Sorrento, ItalyHistoric Centre
Ara Maris Hotel Sorrento
Modernist citrus boutique
Modernist citrus boutique
The hotel swaps Sorrento's historic pomp for crisp mid-century lines, centered around a poolside lemon garden.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Piazza Tasso is a five-minute stroll down Via Correale, with ferries to Capri departing from the harbor below.
The rooms
Glazed blue tiles echo the sea underfoot, and selected rooms open onto private terraces or balconies above the garden.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated ellipsoidal pool stretches over 30 meters through a garden planted with palms and citrus trees.
The spa
The heated hydrotherapy pool sits behind vertical timber slats, steps from a Turkish bath and quiet treatment rooms.
The gym
The fitness centre holds Technogym cardio and weight machines, and stays open 24 hours a day.
Restaurant
Cora
Executive Chef Luigi Lionetti serves contemporary Campanian cuisine in a dining room lined with warm wood paneling and blue tiles.
At the table
Lumi Sky Lounge serves evening tapas beneath a timber rooftop pergola. Down in the garden, a curved bar opens onto the pool deck.
How it began
The building began as the 1950s Hotel Carlton International before the local Manniello family gutted and rebuilt the interior.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.