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Italy | May 25 - Jun 1, 2023

Paula
Paula F.
Waterbury, CT | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2023

Stephania helped us to include many of our "wish for" experiences on our trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Having the transportation set up in advance was fantastic and our drivers were really more like guides. Rino was the best tour guide we could have asked for. He took great pride in showing us the Amalfi Coast, pointing out the highlights in Positano, Amalfi, Furore and Sorrento. We were fortunate to have an extremely knowledgeable guide for our Vatican tour, whose father is also a guide. In fact, Rebecca was also born in the Vatican City so this was a special place for her share with us and she pointed out all of the "fake news" that the Romans had created centuries ago that is on display in the museum. We took a few boat tours to Capri and along the Amalfi Coast, but the boat tour to Positano was made even better by our Captain who stopped several times to let us jump in and swim near the Grottos. Our stay in Sorrento was made extra special by spending three nights in the Grand Hotel Capodimonte. This 4 Star Hotel has 5 cascading pools, with a view that will take your breath away. The Hotel Modigliani in Rome did not disappoint and is filled with very cool contemporary art and upscale furnishings. We loved it. In hindsight we might have asked to do too much as we were very tired after a 10 hour flight and missed our first ferry to Amalfi because we decided to sleep in. My suggestion would be to give yourself at least one day to just relax before getting into high touring mode!

Hotel Reviews
Salotto Monti
Rome

The staff is very nice but a bit disorganized. The breakfast was very good however. It is difficult to find this hotel as there is no signage on the door and the driver just dropped us in the street. So, get details on the location before arriving.

Authenticity & Character
Put a nice sign on the front door so people can find you!
Location
Staff
They seem to be pretty new at their jobs, but they are very pleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
The glasses were not clean and my friend got a lipstick covered glass of Prosecco. Our room had only one bed and we had requested two - so we waited while they reorganized things.
Grand Hotel Capodimonte
Sorrento

One of the best places I have ever stayed. Absolutely beautiful from the grand entrance to the stellar views of the Mediterranean. With 5 cascading pools, excellent service and food, this is the place to stay in Sorrento. Gorgeous landscaping, a lively piano bar and many many very nice people to help make our stay wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Just look at it.
Location
The views, the amenities, the pool, the proximity to the retail area with lower cost purchases than Capri or Positano!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Villa Annalara 3* Amalfi
Amalfi

Salvatore was especially nice and made sure we had what we needed to be comfortable. The breakfast was delish! Very nice views.

Authenticity & Character
It is a nice, comfortable place with a pretty terrace to enjoy drinks or lunch on. Very relaxing and low key.
Location
The drivers need a special pass to enter this busy retail street. So, if you book through an agency you need to ensure the driver gets the pass. Otherwise you have to bring your own luggage up 1/2 mile to the hotel. Then there are several flights of stairs to get up. Travel light!
Staff
Salvatore was very concerned for our well-being and did get us a porter to get our luggage down the many flights of stairs as there is no elevator to the room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Modigliani
Roma

Very nice upscale, modern hotel very close to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. The location is great. You also get a wonderful view of the Vatican and the pretty little terrace just below.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Stephania Abatis