GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR VITTORIA
Piazza Tasso
34 - 80067 Sorrento (Na)
Region: Campania

The EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is located in the town center of Sorrento on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples. The building is secluded from the main square by private gardens with citrus groves. Guests pass through the main gate and through the gardens to find the Hotel right on the sea front of Sorrento. One of Italy's leading Grand Hotels, the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is the place where it is said that the Roman Emperor Augustus had a beautiful villa with magnificent views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Since 1834 the establishment has been owned and run by the Fiorentino family, one of the few founding hotelier families remaining in Italy today. Five acres of private garden with citrus and olive trees also contribute to make the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA a unique hotel. There is a a large swimming pool in the grounds, with an orange grove nearby, where guests can bathe and relax in the Mediterranean sun. From the main terrace, a private lift descends directly to the pier in the harbor below, where sightseers can easily hire a motor boat for an excursion along the beautiful coastline of the peninsula, or take a trip to Capri, Naples and Ischia on one of the many jet boat and hydrofoil services, which operate daily. Almost all 96 rooms and 21 suites have a terrace or a balcony overlooking the Bay of Naples or the beautiful hotel grounds. The historic suites are tastefully furnished have a terrace looking out over the Bay, affording splendid views and spectacular sunsets. Dining at the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is an exciting experience. The Chef offers a selection of delicious local dishes and Haute Cuisine, with the emphasis always on fresh food in season.