Grand Hotel President

in Sorrento , Neapolitan Riviera T rating: 5

 
  • Stylish and elegant
  • Outstanding views
  • Well-equipped spa

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With jaw-dropping views over the Bay of Naples, the Grand Hotel President was an obvious choice for the Thomson Platinum collection.
The Grand Hotel President offers up some of the best views in Italy. The property is set on a hilltop and looks out over the inlets of the Sorrento Coast, the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Vesuvius. You’ll get the best vistas from the chaise lounges in the gardens, the sun terrace by the swimming pool, and the wicker armchairs on the rooftop bar.

The hotel itself is a great example of Italian good looks. The bedrooms are traditional with tiled floors and plenty of inlaid wood handwork, and the communal areas are grand, with marble staircases and chandeliers.

On the food front, the hotel’s restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and offers waiter-service dinners, with a different menu every day.

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Hotel features

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"When you’re after a bit of down time, take a walk around the hotel’s gardens. They’re really peaceful and come with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples."

Meals

  • Dining room for buffet breakfasts and waiter service evening meals
  • Weekly gala buffet with live music
  • Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers for dinner

Swimming pool

  • Swimming pool
  • Sunbeds
  • Parasols
  • Poolside snack bar, May to mid-Oct

Entertainment

  • Lounge bar with terrace and panoramic sea views
  • Regular piano bar, May-Oct
  • Dancing to live music in the bar, twice a week

Activities

  • Billiards
  • Table tennis
  • Thomson excursions are picked up from the main road just a short walk away from the hotel
  • Extensive beauty centre with sauna
  • Massage
  • Mud bath treatment
  • Turkish bath
  • Indoor whirlpool bath
  • Fitness equipment

For Families

  • Cots for hire

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • Money exchange

Special Offers

Honeymooners get complimentary fresh fruit on arrival.

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

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In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.

Our rating

5

Official Rating

4 Star

No. of lifts

2

No. of rooms

110

Room facilities

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Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning 15th Jun-15th Sept, flatscreen TV with Sky channels, phone, minibar, hairdryer and balcony. Standard rooms have 2 or 3 beds, balcony or patio and may have a limited view overlooking the hotel parking area. Single rooms which do not have balconies and may be below street level are also available.

Room Upgrades

We also offer Sea-view rooms, Superior rooms, Superior sea-view rooms and Junior suites.

Sea-view rooms have a balcony or terrace and also overlook the hotel pool area.

Superior rooms are larger than Standard rooms, and have branded toiletries and free use of the whirlpool bath in the spa area.

Superior sea-view rooms overlook hotel pool area and are positioned on higher floors which means great views.

Junior suites have a whirlpool bath, a balcony, and a sea-view.

Location

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  • 4km to centre of Sorrento
  • Regular courtesy bus to and from Sorrento
  • 20-30 minute walk downhill into town

Transfers

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Your guide to Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera

“With buzzing Vespas winding through narrow backstreets and red chillies hanging from shop doorways, Sorrento offers up an authentic slice of Italy.”

One of the first things you’ll notice about Sorrento is its location. Sitting on a cliff that drops sheer into the sea, the town overlooks the Bay of Naples and has a view of Mount Vesuvius to boot. The dramatic coastline gives way to sunbathing platforms and the occasional small pebbly beach where you can soak up the sun. Sorrento life revolves around Piazza Tasso, where tables and chairs spill out of coffee shops onto the cobbles. Here, take your seat to watch the street theatre that is Neapolitan life unfold. By day, nonnas sit crocheting while old men put the world to rights in a flurry of animated hand gestures. By night, the square comes to life with trendy twenty-somethings en route to the late night bars. Away from this lively meeting place, hop on a tour bus to nearby Pompeii or take a stroll down to Marina Piccola and set sail for chic Capri. Closer to home, saunter along the exclusive Corso Italia in search for that all-important pair of designer shoes. And don’t miss the old town where you’ll find a rabbit’s warren of alleyways laced with old-world antique shops and trattorias serving regional specialities. Talking of food, eating out in Sorrento is a delight. From pizzas cooked in wood-fire ovens to heaped platters of seafood linguine along the harbourfront, there’s plenty to tempt you out for an al fresco meal under the stars.

More on Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera

More on Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera

One of the first things you’ll notice about Sorrento is its location. Sitting on a cliff that drops sheer into the sea, the town overlooks the Bay of Naples and has a view of Mount Vesuvius to boot. The dramatic coastline gives way to sunbathing platforms and the occasional small pebbly beach where you can soak up the sun. Sorrento life revolves around Piazza Tasso, where tables and chairs spill out of coffee shops onto the cobbles. Here, take your seat to watch the street theatre that is Neapolitan life unfold. By day, nonnas sit crocheting while old men put the world to rights in a flurry of animated hand gestures. By night, the square comes to life with trendy twenty-somethings en route to the late night bars. Away from this lively meeting place, hop on a tour bus to nearby Pompeii or take a stroll down to Marina Piccola and set sail for chic Capri. Closer to home, saunter along the exclusive Corso Italia in search for that all-important pair of designer shoes. And don’t miss the old town where you’ll find a rabbit’s warren of alleyways laced with old-world antique shops and trattorias serving regional specialities. Talking of food, eating out in Sorrento is a delight. From pizzas cooked in wood-fire ovens to heaped platters of seafood linguine along the harbourfront, there’s plenty to tempt you out for an al fresco meal under the stars.

Reviews

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Grand Hotel President reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 5/5

Based on 93 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 4/5
  • Location Location: 4/5
  • Food Food: 4/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5/5

Latest Thomson Reviews

 

Written on 01/10/2010, Anonymous said...

We stayed here at the beginning of october and we were concerned what the weather would be like we neednt have worried it was glorious. we cant fault the hotel. all the staff where so friendly especialy Luigi the head waiter and Angela our cleaner. The... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 5/5

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With jaw-dropping views over the Bay of Naples, the Grand Hotel President was an obvious choice for the Thomson Platinum collection.

The Grand Hotel President offers up some of the best views in Italy. The property is set on a hilltop and looks out over the inlets of the Sorrento Coast, the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Vesuvius. You’ll get the best vistas from the chaise lounges in the gardens, the sun terrace by the swimming pool, and the wicker armchairs on the rooftop bar.

The hotel itself is a great example of Italian good looks. The bedrooms are traditional with tiled floors and plenty of inlaid wood handwork, and the communal areas are grand, with marble staircases and chandeliers.

On the food front, the hotel’s restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and offers waiter-service dinners, with a different menu every day.

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