We have recently returned from spending 5 nights in this hotel. It is everything that other reviewers have said - very OTT but definitely shabby chic. We had booked a junior suite with jacuzzi and the views from our room over the grounds with Vesuvius as a backdrop were stunning. The staff were very welcoming and helpful but particular mention... More

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights. It is stunningly decorated which leaves you either impressed or laughing your head off at the excess. The service was wonderful and at £89pn B&B it was excellent value. Its a little bit out of the way but within a taxi ride to Pompei and Versuvious (ask if Pasquale can be... More

We booked this place expecting someting eccentric and were not disappointed. Stayed for three days with two children in the summer. Would not have missed it! Definitely not 5 star by todays standards but you are not paying 5 star prices or anything like it. Faded grandeur but sensational neverless - think Jordan as the interior designer. Place once frequented... More

Pros: Great hotel - you would be happy to take pictures of the pool area, breakfast area, roam around, enjoy, relax. Cons: 1) Air conditioning in the room was not sufficient. It did not cool enough. 2) For a 5-star hotel, I was expected a good shower cubicle. It was okay - the flow of water was okay (but not... More

We stayed here for seven days, and on the whole had a very good time. The staff were very friendly and helpful.The bedroom we had was ok,but there were some issues of electrics hanging in the cupboard.Location wise a car is to be recommended as there are some great places to visit and without it I do not know how... More

I stayed with my parents at La Sonrisa for 6 nights in June. We took 2 rooms and were happy to find big clean rooms, with balconies and a unique design. The hotel's location is a minus, but for the price they charge and because of the great service and people who work there I truly recommend this hotel. More

We spent one night here while visiting Pompeii. First the basics. We were there during off season. The rate was great, the room was clean and the staff was VERY friendly. The hotel and the grounds?? They simply have to be seen to be believed. Over the top does not describe this hotel. The landscaping around the pool and out... More

You will check out of this hotel with many memories, mostly good ones. Every wall inside Grand Hotel La Sonrisa, shows photos of some of their celebrity guests over the last decades - Sophia Loren, Diego Maradonna, Messi etc. The hotel was beautiful in its hay-days. Unfortunately not much have been done to the hotel over the last decade and... More

The service is absolutely fantastic. Very reasonably priced room and food. Great room with a huge private terrace overlooking the beautiful garden. Baroc style furnitures/decor which is unfortunately a bit faded and out of date but the total impression of the hotel is great. The area though is not nice whatsoever but it is a great location for visiting Pompeii,... More