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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

Piazza Tasso, 34, Sorrento, Campania, 80067, IT

  • Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating822 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 93.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • beach
  • wellness

About Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento offers 79 rooms and has operated since 1834. The hotel features private access to the port and sea, along with a boutique spa, La Serra, set in private gardens. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Terrazza Bosquet, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Italian and Mediterranean dishes at L’Orangerie. The property is officially rated five stars and has received accolades including a Forbes Four-Star rating, a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, and a La Liste score of 93/100 for 2026.

Why it stands out

Listed as EMPTYJET Preferred, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is recognised for its historic presence in Sorrento, Michelin-starred dining, private beach access, and a Forbes Four-Star rating. Its inclusion in the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and La Liste Top 1000 further highlights its reputation and consistent excellence.

Key facts

Keys
79 rooms
Opened / renovated
1834
Architecture
Family-owned since 1834, the hotel opens directly onto Piazza Tasso while remaining suspended above the sea.
Type
Beach, Wellness, Historic, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — evidence: Private Access to Port and Sea
  • Beach access — Private Access to Port and Sea

Dining

  • MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Michelin-starred dining
  • Multiple restaurants — Terrazza Bosquet; L’Orangerie

Wellness

  • Spa — Boutique Spa La Serra A secluded wellness retreat in the private gardens

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Terrazza Bosquet — Mediterranean
Restaurant
L’Orangerie — Italian and Mediterranean

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Boutique Spa La Serra — Private Spa Suites with jacuzzi and outdoor areas

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
  • Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
  • MICHELIN GuideOne Key2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

40.6282, 14.3756
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