La Minervetta
La Minervetta formerly was a 1950′s restaurant, today turned into exclusive hotel perched on Sorrento‘s cliffside. It would not look out of place in the pages of a trendy interiors magazine. Warm Neapolitan sunshine floods in through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating sleek furniture with a retro twist. Photo by: bergi_m
There is a warm, welcoming feel to this stylish establishment, yet it never looks overstyled. There are twelve captivating rooms, some with wraparound glass walls for 180-degree views of the azure water below. Listen for the sound of church bells ringing in the village below, then wander down to the kitchen for breakfast, where fresh fruits are on offer and foaming cappuccinos are served at the huge table. Spend the day on the hotel’s stretch of private beach, where you can take the hydrofoil to Capri, Ischia, Naples, and Positano. Or take the 300 steps down to the traditional fishing harbor of Marina Grande to soak up the atmosphere and join the evening passeggiata. Terraces have sofas, daybeds, and chaise lounges to sink into the soak up the panoramic views. Sip a cocktail and watch the sun down, or have a soak in the whirlpool tub, looking across the stunning Bay of Naples. Meanwhile the pools appears to lean across the cliff edge. Location: Campania, Italy. Photo by: johnmcd
