Featuring a private on-site beach and lush, palm-filled gardens, the Grand Hotel Royal is located on a cliff top in central Sorrento. It has an outdoor pool and panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius. The rooms offer views of the sea, the gardens, or the town. Classically decorated with Sorrentine wooden furniture, each room has free WiFi and most include a marble bathroom and a balcony. In high season, guests enjoy free access to the beach, and free use of parasols, sun beds and beach towels. Inside, the lounges feature antique furniture, marbled staircases and crystal chandeliers. Grand Hotel Royal offers a complete gastronomic experience. It includes different on-site restaurants and bars serving regional and classic Italian cuisine. Several have panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Circumvesuviana Railway Station, which connects Sorrento with Naples, 31 mi away. Pompeii and the Vesuvius National Park are a 40-minute drive away.