Hotel La Solara, Sorrento, Italy
| Holidays at Hotel La Solara | |||
| Departing | 7 nights from |
14 nights from |
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| Holidays to Sorrento | |||
| Departing | 7 nights from |
14 nights from |
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As secluded spots go, this one takes some beating. A world away from the lively streets of Sorrento – three kilometres to be precise – La Solara sits at the top of a hill and is entirely cocooned by trees. It's extremely restful, making it perfect if you just want to get away from it all. While it may be a modern hotel, La Solara manages to retain a real sense of Italian elegance. The focal point is the Olympic-sized swimming pool - there's a raised sun terrace where you can melt away into a world of your own without being disturbed by people in the water. There's also a lemon grove garden where you can unwind under the shade of a tree. Interestingly, the hotel's probably one of our largest in terms of the ground it covers but with only 58 guestrooms, it never feels overly busy - guests have their own dining tables and the staff are incredibly attentive. All in all, there's a lovely personal touch about this place. The piece de resistance, however, has to be the food. It's out of this world. No wonder it regularly scores 100% in our Customer Satisfaction Questionnaires. Each night there's a set menu that's made up of local Neapolitan dishes as well as more famous Italian ones. What's more, the restaurant itself is gorgeous with large bay windows offering up pretty evening views over the mountain valley down to the sea. Likewise the bedrooms are rather special, combining contemporary facilities like Wi-Fi with small finishing touches like inlaid wooden furniture. All in all, La Solara ticks all the right holiday boxes. So much so that it's won hoards of our Gold Awards. In fact there's not enough room left on the wall for them. Need we say more?
Hotel La Solara is located in the charming resort of Sorrento which is located on the Neapolitan Riviera. The Neapolitan Riviera is is placed around the Bay of Naples and debatably it occupies the most charming spot in the Mediterranean. Looking over the bay of Naples with magnificent views of Capri and Mount Vesuvius in one of the most scenic spots in the Mediterranean. With tiny beaches of volcanic sands and an abundance of ancient history so there is a selection of activities to pass the time. For those who enjoy a little retail therapy a sojourn to Sorrento's Corso Italia is highly recommended. There are a selection of boutiques and designer shops that lace this dazzling walkway. If you're after that must-have dress there's plenty to choose from. 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 smart restaurant and enjoy a sumptuous 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 holiday destination. Teetering on the edge of a cliff top that tumbles into the sea, this picturesque town enjoys a stunning position with vistas of the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. Naples and Pompeii can be reached easily as Sorrento lies at the south-eastern terminus of the Circumvesuviana rail line. Boats and express hydrofoils provide services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia. Hotel La Solara is a perfect base from which to explore both Sorrento, with it's wealth of history and other towns on of the Neapolitan riviera. If you stay at Hotel La Solara exploring Piazza Tasso, the main square is a must. Piazza Tasso is named after the Italian poet, Torquato Tasso. This beautiful is lined 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 Napolitana sauce. A short walk from Piazza Tasso is an neighbourhood known as the Drains, a maze of interesting medieval alleyways filled with stores selling local wares like Limoncello and hand fashioned wooden goods. If you are looking for sunshine, panoramic views and fantastic restaurants offering sumptuous food then Sorrento has to tick all the boxes
