Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Italy
Stunning views of the Bay of Naples
Owned and operated by the Fiorentino famiy since 1834, this cliff edge Sorrento residence has hosted the likes of Richard Wagner and Oscar Wilde. It offers stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Roman Emperor Augustus’ villa are said to lay beneath the resort.
History is kept alive with 18th Century columns, frescoed ceilings and one-of-a-kind antiques displayed throughout the hotel. Stepping outside, guests can find lush gardens and olive groves before hopping into an elevator and straight down to the port.