The Grand Hotel Cocumella is not only the oldest hotel in the Sorrento peninsula but boasts a heavenly location in one of the most picturesque corners of Sorrento, overlooking the Gulf of Naples on the Mediterranean coast.

Housed in a beautifully restored, 16th century monastery, a stay at the five-star hotel has been considered a necessary step on the journey for discerning travellers for many years, welcoming a who’s who of privileged guests from the Duke of Wellington to Hans Christian Andersen.

Offering the ultimate in refined elegance, the Grand Hotel Cocumella offers a variety of exclusive boutique accommodation, spectacular terraces, and warm and welcoming service and an extraordinary historic garden that is just footsteps away from a private beach.

Every room and suite at the stunning hotel is unique, fusing classic Italian design and period furniture with the latest modern comforts. The hotel’s elegant and breezy sea view suites are the Lux Traveller’s pick, offering both comfort and space. Each suite has a separate living room and sleeping areas,

classic tiled floors, grand marble bathrooms and airy terraces, some with an indulgent outdoor hydro-massage therapy tub made for two. Where better to enjoy a sparkling sunset Prosecco whilst soaking up those glorious views of the Bay of Naples.

For the food lover, exquisite dining experiences await at the hotel’s three fantastic restaurants, Scintilla, L’Agrumeto and Coku. Each venue offers their own distinctive cuisine but all serve only the finest and freshest locally sourced, seasonal produce with flair and finesse.

Guests at the Grand Hotel Cocumella can soak up the Mediterranean sun in the hotel’s large semi-Olympic swimming pool, or visit the stunning private black sand beach, reached via a lift through the rocks to a grotto, where you’ll find deck chairs on suspended decks for lazy afternoons.

More active travellers might prefer to take to the tennis court. Guests wanting to see more of the area can explore the coastline and neighboring islands on the hotel’s ultra- luxurious private sailing ketch.