Hotel Ascot, Sorrento, Italy
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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 ideal place for exploring all that bustling Sorrento and the surrounding area has to offer. However, please note that there are occasionally student and school groups of mixed ages staying in the hotel during March and April.
Hotel Ascot is located in the picturesque resort of Sorrento which is to be found on the Neapolitan Riviera. The Neapolitan Riviera is nestles around the Bay of Naples and debatably it occupies the most idyllic spot in the Mediterranean. Overlooking the bay of Naples with magnificent views of Capri and Mount Vesuvius in one of the most beautiful locations in the Mediterranean. With small beaches of volcanic sands and a wealth of ancient history so there is plenty to keep you busy. For those who enjoy shopping a visit to Sorrento's Corso Italia is highly recommended. There are a wide range of boutiques and designer shops that lace this glittering walkway. If you're after that must-have pair of shoes the latest italian fashions are always in stock. On the eating front 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 situated in Campania, southern Italy and is a popular holiday destination. Teetering on the edge of a cliff top that drops sheer into the sea, this enchanting town enjoys a perfect location looking out over the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. Naples and Pompeii are within striking distance as Sorrento is at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana train line. Boats and fast hydrofoils offer services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia. Hotel Ascot is an ideal base from which to explore both Sorrento, with it's wealth 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. This stunning square is edged with cafes and restaurants and is the ideal spot to enjoy a Margherita pizza, which originated in Naples or a spaghetti with the internationally famous Napolitana sauce. Not far from the square is an neighbourhood known as the Drains which is a maze of interesting medieval narrow streets brimming with shops offering local produce like Limoncello and hand fashioned wooden goods. If you are looking for sunshine, panoramic views and superb restaurants offering tasty food then Sorrento should tick all the boxes
