Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Sorrento is a vibrant coastal town located on the cliff tops overlooking the clear seas of the Amalfi coast. Across the bay is mount Vesuvius & around the coastline is the Island of Capri where many tour boats head each morning from the Sorrento port. The sea is crystal clear and can be reached and swum from the man made walls at the base of the cliffs. Here and there are sandy beaches but these tend to be privately owned or will cost to use. The town is full of shops selling good quality clothing, gifts, leather goods and the like. Many restaurants to choose from, seafood being abundant & locally, freshly caught. Gelato is plentiful & gorgeous- Limencello, Olive oil & Balsalmic vinegars equally tasty. Bars line the small alley complex, Peroni and other beers being on average 4 Euros a bottle. Good array of regional wines. The Tramontana is a beautiful hotel located centrally built on top of the cliffs overlooking the sea. Their restaurant has spectacular views over the bay as do the sea view rooms. We stayed b&b, in a garden view double, with balcony and were not disappointed. The hotel was built many years ago and has the feel of a 1930's style property. It is not tired or dated though, clean throughout with furniture to match. Although full whilst we were there it did not feel busy or crowded. Just what we required, a quiet retreat in a luxurious hotel. The room was a good size with en suite bath & shower. Towels, robes, hairdryer, room safe, toiletries & slippers provided complimentary. Was also a well stocked fridge but no tea making facilities. The hotel has a decent outdoor pool, very deep at one end (2.8 metres) which stays constantly cool all day and opens from 9am to 6 pm daily. There is a lifeguard on duty each day, he looks after the pool, cleaning the area and fetching drinks from the poolside bar/terrace as well as moving sun beds & umbrellas for the more needy guest. Towels are provided as are sun beds at no extra cost. The pool terrace has a good food menu, burgers and chips, sandwiches, etc, all made and cooked quickly. The grounds around the pool area and front of the hotel have a number of garden chairs and tables for guest use, beautifully shielded from the busy road by hedges, trees and flowering plants. The hotel has a lift taking guests down to the beach. Here sun beds are 10 Euros each & umbrellas 5 Euros for daily hire. There are bar, changing and restaurant facilities on the beach but they are separate from the hotel. We spent a day of our stay on the beach but found it was not cheap after paying for beds, food, etc for the four of us. Swimming in the sea was fantastic though, clear waters, no pollution or jellyfish or other hazards. Would have spent another day there if it wasn't for the cost. Staff in the hotel were superb and so pleased to help. We were given advice on restaurants to use & the concierge booked all reservations for us. Bar, restaurant and breakfast staff were exceptional. Our stay at this hotel & Sorrento was not cheap but was worth every penny for the great memories. We were made to feel like the most important guests staying at the hotel by all members of staff from the moment we walked through the entrance to the time we reluctantly had to leave. Sorrento is a wonderful unspoilt place to visit. Great weather, friendly, safe and so relaxing. We loved our stay at this hotel so much that when we come back we will be staying here again as well as recommending to all we know.

We had a wonderful holiday in June at the Hotel Tramontano. What a fabulous setting, standing on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples and Vesuvious.!! We had a sea view room with a Juliette balcony which was well worth the extra cost. The staff at the hotel, without exception were charming and very helpful. Breakfast was excellent with a great selection of hot and cold dishes and delicious pastries. We also had dinner in the restaurant one evening which was also excellent. Lunch by the pool was served on the covered terrace with a good menu and attentive service. The hotel is very well managed with great attention to detail. The gardens are beautiful and immaculate. The pool area is lovely with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. Overall the standard of service , cleanliness, food and location make this a very superior four star hotel, which we would love to return to in the future.

My boyfriend and I drove here in a hire car and we handed the car keys over to the hotel for parking upon arrival. There is a fee of ???15 per day to park but we knew that before arriving as we had enquired. A car would not really be needed though if you want to stay in Sorrento. The location of the hotel is superb! You having stunning views of the coastline at breakfast or on the terrace whilst you have a drink from their bar. There are many fabulous restaurants and shops within a few minutes walk of this hotel. To get down to the sea there is a lift in the hotel or a tunnel to walk down, do both whilst you are there as the tunnel is a fun experience. If you mention the hotel when hiring a sun lounger and umbrella down on the pontoon by the sea you get a discount. I couldn???t really fault the hotel. The staff were all friendly, helpful and professional and our room was comfortable and a good size. The restaurant by the pool serves a tasty lunch.