Grand Hotel Ambasciatori

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Very poor service unless you are the right person/people. Waiting on staff looked bored and disinterested, some with bad attitudes.
Beach attendant very good though.
Poor quality food
Would do better to stay at another hotel, this is very below par.

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We stayed at this hotel for 2 weeks and had a wonderful holiday. The views from the terrace over the Bay of Naples were stunning , especially the sunsets.
The food was good but sometimes the service was slow ( they cater for quite a number of large weddings which seems to effect the quality of service to guests on those days).
We upgraded to a room with balcony and sea view which was expensive and well worth the extra money.
There is plenty to see and do in the area particularly if you do not want to lay around the pool or swimming platforms all day. We preferred our visit to Herculaneum on the train as it was less frenetic than the Pompeii visit on an organised coach trip. The drive down the Amalfi coast is a must but only if someone else does the driving as it was quite hairy - the coach drivers were wonderful negotiating the narrow roads and tight bends.
Boat trip to Capri was very easy and the designer shops in Capri Town beautiful but extremely expensive. The weather was brilliant and the holiday a great success.
We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending this hotel - several guests seemed to be on repeat visits.

Spent a wonderful two weeks at the Grand Hotel Amabsciatori in June 2006.
The hotel is beautifully maintained and the staff are very efficient. Room was spacious and cool, upgrade to a side sea view room if you can.
Views over the Bay of Naples from the dining room and terrace are spectacular. The food was delicious - plentiful breakfasts and full waiter service in the evening, with several choices for each course.
Desserts are to die for (prepare to put on a few pounds)! Lunches in the poolside bar are also good (especially the pizza) but watch out for the drinks prices.
Pool area is well maintained, or you can take the lift down to the hotel's own bathing platforms by the sea. Deckchairs and parasols are free, but you have to pay for sunbeds.
The hotel is about 10mins walk into Sorrento which is lovely to wander around in the evening. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants in case you fancy a change.
With regard to excursions, Sorrento is a great base for exploring the area.
The Amalfi drive coach trip is a must. Other trips can be undertaken alone - catch the ferry over to Capri, or Naples if you fancy experiencing a bustling city.
You can also catch the train to Pompeii, much better then going on a coach and it means you can go later in the afternoon when it's cooler and the crowds have died down.
Another tip: if your budget can stretch, try to stay the night in Capri, you get a much better experience after the thousands of day trippers have left. It's not cheap, although we managed to find a small B&B (Hotel La Tosca) for about £80 a night.
Make sure you take the bus to Anacapri and take the chairlift to the top of Montesolar, the views are amazing. Slightly more expensive than the buses are the open-topped taxis, also a great experience.
Overall - yes, we spent more than we usually would on a Summer holiday, but it was worth every penny!

I stayed at this hotel in September, only for three days as I could get no more time off work but was there for my mums wedding.
I would definitely love to have stayed longer. The hotel itself, the food, the service and facilities were excellent. I had never been to a five star hotel before and was absolutely amazed by everything I experienced. Our room was perfect with a breathtaking view over the Sorrento coastline.
The food every night was extremely varied and very professionally presented, my mum and partner are vegetarian and there was also a fantastic selection of food options for them. The service was second to none and the views from the pool and chill out seating areas were fantastic.
One night food was served outside on the terrace and the spread put on was fantastic and you could always have more of anything.
Varied entertainment was put on, on selected nights which was a lovely setting around the pool area.
In all my mums wedding was perfect - very much helped by the excellent choice of hotel, she stayed for two weeks and has already booked to go back next year - a beautiful hotel and experience.