We stayed here for a week from 14th -21st September and have no hesitation in recommending it. The hotel staff were all helpful and friendly. The hotel is extremely clean and the decor is very attractive. Our room (609) backed onto the railway line but trains didn't disturb us. As it's the end of the line the trains are coming in and going out slowly so not roaring through! We only spent part of one afternoon by the pool. Not a large area but attractive all the same. Due to the hotel's location between the railway and the road there aren't gardens to wander around but there are a few tables outside.
We enjoyed the breakfasts and had four evening meals here, all of which were good. No tinned vegetables whilst we were there. It's a good choice for those like us who use public transport. The bus/rail station were only a few minutes walk away. (Come out of hotel, turn left and first left again). We found the public transport to be inexpensive and punctual. Trip to Pompeii 3 euros return.
Other trips we enjoyed were to Herculaneum, Positano, Amalfi, Vesuvius and the CitySightseeing open bus tour.
If you want to find the Foreigners Club/Port, turn left out of hotel, walk down to Piazza Tasso. Just beyond the bridge there are steps down to the Port. However take the narrow road right next to it. This leads to St. Antonino's Square, then take the road to the right and you will find the Foreigner's Club a little way down. There is a small travel information base here. They were very useful for info. and maps. Also a good place to drink and eat in the evening as the views over the Bay are lovely. The road carries on down to the Port and is an easier walk for those who find steps difficult.
We combined the visit to Herculaneum with the trip to Versuvius. Right outside the station there is a tourist office that runs the trips up to Vesuvius. It was well worthwhile the 16 euros. It takes you to within half a mile of the crater's edge and then you walk the rest of the way. Closed in shoes are good as very gritty.
We had a wonderful holiday and would return to Sorrento again very happily.
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