Art Hotel Gran Paradiso in Sorrento

We stayed at Art Hotel Gran Paradiso during our honeymoon, and unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. I’m writing this review to help future travelers decide if this hotel is the right fit for them.

Upon arrival, check-in was very underwhelming. There was no help offered with our luggage, no assistance getting to our room, and little in the way of a warm welcome, something we experienced consistently at other hotels during our two-week trip in Europe. We were simply handed our key and left to figure things out on our own.

The hotel brands itself as an “art hotel,” but to us, it felt more like a hospital. The furniture and decor were cold and clinical, and each floor featured neon-painted room doors, which didn’t feel very tasteful or inviting. The biggest disappointment was the “art” in our first room - a large, unsettling image covering an entire wall. It was difficult to relax in that environment, especially on our honeymoon. I've included a photo for you to see as well. To the hotel’s credit, they did move us to another room after we raised our concerns, and we appreciated their willingness to accommodate us.

The beds were extremely firm. So much so that I experienced significant back pain by the end of our five-night stay.

Location-wise, this hotel is not the most convenient if you plan to spend time in town. There’s a complimentary shuttle every 90 minutes, which is helpful, but if you miss it, you’re stuck waiting or paying around €30 for a taxi each way. It made attending excursions more stressful than we anticipated.

On a positive note, the views from the property are absolutely beautiful, truly the highlight of our stay. Our balcony lacked privacy, but the scenery made up for it. The rooms were also very clean, which we appreciated.

Overall, while we made the most of our time in Sorrento, we would not choose to stay here again. I can understand how this hotel’s style might appeal to some travelers, but for us, it simply wasn’t the right fit — especially for a special occasion like a honeymoon. I hope this review helps others decide whether it’s the right choice for their trip.

The location of this hotel looks nice from the pictures, but it isn't very easy to get to, especially outside of the shuttle hours. It is a decent hike up to from the beach. The rooms are nice, but the service is very poor. They won't go out of their way to help you and if their rooms aren't ready they will bait and switch you to take something else. There are plenty of nice places to stay closer to the beach!