La Minervetta
4 Star****
Via Capo, 25
80067 Sorrento, Italia
“La Minervetta” originally
a restaurant built in the 1950’s by Don Giovanni Cacace in a very unique position
sits on the seacliff overlooking Marina Grande, just minutes away from the centre of Sorrento.
Signora Adda Cacace , together with her son Marco, an interior decorator and scenographer,
wishes to welcome her guests into a harmonious atmosphere, in combination with the natural
wonder of the volcano Vesuvius, the Golf of Naples, and the lively “Marina
Grande”, it is truly a jewel of the Sorrento Coast. The hotel opened in the spring of
2005. With a large lounge area, dining room and kitchen accessible to the guests, opening
onto an exclusive terrace with spectacular views, “La Minervetta” offers all the
comforts of being in a private home. With 12 Mediterranean style rooms and windows gazing
down onto Marina Grande, guests will truly enjoy “living” the daily life of an
antique fisherman’s village.
The unique lounge area opens onto a large
panoramic terrace, where a client’s every request is fulfilled. The terrace is fully
equipped with large sunbeds, sofas, chaise lounges, and umbrellas to ensure our guest's
comfort and relaxation. Charmingly decorated with colorful flowers and plants the terrace
is the ideal place to enjoy the spectacular view of the Gulf of Sorrento and Vesuvius. The
kitchen is a very special place in the Maison. From the hand- painted Vietri tiles to the
home-cooked breakfast, the kitchen area makes our guests feel like they are on holiday in
a home away from home. Guests can have breakfast or cocktails on the terrace, while
soaking in the breathtaking surroundings. The Maison staff is happy to take care of all
guest requests: transfer to and from all destinations, excursions, guided tours,
car, scooter and boat rental, reservations for restaurants, sporting activities, laundry
service, private beach, baby sitter service, massage and beauty treatments. The Maison has
private parking, is completely accessible by elevator, and has both air conditioning and
heating as needed throughout the open season.
Maison “La Minervetta” has 12
breathtaking rooms all overlooking the antique fisherman’s wharf Marina Grande and
the Gulf of Naples. All of the rooms have large windows, many from the floor to the
ceiling, providing unbelievable views of the volcano Vesuvius. Each room is unique, in its
size, furnishings and colors. The colors of the rooms are inspired by those of the local
fisherman boats, with vibrant turquoises, blues, oranges, and yellows; each room is
special in its own way. The furniture, lamps, and various objects in each room have all
been collected by the owners throughout their years of travel around the world. These
objects, not only do they add to the splendor of the rooms, but many are important pieces
from famous designers. The Maison’s style is modern, with warm touches of ethnic
objects, libraries filled with picture books, architectural and design journals, and many
vintage pieces. The hotel offers a comfortable, yet luxurious, special setting for its
guests. All rooms offer the following services: air conditioning/heating, hair dryer,
sound-proofing walls and doors, spacious safe, mini-fridge, laundry service, SAT TV, SKY
TV, wireless internet, and direct access phone. Privat parking for guests.
The hotel is also provided
with:
1) Private stairs connecting directly to the old fisherman's village named Marina Grande,
and with all the restaurants and beaches down there;
2) Solarium and relaxing space (ideal
for reading), peaceful, with no one and no other properties in a ray of 50 mt and with a
terrific view (just 20 mt on sea level, it's really
seem that you can touch the fisherman's boats), with surroundings made just of Mediterrean
plants and vegetation;
3) Giant Jacuzzi with 8 hydromassage spots
inside (cold water).
Unique services and comforts that the
Maison provides are:
1) Reservations for the private beach
“La Tonnarella” located just 200 metres from the hotel.
2) Maison “La Minervetta” is
just 500 metres from the town centre. We are located on the continuation of the main
street where you will find many shops, restaurants, the post office, pharmacy and access
to the historical centre. Within the historical centre one can enjoy the typical shops
where souvenirs, "Limoncello", and inlaid wood works are sold. Guests might
visit the Museum of Tarsia Sorrentina to experience the history of Sorrentine inlaid
woodworks. Nearby you can visit the Church of San Francesco, known for its medieval
cloister, the public gardens in Villa Comunale, and not far from the town square, Piazza
Tasso, is the Correale Museum, which offers one of the most renowned gouache Neapolitan
collections.
3) The port is just a 5 minutes walk from the town centre, where hydrofoils and
ferries depart all day long for Capri, Procida, Ischia, and Naples.
4) The train and bus station are also
minutes away from town centre, with regular departures for the Amalfi Coast, Pompei,
Vesuvius, Naples, and Vietri (a small seaside village famous for hand-painted ceramics and
tiles like the ones found in the Maison.)
5) Service for reserved parking
is available in the port “Marina Grande”, where our guests may enjoy a nice
seafood meal on the water (parking there is normally prohibited).
6) Service for reserved parking is also
available in the port “Marina Piccola”, where our guests are supposed to take
hydrofoils to Capri, Ischia, Positano, etc. This is an exclusive service that the Maison
provides, due to the fact that the parking areas belong to the owners of the
Maison.Service (parking there is normally prohibited).
Client Comments:
"Fabulous property full of art
sculptures, books and lovely people".
RATES 2008
Deluxe room from 180 - 300 Euro
Superior from 220 - 350 Euro
Junior suite from 260 - 400 Euro
*Rates include VAT & continental breakfast.
RATES 2009
Deluxe room from 180 - 300 Euro
Superior from 220 - 350 Euro
Junior suite from 260 - 450 Euro
*Rates include VAT &
continental breakfast.
To
see photos of La Minervetta please click here.
To
see directions to La Minervetta please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay
please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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