Hotel Continental, Sorrento

Standing over the Plaza della Vittoria, Hotel Continental is just one block away from the sea, offering convenient access to Sorrento's attractions. Plaza della Vittoria is a small park between Sorrento's two marinas, home to a handful of hotels, including one where Henrik Ibsen stayed and wrote his play "Ghosts" in 1881. Sorrento Port is just a 10-minute walk, while Tasso Square is a quick 5-minute stroll. Positano is a 45-minute drive, and Naples is just over an hour, or you can take the ferry from Sorrento Port to either place.

Rooms follow the classic style of Sorrento, featuring intricately patterned floors, iron-wrought railings, and colorfully tiled bathrooms. Sea view units offer an extra atmospheric touch, and family room options can sleep up to four on a mix of beds and sofa beds. The bathrooms are a standout, thanks to their brightly colored design and features like bathtubs and bidets. 

Cool off in the hotel's pool, or grab a lounge chair to catch some rays. Alternatively, you can hop in one of the hotel's elevators, which gives you complimentary and direct access to a private beach club. Hotel Continental offers an on-site spa where you can get treatments and enjoy a dip in the hot tub and a gym. Have a meal and drink at the Terrazza Vittoria, which overlooks the town and sea, or have a nightcap in the colorful American-style Bar Caruso.