Hotel Oriente

"This hotel is if anything not a 4 star as advertised! 2 star at best and that’s being generous! To begin with we had a balcony advertised as an ocean view! Sure if we leaned way over the fence and craned our necks we could see a sliver of ocean otherwise we saw the cliff below the town and other peoples balconies below and next to us! When we asked for a room with a better view we were shown a much smaller room (barely fit the bed)with a window that did not have any better view! It also only had a bathtub! We opted to keep our much larger room with a shower that took 5 minutes to get hot water! As for the larger room the only furniture was the bed (very comfortable) an armoire ( with a safe that was locked and could not be used), a table with what I can only describe as a small picnic bench and that was it! Bathroom had nowhere to place toiletries while shaving or brushing teeth! To get 5o our room the only path was to walk through the dining room! We were told that if we wanted to dine the dinning room was only open from 7-9 pm and had to make reservations! When we went to eat we were the only ones in the dining room and had basically 3-4 options to choose from! I can say that the location in relation to the town and train station is excellent! However I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone who doesn’t want to pay the ($$$) to upgrade to one of the luxury (?) rooms"

"There are places that manage to transform a special day into an indelible memory, and for me, the Hotel Oriente in Vico Equense was much more than just a location: it was the place where my dream of love came to life, surrounded by beauty, emotions, and extraordinary people. From the very first moment, the owners took care of every detail of my wedding with a dedication and professionalism that are difficult to describe. Everything was designed to make my day unique, starting with the choice of the wedding dress, thanks to the splendid in-house atelier, where you can find wonderful, refined, and high-quality dresses. Dresses so beautiful that they made me fall in love with a second gown too! A dream within a dream! Every detail was taken care of with love; the decorations inside the facility, the comfortable and clean rooms, the varied breakfast... everything allowed for an elegant and enchanting atmosphere to be created. The evening before the wedding, we experienced a wonderful pre-wedding event, with live music on the terrace overlooking the Gulf. A breathtaking view, a magical atmosphere, and the joy of sharing the first emotions of such an important day with the people dearest to me. A memory that I will carry in my heart forever! On my wedding day, I got ready at the hotel, pampered and looked after at every moment by the legendary Mrs. Imma, a woman of extraordinary creativity, capable of transforming every wish into something special. Her attention, her taste, and her sensitivity made me feel like a real princess. On that very emotional day, I felt beautiful, but above all loved and accompanied with an affection that I will never forget. And then the lunch… simply princely! Very fresh fish, generous portions, and dishes cooked impeccably. Everything was exquisite, from beginning to end. The wedding cake, beautiful, and the delicious dessert buffet concluded the reception in a spectacular way. But if I had to tell what really made my wedding unforgettable, I wouldn't just talk about the beauty of the location, the excellence of the cuisine, or the perfection of the arrangements. I would talk above all about the people who made all this possible, making us feel welcomed, listened to, and loved. An immense thank you to Mrs. Imma Arpino, who dedicated herself to us with an affection and kindness that go well beyond her professional role. Thanks to Marianna, a precious collaborator at the atelier, to the seamstress Adele, to the manager Claudio, Ines, Rosaria, to all the reception staff, always polite and helpful, and to every single person who works in this splendid facility and who, with their own commitment, contributes to making it so special. You knew how to fulfill our every wish and accompany us at every moment with extraordinary care. I never felt like a simple client, but a special person, surrounded by sincere attention. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️ My wedding was much more than a perfect day: it was a dream that I will carry in my heart forever, and you were a fundamental part of it. If I could go back, I would choose Hotel Oriente again and always, without a doubt! Thank you for making me feel at home, for giving me unforgettable emotions, and for making the most beautiful day of my life even more beautiful than I had ever imagined. With all my heart, thank you Hotel Oriente. I will always carry you with me! ❤️"

"While the location is great and most regular staff were helpful, our stay was awful. ​Reception was mostly fine, except for one young girl who secretly told her colleague in Italian not to help us, not realizing I understood her. When we asked to shower before our late flight, the manager's "great solution" was to charge us €50. ​The hotel inside and out desperately needs renovation. The pillows and blankets were terrible, food options were very limited, the beach was closed, and the hot tub was completely unavailable. ​Definitely not worth 4 stars — 2 stars maximum. Do not recommend."