Spent two weeks from 22.Aug 08 at the Royal. The location is terrific, very central, with views over the Marina Piccola and the bay of Sorrento. There is a well-run bathing platform where swimming is good despite the closeness of the boats and surprisingly, the ferries. The only nuisance comes from the diesel fumes if the wind happens from the... more

We stayed the last week of August in the Grand Royal, having chosen it due to close proximity to the centre of Sorrento with all the nightlife and restaurants, great sea view and private beach access. Our deluxe room (€1569 for 7 nights on a one night free offer) had an amazing view across the bay of Naples to Vesuvius.... more

We flew straight into Naples having organised this trip ourselves not through an agency. We got a bus from Naples straight to Sorrento. It was very cheap, only €10 each compared to private car which was €90. It drops you a 2 minute walk from the Grand Royal Hotel. We arrived at the hotel on the 31st August, desk staff... more

Stayed 2 nights with our 2 small children in late August after running away from the Residence Le Terrasse up on the hill (and forfeiting full payment as a result). Staying at the Grand Royal was like a little bit of heaven. Gorgeous hotel, lovely rooms including decent sized bathrooms and tub!!! Despite the fact that we had a city... more

We spent a week in Sorrento before going to Sicily for a week and the Grand Royal compares very favourably with Sicily, although both were great. In short, the reviews I read just before writing this are very accurate. The sea view rooms have an amazing view across the bay to Vesuvius, they are spacious and well appointed, have a... more

First of all - book a room with a sea view and that is exactly what you get. The hotel is situated on top of the cliffs facing across the Bay of Naples to Vesuvious. Sea view room are front row with a balcony facing the sea - superb ! The hotel is in great condition, the rooms are clean... more

Excellent position,this very comfortable hotel was everything we hoped for. We only booked a standard double room, but it was well appointed and decent size. Majority of staff very pleasant and helpful,shame about the one miserable breakfast waiter whos face would have cracked if he smiled. Beautiful terrace area and public rooms. Downside was no umbrellas around pool area, indeed... more

My husband and I, and our 12 year old son were in Sorrento to attend a wedding. We would not have chosen to go to Sorrento or The Royal had it not been for the wedding invitation. Nothing we had read or heard about the hotel had led us to believe it would be child friendly - how wrong! There... more

We stayed three nights in a panoramic sea view room with views to die for of Vesuvius. The hotel was in a great location, short walk from the train/bus station and from the centre of town. The hotel was quite chilled out with professional but not in your face staff. The breakfast was great but unless your on half board,... more