Imperial Tramontano Hotel Sorrento
Stay in the Heart of Sorrento – Amazing Location!
One of our top picks in Sorrento. The Imperial Hotel Tramontano, in the center of Sorrento, features a terrace with views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. It also includes grounds with an outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.
The elegant rooms at the Tramontano Hotel have either parquet floors or decorated tiles, and each features a satellite flat-screen TV and minibar. Some rooms also have views of the sea or the garden.
The sit-down menu restaurant serves traditional Neapolitan cuisine in a sea-view dining room, and meals are prepared with seasonal ingredients. Drinks and light meals are available at the poolside bar.
The grounds also include a 16th-century chapel, and an elevator goes directly to a partner beach.
The Imperial Hotel Tramontano, overlooking the most beautiful part of the Gulf of Naples, nourished the romantic culture of the picturesque, sublime and landscapes of 19th century travelers visiting Sorrento. Along with the classic, refined and elegant style: the oldest wing dates back to the 16th century, and its architecture represents the most viewed image of Sorrento worldwide. In the background, the imposing profile of Vesuvius is silhouetted against a sky blazing with romantic sunsets. All of this, in a unique and incomparable setting, guarantees an unforgettable stay in Sorrento.
Throughout its long history, originally as a private residence then from 1812 as a hotel, the Imperial Hotel Tramontano has had the great privilege of playing host to the most important personages of the literary world.
It is now legend that the hotel was visited by Milton during one of his longer travel periods. Tramontano guests also include Goethe, Byron, Scott, Shelley, Lamartine, Musset, Keats, Leopardi and Longfellow. James Fenimore Cooper lived here until the completion of "Water Witch", and it was here that Harriet Beecher Stowe found her inspiration for "Agnes of Sorrento". During a six-month stay here, Ibsen wrote his immortal "Ghosts"..
The world-famous song "Torna a Surriento" was composed by G. B. De Curtis on the Tramontano terrace.
The house was also granted the patronage of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia and in 1862 by Edward VII, the Prince of Wales before he became king.
On 11 March 1544, the left wing of this old patrician noble residence became birthplace to the celebrated Italian poet, Torquato Tasso, author of: "Jerusalem Liberated" and "Aminta".
The vast, elegant halls and lounges, sparkling with reflections from the sea, are decorated with frescoes, majolica, soft oriental carpets, period statues, old masters and priceless Sorrentine inlaid furniture. They mirror the finery, meticulous style and eye for detail that are the distinguishing marks of the entire hotel.
We selected the Double Room Classic w/ Sea View for your stay.
Restaurant
By day it reflects the blue of the sea and sky, whilst in the evening it reserves a romantic atmosphere with the delicate pattern of fishing lights.
The kitchen, proud possessor of the old recipes of the head of the dynasty Alfonso Iaccarino, such as his mouthwatering cannelloni, continues the traditional and homely art of Neapolitan cuisine, all supervised by Chef Alfonso Iaccarino, patron of Don Alfonso 1890.
The cuisine is Mediterranean with meticulous attention paid to the quality of its raw materials. Chef Alfonso Iaccarino is greatly inspired by nature, strictly following the seasons in his chosen ingredients.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered.
What’s around?
In Sorrento Historic Centre
Piazza Tasso (0.2 mi / 0.4 km): Sorrento's Main Square. A busy square day and night with great bars and restaurants. A great place to sit and watch the people go by regardless of the time of day. At night its traffic free but during the day very busy.
Marina Grande (0.4 mi / 0.6 km): Marina Grande Sorrento
Marina Grande Sorrento is one of the city's main harbors. A lively harbor, it is also very picturesque, and visitors can do more than watch the ships go out or take in the splendid views. The Marina Grande Beach provides a good place to soak up some sun or go swimming, and dining at one of the waterfront eateries can also be a fine way to spend some time. The best restaurants in Marina Grande also figure among the best restaurants in all of Sorrento, so many tourists have them high on their lists of preferred dining establishments.
Villa Comunale Park (0.1 mi / 0.1 km): This landscaped park commands stunning views across the water to Mt Vesuvius. A popular green space to while away the sunset hours, it’s a lively spot, with benches, operatic buskers and a small bar. A small and charming park that almost resembles a town square, the Villa Comunale is actually a leading attraction, not because of the exotic planting, seasonal flowers and large trees providing shade from the Italian sun, but because of the panoramic views. Tourists come to the Villa Comunale in their droves and are never disappointed, bringing their cameras to record the seemingly endless coastal scenery around the Bay of Naples. Apart from the many yachts sailing by, other sights to look for include the Marina San Francesco, which is located almost directly below the Villa Comunale, the Marina Piccola, the Marina Grande and even Mount Vesuvius itself. The Chiesa di San Francesco is very close by.
Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea (0.1 mi / 0.2 km): Situated in the historical centre of Sorrento in a patrician palace of the 18th century. In the halls of frescoed vaults and roof covered with hand-painted wallpaper,thre is a rich collection of inlaid wooden furniture and objects made by local marquetry masters of the 19th century is on display. The exhibition of the Italian and foreign artists’ paintings of the 19th century, of ancient printings and photos.
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