Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
What the experts agree on
This Belle Epoque icon has been run by the Fiorentino family since 1834, perched on a cliff over the Bay of Naples with panoramic terraces, citrus gardens, and a storied guest list from Wagner to Sophia Loren.
“A classic and elegant hotel in a commanding clifftop location with a large, panoramic terrace overlooking the bay of Naples.”
– The Telegraph
"The most refined of Sorrento’s grand cliff-top hotels, set among citrus trees. Most rooms have marble bathrooms and a balcony overlooking the sea or the grounds."
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Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005
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"The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria benefits from a phenomenal location, right in the heart of Sorrento, high on a cliff overlooking the harbor." Full review
"In a prized cliffside location with panoramic Mediterranean vistas, this property competes at the top, alongside above the smaller Bellevue Syrene." Full review
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Note: There are a few often-overlooked Classic rooms with sea views, and these are worth requesting.
"Three adjoining 19th-century buildings on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, owned and operated by the same family since 1834 and still containing many original furnishings." Full review
Luxury
"Perched on the hillside overlooking the Bay of Naples, the four-and-a-half-pearl Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is a true gem." Full review
"Overlooking the Bay of Naples, this luxurious Belle Epoque dream has been in the same family since 1834." Full review
Readers' Choice Award
""It’s within walking distance of town and yet, when you’re on the property, it feels like a garden oasis."" Full review
"This sea-facing landmark has, remarkably, been in the hands of the founding Fiorentino family since 1834 and seen a cavalcade of famous guests rest their heads on its high-thread-count pillows: Richard Wagner, Marilyn Monroe, Luciano Pavarotti, and Sophia Loren, to name a few"
Top choice
"A hotel for over 170 years, the grand old dame of Sorrento oozes belle-epoque elegance. Huge potted palms adorn gilded public rooms awash with sunlight and antique furniture." Full review
$599/night
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