else!

The most incredibly stunning hotel in Sorrento, maybe anywhere! Yes, I know there are a lot of…read morefabulous hotels in Sorrento, but the ambiance, class, beauty, and peacefulness ptouches my soul. And that view! I could live on the restaurant veranda by the sea! Or the patio. Just exquisite with the canaopy of lemon leaves, the marble inlaid floors, the statues, white tables - all designed to not compete or distract from the view! As the name implies, it's so very serene. Definitely on the high end so if your budget can't afford a week, spend two nights here. That's what I did before meeting friends for the remainder of my time in Sorrento. Since the next four days were full of touring different towns on the Amalfi coast, a boat ride to Capri and the Blue Grotto, and Pompei, I joined them at a different hotel that was more affordable since we basically were just sleeping and showering there. But for my first two days in Sorrento when I wanted to just chill and take in the beauty of this magnificent part of Italy, I chose Hotel Bellevue Syrene and I already want to come back!