Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

Perched on the cliff edge of Sorrento, the inimitable Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria has a history full of superlatives. Owned and operated by the Fiorentino family since 1834, the property has hosted Richard Wagner and Oscar Wilde, who enjoyed the same breath-taking views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius as today's guests. Ruins of Roman Emperor Augustus’ villa are said to lay beneath the property, and the past is also alive in such details as the 18th-century columns, frescoed ceilings and antiques displayed throughout. Outside, the region's beauty is evident in the lush gardens, filled with Mediterranean plants, citrus and olive groves. A quick elevator ride sweeps guests from the port directly to the hotel, a cool touch Wilde and Wagner could only have dreamed of. The 80 rooms, among which 49 suites, are located in the hotel’s three adjoining buildings - La Vittoria, La Favorita and La Rivale. Most rooms have a balcony or terrace with unrivalled views over the Bay of Naples or the hotel’s lush garden. Our 6 One-of-a-kind Suites make an impressive statement with their lavish bedroom and equally splendid lounge area. Enhanced with exceptional views over the sea, they are in honour of past celebrities who stayed at the Hotel. No need to say they are the most sought suites at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria