Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

Owned by the Fiorentino family since 1834, and still operated by its descendents, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is poised where it is said one of the villas of the Emperor Augustus once stood. This renowned five-star luxurious hotel is perched atop the cliffs, commanding a spectacular view of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Beautiful private gardens and a five-acre orange grove surround the hotel providing a peaceful and natural environment exclusive to the guests. Its gates open into the main square in Sorrento. Refined guest accommodations evoke the atmosphere of a gracious private home, furnished with authentic period furniture. The elegantly furnished suites include the famous Pompei Suite, the world-known Enrico Caruso Suites, the luxurious Imperial Suite and the impressive Princess Margaret Suite. A private lift takes guests down to the port where they can take the public hydrofoil for excursions to Capri, Ischia and Naples.

The Romans, with their unfailing eye for beauty, were among the first to appreciate the spectacular scenery and temperate climate of Surrentum, perched on the cliffs of the Sorrento Peninsula in an area that also lies along the famous coast road known as the “Amalfitana”.

One of Italy’s leading Grand Hotels, the Excelsior Vittoria is located in Sorrento, 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.

The Hotel dates back to 1834, a time when Italy was not yet a unified country. From the day it opened the establishment has been owned and run by the Fiorentino family, one of the few founding hotelier families remaining in Italy today.

The Excelsior Vittoria is located in the town centre 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 seafront of Sorrento.

Sorrento is located on the Peninsula of the same name (the northern stretch of the Amalfi Coast), 55 km from Naples by road, or 14 nautical miles across the water. The International Airports of Naples and Rome are 50 km and 250 km away, respectively.

The hotel offers 75 rooms and 21 suites

Deluxe sea view ,32 sq.m

Paved in Vietri ceramics, the deluxe room has a reading/relaxation corner with sofa bed, marble bathroom and veranda where you can enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gulf of Naples.

Classic Sea view ,25- 30 sq.m

Overlooking the Gulf of Naples, the classic room with sea view is furnished with fin de siècle pieces and elaborately decorated with geometric and floral stencils. There is a marble bathroom, wood or tiled floor and veranda

Classic Garden view ,25-30 sq.m

Overlooking the garden, this room is elaborately furnished and decorated with Renaissance style trompe l'oeils. There is a marble bathroom and veranda

Classic Single Use garden view ,25-30 sq.m

Overlooking the garden, this room is elaborately furnished and decorated with Renaissance style trompe l'oeils. There is a marble bathroom and veranda.

Imperial Suite

Luxurious and exquisitely furnished, the Imperial Suite is created when the Antique Suite is merged with the Royal Suite. The result is a prestigious set of rooms with two bedrooms, sitting room, two marble bathrooms and sweeping terrace ,180 sq.m, sweeping round the entire Gulf of Naples.

Suite 800

Providing high standards of comfort, this suite features furniture crafted specifically for the hotel in the 19th century. It has two bedrooms, a cosy sitting room and two bathrooms. With a sea view, it is ideal for families with children.

Suite Margaret

One of the Antique Suites, this one is named after Princess Margaret of Great Britain, who was once a guest here. Particularly striking is the red Italian marble from the Campania region in the bathroom which also features an enamel, wrought iron bath and classic English taps. It is furnished with late-1800's furniture and has a 25 sq.m. terrace with sea view

Royal Suite

With a sweeping 160 sq.m panoramic terrace giving breathtaking views over the Gulf of Naples, the Royal Suite is furnished with period furniture, console tables and French mirrors. It has a bedroom, sitting room and large marble bathroom.

Pompei Suite

A striking, split-level suite in authentic Pompei style decor, with the bedroom on the upper level, and two sitting rooms, two marble bathrooms and a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea ,30 sq.m, downstairs. The furnishings and decor, depicting cherubim, Greek urns, leaves and female figures, recreate the atmosphere of Imperial Rome

Suite Antique

An enchanting suite embellished with a ceiling fresco of dancing cherubim, and featuring bedroom with lounge area, luxurious marble bathroom and panoramic terrace overlooking the sea ,20 sq.m. It is furnished with inlaid furniture from the Sorrento area, and oil paintings of the 1700's Neopolitan School

Designer Suite

An original suite built and furnished in keeping with minimalist tenets, where the white, grey and black colours with spots of blue and red, symbolize the philosphopy of contemporary design. There are two cosy sitting rooms, bedroom, marble bathroom with whirlpool bath, and four verandas ,10 sq.m, overlooking both the sea and the hotel's garden

