One of Sorrento's most elegant hotels (and it's only Relais & Châteaux property), the Hotel Bellevue Syrene inhabits a timeless, 2nd-century Roman villa, its ancient nymphaea still visible beneath the building. Opened in 1820, every corner is as stylish as the owner (who genuinely adores the property). Think Neapolitan antiques sharing wall space with contemporary Italian art, calming sherbet-coloured interiors, freshly-cut flowers in beautiful vases and pretty balconies overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The staff have been here for decades and treat every guest like family. Oh and, it also happens to boast one of the most spectacular breakfast settings on the coast...
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Each room is individually designed, and the interiors vary wildly, from sleek, monochrome modernism to full-blown baroque with gilded mirrors and ornate ceilings. All have air conditioning, a minibar, and balconies with sea or courtyard views, and the bathrooms are exquisite. For something truly memorable, the Roccia Suite is carved from an ancient Roman cave, complete with a private jetted pool and sweeping views of the Gulf. Meanwhile, the Lord Astor Suite is all crisp white and original bas-reliefs, with a terrace jacuzzi facing Vesuvius.
Breakfast of Danish croissants on the Villa Pompeiana terrace, a faithful reproduction of its namesake, frescoes and all, with the Gulf of Naples glittering below.
The wine cellar is inside an actual Roman grotto beneath the hotel and the sommelier's tour of Campanian wines, paired with local cheeses, is a real highlight.
Not all rooms have sea views. The courtyard-facing options are pleasant but you'd miss the very thing that makes this place sing. It's worth upgrading if you can.
Hotel Bellevue Syrene can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Italy trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Italy trips featuring Hotel Bellevue Syrene or get advice and suggestions from one of our Italy specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Hotel Bellevue Syrene start from around $1.1K, or US$1.1K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A lemon-infused, clifftop haven on the sweeping Bay of Naples.
