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The EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is a historic Grand Hotel comprising three different blocks
built between 1834 and 1880. Precisely because of its unique layout, the Hotel is able to
offer a generous selection of rooms with a variety of features.
Almost all rooms have a terrace or a balcony overlooking the Bay of Naples or the
beautiful hotel grounds. All rooms have private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV,
minibar, safe and direct-dial telephone.
The historic suites are tastefully furnished with original period furniture and have a
terrace looking out over the Bay, affording splendid views and spectacular sunsets.
The Enrico Caruso suite, very much in demand, retains the same décor and furnishings as
when the famous Italian tenor stayed there for more several months, in 1921. The Pompeii
Suite is decorated with frescoes inspired by the most handsome villas in nearby Pompeii.
Among the spacious accommodations are also the Suites degli Aranci , overlooking the
orange grove, and the romantic Vittoria Suite, with terrace on two sides. The
Romans, with their unfailing eye for beauty, were among the first to appreciate the
spectacular scenery and temperate climate of Surrentum, perched on the cliffs of the
Sorrento Peninsula in an area that also lies along the famous coast road known as the
“Amalfitana”.
One of Italy’s leading Grand Hotels, the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is located in Sorrento, the place where it is said that the Roman Emperor Augustus had a beautiful villa with magnificent views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.
The Hotel dates back to 1834, a time when Italy was not yet a unified country. From the day it opened the establishment has been owned and run by the Fiorentino family, one of the few founding hotelier families remaining in Italy today.
The long history of the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is reflected in the unique fin-de-siècle style of the building, which still retains its period of splendor. The interiors are tastefully decorated and contain original antique furniture including beautiful pieces, crafted locally, with inlaid decoration.
The Hotel and its terraces, famous for their breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples, have played host to many celebrities and discerning travelers including Kings and Queens, Artists (Richard Wagner, Enrico Carious, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren) and other notable personalities attracted to Sorrento and the surrounding area.
Five acres of private garden with citrus and olive trees also contribute to make the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA a unique hotel. There is a large swimming pool in the grounds, with an orange grove nearby, where guests can bathe and relax in the Mediterranean sun.
From the main terrace, a private lift descends directly to the pier in the harbor below, where sight-seers can easily hire a motor boat for an excursion along the beautiful coastline of the peninsula, or take a trip to Capri, Naples and Ischia on one of the many jet boat and hydrofoil services, which operate daily.
With its unique charm and history, and excellent meeting facilities (capacity up to 250) the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA offers a perfect venue for guests looking to combine work and leisure.
Rates 2010
(call us for best available rates!)
**RATES INCLUDE BUFFET BREAKFAST BUT NOT 10% VAT**
Deluxe
Suite
From 390 to 600 E
Junior
Ste (Aurora)
From 420 to 650 E
Antique/Ste
800/Vittoria Ste
From 585 to 900 E
Designer/Caruso
Suite
From
585 to 900 E
Royal/Pompei
Suite
From 780 to 1200 E
Imperial
Suite
From 1235 to 1900 E
To see select photos of Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, please click here.
To see a map and directions to Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay
please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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