Hotel Spicy

Hotel Spicy is a small three-star hotel at Via Capo 82 on the western side of Sorrento, in Campania, Italy, roughly 1.5 kilometres from the town centre. Via del Capo runs out along the coast toward Punta del Capo, the headland at the western end of the Sorrento shoreline, where the Roman ruins known as the Bagni della Regina Giovanna and a small beach can be reached on foot. This is a quieter, more residential setting than the area around Piazza Tasso, with olive groves and sea views on the walk out. Rates range from about EUR 93 to EUR 243 per night (roughly USD 107 to 279), reflecting strong seasonal swings. With about two dozen rooms, the hotel is intimate in scale. Rooms are offered as Standard, Double and Deluxe, with air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a bar and lounge, offers room service, keeps its reception open 24 hours and provides parking, which is a real advantage for guests touring by car. There is no pool listed, so guests tend to spend their days at Punta del Capo, in the old town or on excursions. Meals are available through room service and the bar, and Sorrento's restaurants are a short taxi or bus ride away, although the walk back from town is long. The service character is that of a small, informal hotel suited to couples and drivers who want a quiet base away from the crowds. From here, Capri ferries leave from Marina Piccola, the Amalfi Coast road is close, and Pompeii and Herculaneum are reached by train from Sorrento station. Visitors should confirm bus and taxi options with the hotel when planning evenings in town.