Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

A blanket of green olive orchards and terraces of citrus trees, jagged, unreachable cliffs dominated by watchtowers, caves and enchanted bays, set against the deep blue of the crystal clear sea — the backdrop for Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

The long history of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is reflected in the unique fin-de-siècle style of the building, which still retains its period of splendor. The interiors are tastefully decorated and contain original antique furniture including beautiful pieces, crafted locally, with inlaid decoration. The hotel and its terraces, famous for their breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples, have played host to many celebrities and discerning travelers including Kings and Queens, Artists and other notable personalities attracted to Sorrento and the surrounding area. Five acres of private garden with citrus and olive trees also contribute to make the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria a unique hotel. There is a large swimming pool, with an orange grove nearby, where guests can bathe and relax in the Mediterranean sun. With its unique charm and history, and meeting facilities the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria offers a perfect venue for guests looking to combine work and leisure.

The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is a historic Grand Hotel made up of three different buildings built between 1834 and 1880. Thanks to this unique location, the hotel offers a variety of different room types. Rooms include: Deluxe Sea View, Classic Sea View, Classic Garden View, and Classic Single Garden Room. Nearly all the rooms have a veranda or terrace overlooking either the Gulf of Naples or the orange orchard surrounding the hotel. The suites at Excelsior Vittoria are the ultimate in luxury and comfort: Margaret, Caruso, Aurora, Antique, Royal, Pompei, Imperial, Aranci and Vittoria to name but a few of the most famous ones. Each has its own history, often made by the passing of the many celebrities who have stayed here in the romantic backdrop of the Sorrento peninsula. Some have sweeping terraces overlooking the sea, whilst others offer the tranquility of the large garden and the fragrances gently wafting up from its plants.

The cuisine at Vittoria is an expert blend of seasonal flavors and fragrances. The tempting dishes, ranging from local Campania specialties to haute cuisine prepared by the skilled hands of the multiple award-winning chef Vincenzo Galano, can be relished in the monumental Vittoria dining room where you can enjoy 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.

Spoil yourself while enjoying the luxury of pampering and relaxation at the new Holistic Center, La Serra. Built in a converted greenhouse located in the hotel’s garden amid olive and orange trees, the holistic centre La Serra has been designed as a place for renewing indulgence. Within elegantly designed interiors, La Serra offers a wide range of the most sophisticated rituals and treatments with a holistic approach for wellbeing. Treatment suites have an individual Jacuzzi bath, a private garden for relaxation and changing room. A double suite for couples offers privacy and comfort to experience and share the ultimate in pampering.

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