Hotel Cristina is located between the coast and hills with a very beautiful view: From here you can gaze out over the bay and enjoy the unique spectacle of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. The 1200 metres to the centre of Sorrento and back can be done easily on foot, but coming back along the road does require a bit more stamina as the road is quite steep. It is approx. 600 metres from Sorrento and its beaches.
This is a luxury hotel but it boasts a friendly family atmosphere still. It has a swimming pool with a children's pool surrounded by a bar. There is also a lounge bar, a lift, large communal terraces from where you can enjoy the view over the bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. It also houses a car park and garage (fees apply for these), as well as an internet point. Finally, this restaurant that uses local products and produce most of their food from scratch, and with an exquisite result. The hotel also has a lounge bar and offers a shuttle at fixed times to their sister hotel - Hotel Central Sorrento and to the train station in Sorrento.
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Having been recently refurbished (2010), the rooms are all elegantly furnished with antique furniture, gentle colours and quality fabrics throughout.
All rooms have a private bathroom with toilet, shower and hairdryer and are equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, mini-bar, safety deposit box and wireless Internet access (fees apply). All rooms have a private balcony or terrace overlooking the sea and a view of Mount Vesuvius. The balconies of superior rooms are generally larger than the standard rooms and equipped with modern design furniture.
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The hotel is lovely - big rooms - clean - nice breakfast buffet, and good pool with good service.
You have to be aware of the location in proportion to the centre of Sorrento. The hotel's shuttle service however compensates for this during the stay. If you arrive to Sorrento with train or boat, you have to take about 20-25 EUR to the taxi from the harbour, into account. It takes around 25 minutes at foot. If you take the train, you can get off at the station before Sorrento.
We were received by smiling and helpful staff, and they stayed as such throughout our entire stay at Hotel Christina, where the staff was fantastic, so we had a great stay. 1000 thanks for everyone's contribution to our stay, which made it so good.
Fine room with a FANTASTIC view over the gulf of Naples and Vesuvius.
Good breakfast table and good dinner. It was always possible to get a drink in the bar, even late at night.
Even the dog enjoyed the stay
We can definitely recommend Hotel Christina.
Fine service, both regarding cleaning, questions at reception and transport to and from the town. Lovely with a shuttle-bus. Fine breakfast, dinner also fine, just don't get your expectations about the selection too high.
Beautiful view, good restaurant, friendly staff, nice pool and clean rooms. All in all really okay - and really good for the cost.