Towers Hotel Stabiae

"On checking in, the clerk was unpleasant, the room was arctic cold but we were told on arrival that only the front desk can control room temperature. We requested wash cloths and were told no they do not provide them.. breakfast was always wonderful. Dinner, however, was just truly a 0 to 1 star. For example we ordered carpaccio and they gave us a plate of sliced roast beef! The Spa was a wonderful experience. We highly recommended it. The TV didn’t work either and the staff was truly incapable"

"Towers Hotel — Room 352, Block Opposite Reception, 3rd Floor I stayed in Room 352, on the third floor of the block opposite reception. The window overlooks the busy coastal road, but it is well double-glazed so noise wasn’t an issue. Room size was good with a large single bed, good lighting and air-con which was quiet. There’s an internal door to the bedroom which is useful as a sound barrier. Good mirrors in both bedroom and bathroom, hairdryer, and it was handy to have a fridge in the room for water etc, plus kettle and tea/coffee facilities. I didn’t use the safe or TV so can’t comment on those. A couple of small niggles — very few hangers in the wardrobe area, the deep bath was hard to get in and out of with no bath mat inside, and the light over the bed wasn’t working. Shower attachments were old fittings and a bit fiddly. Bidet in the bathroom. The hotel was busy due to a conference, but reception staff were friendly and helpful. Bar staff also friendly. Nice choice of cocktails, wine etc, with free crisps and nuts. Bar menu was quite minimal. Pool and garden areas are attractive, and the small beach area is pleasant — sunbeds and towels provided free. Pool wasn’t heated in September. Breakfast was OK — usual selection of hot and cold buffet items, lots of sweet cakes and pastries, breads, fruit, cereal and savoury hot/cold items. Gluten-free was catered for when asked. The on-site restaurant has a good choice of food, but service and atmosphere were not great at the time of our visit, with limited options for dietary restrictions. The best part is the location for the views — beautiful sunsets over the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. The hotel is some distance from Sorrento and the nearest town, but they lay on a shuttle bus to Vico Equense (which has a good choice of restaurants and shops) and to the station on the Naples to Sorrento line. The train to Pompeii took approx 50 mins and was very busy but highly recommend a day here if you can go. In the opposite direction to Sorrento, end of the line, it took approx 15 mins — Sorrento is a good option for a day out. You have to time the minibus and pre-book, although we were able to book via WhatsApp on the day which was handy. Shuttle cost €3 each way per person. Overall, comfortable and well-equipped for a short stay with lovely outdoor areas and those sunset views."

"Too expensive for being a somewhat old facility"