"This is a really good hotel and resort with many positive points:
- the hotel food is excellent, of restaurant quality and well presented . I have stayed in 4 star all-inclusives where after a week, I was getting bored with the vast choice and cafeteria vibe. At the vesuvio despite the fixed menu (with several options), the quality of the food at the evening meal is such, that I was never tempted to eat anywhere else. Breakfasts have fairly limited choice of items, but it is all good. This is the best Italian food that I have tasted. The service in the evening is provided by waiters at the table - classy.
- the pool is large, well maintained and there was no shortage of sun beds at any time. No need to rush for the pool at the start of the day.
- the staff are very professional. They are friendly without being intrusive and the quality of the service at meals and in the bar is flawless.
- I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices of drinks at the bar and in the resort. I never thought that we were being scalped at any time.
- The rooms cannot be criticised - everything is good, with good availability of lifts
- The shuttle service between the hotel and resort is very convenient and punctual. There was never any shortage of seats on the transport, although the service does stop between 1 and 4
- The views from the hotels elevated position are stunning
- Sorrento is lovely with an excellent vibe and the people are friendly and helpful. Unlike Turkish resorts, there is no hassling of customers in the shops or sharp pricing practices. On one occasion, we made a mistake and paid a bar bill twice - the staff member pointed it out, which would not happen in many places.
The only bad point point about the hotel is the restricted access on foot to the resort. The centre of Sorrento is about 20 minutes walk away, but about half of that is along a busy road with no pavement and sharp bends restricting visibility. It is possible to walk into the resort, but one has to be very careful indeed.
The hotel is suited to adults of a certain age (no discos or pool side entertainment). The evening entertainment is relatively low key - piano singers etc. There were children staying at the hotel, but teenagers would probably find it a little boring. Basically, the hotel clientele is 40 plus, so some people might find it a little staid.
All in all - a wonderful holiday and a marvellous hotel"