Hotel Gardenia Sorrento, Ascend Hotel Collection

First time in Sorrento, chose this hotel largely based on the good reviews for gluten free breakfast options. The hotel was very clean, pool was lovely, rooftop area nice, staff nice. Breakfast was nice (I am not gluten free). However, I didnt feel it was that great for my coeliac son (age 11). There was no gluten free cereal or bread. Thankfully I had taken 2 boxes of cereal with us. He was given a basket of gluten free cakes and biscuits some mornings but he wasnt really keen. He had yoghurt from the buffet, and could have had eggs also. Just some cereal and bread would have been great. Our room was on the front of the hotel and was quite noisy from the road although it didnt really stop us getting to sleep. It was about a 20 minute walk to the train station, main part of sorrento and the ferry docks. I think if I came to Sorrento again I would maybe look for a more central hotel with a pool as the breakfast here was not as good as I had been expecting from other reviews.

I rated it 4 and not 5 stars due to the busy road. We had a balcony overlooking the only road in and out Sorrento which has constant traffic noise. It was noisy at night even with the double glazed door shut. Otherwise this hotel is perfect. It is immaculately clean, friendly helpful staff and the gem is the marvellous large pool at the back of the hotel. There are plenty of sunbeds for everyone which gives a sense of space and privacy. The pool bar staff are friendly and always available for drinks and snacks. As I am on a gluten free diet, I struggled with choice in the restaurants but the chef made me the best aubergine parmigiana I have ever eaten. It wasn’t even on the menu! Thank you. It is an easy walk to the town centre I would absolutely recommend this hotel but book a room with a balcony facing the pool for a peaceful night sleep.

Fantastic hotel with great breakfast and good location

Breakfast was very good

room was too small

Location nice staff

The additional cost for an omelette if required

Hotel Gardenia Sorrento was the very first stop on our 3-week journey moving north through Italy, and it set an incredibly high bar! For our first stay of many upcoming hotels, this one did not disappoint. ​We arrived late in the evening, and the concierge was waiting to welcome us along with the chef, Tiziana. She greeted us with a homemade glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade, which was incredibly refreshing after a long travel day and probably the best we’ve ever had! ​The hotel itself is impeccably clean and fresh. The rooms are quiet and the beds are very comfortable. We loved the rooftop area, which offers a great view and a nice spot to sit, and there is also a lovely pool and access to a shared gym. ​The breakfast buffets each morning, prepared by Chef Tiziana, were plentiful and delicious. I truly cannot say enough about her—on another evening when we returned late and tired after a long tour day, she graciously opened the kitchen early just to cook her specialties for us. Everyone at this hotel was friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful 4-night stay and highly recommend it!