Within minutes of the historic old town, the Hotel Ascot is a basic but popular hotel with a fantastic central position and is excellent value for money. The Ascot provides the perfect place for exploring all that bustling Sorrento and the surrounding area has to offer. However, please note that there are intermittently student and school groups of mixed ages staying in the hotel during March and April.
Hotel Ascot is based in the charming resort of Sorrento which is situated on the Neapolitan Riviera. The Neapolitan Riviera is is placed around the Bay of Naples and some believe it occupies the most picturesque location in the Mediterranean. With vistas over the bay of Naples with spectacular views of Capri and Mount Vesuvius in one of the most beautiful spots in the Mediterranean.
With tiny beaches of basaltic sands and a wealth of ancient history so there is a selection of activities to keep you occupied. For those who enjoy a little retail therapy a trip to Sorrento's Corso Italia is not to be missed. There are numerous boutiques and designer shops that lace this glittering walkway. If you're after that must-have dress there's plenty to choose from.
For eating out the Neapolitan Riviera pulls out all the stops. Relax in a little piazza, order an espresso and settle down for some serious people watching. Or perhaps search out a chic restaurant and enjoy a wonderful meal. Whatever your choice there will be a bar or restaurant to suit you.
Famed for its thermal spas, Ischia it's just the place if you fancy being pampered from head to toe.
Sorrento is located in Campania, southern Italy and is a popular tourist destination. Teetering on the edge of a cliff top that falls sheer to the sea, this charming town enjoys a superb location with vistas of the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. Naples and Pompeii are within striking distance as the town is at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana train line. Ferry boats and hydrofoils offer services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia.
Hotel Ascot is a perfect base from which to explore both Sorrento, with it's abundance of history and further afield along of the Neapolitan riviera.
When staying at Hotel Ascot a visit to Piazza Tasso, the main square is a must. Piazza Tasso is named after the famous poet, Torquato Tasso. The square is encircled with cafes and restaurants and is a wonderful spot to enjoy a Margherita pizza, which originated in Naples or a spaghetti with the world acclaimed Neapolitana sauce.
In the vicinity of the square is an area known as the Drains which is a maze of charismatic medieval alleyways brimming with stores offering local wares such as Limoncello and hand fashioned wooden goods.
If you are seeking sunshine, stunning views and fantastic restaurants offering sumptuous food then Sorrento should tick all the right boxes