Hotel La Meridiana

Hotel La Meridiana is a mid-range hotel at Via Bernardino Rota 1 in central Sorrento, in the Campania region of Italy. Via Bernardino Rota leads east from the centre of town toward Sant'Agnello, and the hotel is close to the Circumvesuviana station and a reasonable walk from Piazza Tasso and the old town. This makes it convenient for guests relying on public transport for Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and for the bus services that run along the Amalfi Coast. Rates are modest by Sorrento standards, typically EUR 117 to 132 per night (roughly USD 135 to 152). The hotel offers Standard, Superior and Comfort Double rooms, plus Standard and Superior Triple rooms, with balconies in many of them, so couples and small families are both catered for. The hotel's best-known feature is its rooftop terrace with a bar, which overlooks the Gulf of Naples and is popular for an evening drink. A ground-floor restaurant serves meals, and a buffet breakfast is available, which saves a morning search for a cafe. Wi-Fi is available throughout. There is no pool listed, so the hotel suits travellers whose days are spent out sightseeing and who want a clean, central, comfortable base rather than a resort. The service character is practical and friendly, geared toward leisure visitors and independent travellers on a moderate budget. It works well for guests planning day trips to Capri from Marina Piccola, the Amalfi Coast by bus, and the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum by rail. Visitors should confirm the terrace bar's opening hours and room views with the hotel, since these vary by season and room.