The main sorrento square “piazza tasso” is at
10 minutes by bus , or by taxi but it is pleasant a lovely walk.
It enjoys a charming and quite position with large
sunny terraces laden of flowers and the
gulf of neaples , with the sky reflecting on the sea, it seems to
enter every room and makes a special fashination for every guest.
From the wide and elegant coral coloured terraces
it is possible to admire the splendid Sorrento peninsula and entire
gulf of Geaples. A unique locality where you can relax to the sun
even during march. it is possible to spend time in a relaxing
atmosphere where the silence is broken only by the flapping of the
seagull’ wings.
Hotel has a private car parking (cost € 7 per
night) , solarium, and a conference room for up to 150 people.
History
The corallo was risen on the remains of a romano
ninfeo, near the historical residence of the cloister of the old
cappuccini monks.
Aformer elegant residential house,
at the end of 1920s, was transformed into hotel named “cappuccini”
leaving inalterated the late-liberty style with the plasters and
railings of that period.
Soon, it became one of the most ideal meeting points for
intellectuals and artists, as the famous writer Luigi Pirandello, who
lived there in the 1930s.
During the following decade, the name was changed
into “Hotel Rex” until 1960s, when was called “Corallo”
because of the Corallo growing under the below waters.
Ceremonies – Terraces – Weddings
The impressive sea view, hotel
atmosphere and good food will make your parties unforgettable.
It is not a surprise to note young people from
all over the world to spend their honeymoon or wedding reception at
hotel corallo.
Unforgettable days will be crowned with culture if
you visit the pearls of the neapolitan gulf. naples and
museums – pozzuoli and solfatara – vesuvius – pompei –
ercolaneum - capri – positano – amalfi – ravello.
During the stay is possible to organaize a lovely
trip by private boat around “li galli” little islands, positano
and amalfi.
Meetings
the meeting rooms are available for 150 people sitting plus 5 at the
presidential table located on the stage.
Many events are organized in low season an overhead projector, flip chart, microphone, photocopy machine
etc. are available.
Every historical residence, dating back to the
last century, offers a variety of different rooms in that
style. The corallo has 55 rooms and almost have a balcony with
terrace overlooking the bay of neaples and penisola sorrentina.
The clients spend a large part of their stay, admiring flowers and
mediterranean vegetation or the sea, with the sensation to be on a
ancient sailing vessel.
The same sensation is from the few rooms with window.
The 55 rooms, are
selected in standard, superior, mini-suite and suite and each one has
private services, air-conditioning, satellite television, direct dial
phone, minibar and safe.
The elegant restaurant offers international and italian dishes.
Tthe priority goes to the mediterranean
specialities, and nationality and internationality.
The organization uses seasonal products for the
specialities and there is an excellent wine list offering the best
italian wines only.
Information sur les transports
By Plane: Once landed at Capodichino Internatrional Airport in Naples, you can either use the Curreri bus service that takes you to Sorrento City centre in approximateli one hour, or we come arrange a private transfer from Naples airport to our hotel.
By Train: Once arrived at Naples Central Station you have to ask for the local rail system Circumvesuviana, take on the train to Sorrento and get off in Sant'Agnello (second last stop). Then you can walk to the hotel 700 mt.
By Car:
Once arrived in Naples you must get the A3 motrway Napoli - Salerno, south direction and get off in Castellammare di Stabia, then follow the signs to Sorrento.
The brown signs "Penisola Sorrentina", placed at main junction between Naples and Sorrento will help you.
By Ferry:
You can use the hydrofoil service from Molo Beverello in Naples to Sorrento (30 min.).