Suite Caruso

The most renowned of the suites with a sweeping terrace ,25 sq.m, the Caruso hosted the famous tenor in 1921 and now preserves his original piano as well as other objects, such as the writing desk, photos and letters. The atmosphere in the suite inspired the song "Caruso", that Lucio Dalla wrote in the late 1980s when he was a guest here

Suite Vittoria

A romantic suite decorated with floral designs in pastel colours, the Vittoria has a bedroom, lounge area, sitting room, spacious terrace on two sides ,86 sq.m, and view of the sea from the bed. This suite is a favourite with newly-weds.

Aurora Suite

The original 19th century decorations give this suite a fascinating charm and unique ambience. It was named after the ceiling fresco that Sofia Loren also admired in 1984 when she starred in the film "Qualcosa di biondo" filmed on the hotel's terrace. The two verandas ,5 sq.m, overlook the peaceful green of the hotel's garden

Junior Suite

The elaborately furnished and lavish junior suite features bedroom, lounge area or separate sitting room, with marble bathroom and wood or Vietri tiled floor. It overlooks the Gulf of Naples

Suite degli Aranci

Consisting of bedroom, sitting room, one or two marble bathrooms, spacious terrace ,50-60 sq.m,, these suites overlook the hotel's splendid citrus and olive orchards. Tastefully furnished, the fabrics and decor reflect the colours of the garden

Room & Suite Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Satellite TV
• Minibar
• Safety deposit box
• Direct dial telephone.

• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Spa & Fitness Facilities
• Private Parking
• Children's Playground
• Internet Access Point
• Business Desk
• Private lift to the Harbour
• Snack Bar
• Child Care
• Massage
• Laundry & Dry cleaning Service
• Meeting Rooms

The cuisine at Vittoria is an expert blend of seasonal flavours and fragrances. The many tempting dishes, ranging from local Campania specialities to haute cuisine prepared by the skilled hands of the multiple award-winning chef Vincenzo Galano, can be relished in either the monumental "Vittoria" dining room where you can enjoy a delightful lunch under the vaults of a majestic frescoed ceiling, or in the summer, on the open-air "Bosquet" terrace, overlooking the Gulf where you can glimpse the mauve shades of Vesuvius through the baluster. Its exquisite, distinctive rooms and terraces make EXCELSIOR VITTORIA a superior choice for successful banquets and gala dinners. Vegetarian menus can also be provided on request

Vittoria

The exquisitely frescoed ceilings and deco furnishings which create a sophisticated ambience exuding history and the incomparable flavour of natural, wholesome Mediterranean produce, combined with the magical backdrop of the Sorrento coast, make Ristorante Vittoria one of the most beautiful, "delicious" places for the bon vivant

Bosquet

Terrazza Bousquet, the veritable feather in the restaurant's cap, is a splendid terrace overlooking the Gulf. Here you can savour our chef's fresh and original new take on the specialities of the Campania region while you soak up the spectacular sight of Ischia and Procida, admiring the many boats and yachts crossing this part of the sea

Vittoria Terrace

Once a week in summer a buffet dance is held on the panoramic Vittoria Terrace, looking towards the twinkling lights of Naples on the other side of the Gulf whilst dancing to the sound of romantic melodies

Pool

In the shade of the fruit trees and pretty white swinging canopies in the garden, sits the Pool restaurant, open from June to September. With a snack bar corner too, the restaurant is served by expert Neopolitan chefs specialising in pizza for wood-fired ovens and pasta, as well as the many local specialities that Campania is renowned for the world over. Alongside these delicacies, you can also enjoy grilled meat and fish, fresh salads, icecream and homemade desserts served with premium wines.

Bar Vittoria

Open all year round, the air-conditioned bar offers hotel guests an exquisite selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, aperitifs, snacks and tasty appetizers to be enjoyed during a quick break or a pleasant encounter in the comfort of the various sitting rooms or panoramic Vittoria terrace, all served to the pleasant musical accompaniment of classical, Neopolitan or contemporary live music.

Pool Bar

Decorated in ecru and the earthy colours of Siena just like the nearby pool, the pool bar serves not only drinks and quick snacks, but also a range of desserts and ice creams in a variety of flavours freshly made by the hotel's master pastry chefs.