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What else can we add to endorse the comments of other guests who have enjoyed their stay at Il Nido? Everything said about your beautiful hotel, the food, the service, the minibus and location is true. We spent a week here in June and explored the area by boat, bus and train. We visited Vesuvius - worth the effort of climbing to the crater to understand the effect it had on Pompei and Herculaneum - and then went on to visit Pompei. Later in the week we travelled by ferry to Naples and visited the National Archeological Museum to see and read more about Pompei and Herculaneum as well as to experience the different influences by the Greeks and Romans on Naples and the surrounding area and to see various collections including the Farnese Collection and the "Secret Room". We also visited "Napoli Sotterranea" (www.napolisotterranea)to see excavations made 5,000 years ago under the city of Naples - absolutely fascinating and a great way to cool off -on a 1.5 hour tour of underground caves and passageways, then on to a Greek-Roman Theatre IV BC to II C AD discovered recently under a "basso" in Via Anticaglia. We heeded the comments of previous guests (and a couple of elderly locals on buses that we travelled on!) who said beware of pickpockets in Naples; so we wore no jewellery and only wore body belts (not bum bags or carried backpacks). We felt perfectly safe wandering the alleys in Spaccanapoli. We also took the Funiculare Centrale up to the heights of Vomero to admire the views from Castel Sant'Elmo over the city and the bay. The second funculare took us back down to the port. Our visits to Capri with walks up to Villa Jovis and the boat trip around Capri, the highlight of which was the row boat ride into the Grotta Azzurra, were very enjoyable. But the only way to experience the true Amalfi coast and its magnificent views is to take the local bus from Sorrento train station to Amalfi via Positano then take another bus to Ravello. It was always so relaxing to return every evening to our "nest" and enjoy the breathtaking views from our balcony or on the terrace whilst eating the best food in town (presentation, taste, service and value!) The whole family looked after us so well; thank you to Gianni, Dino and Marina and everyone else behind the scenes. There was not sufficient time to do this area justice and we will definitely return next year. Thank you Il Nido, from Justin and Lynne, Brian and Ann.
La qualité de l'hôtel Il Nido ne se résume pas seulement à la beauté de son emplacement et aux services efficaces offerts. J'estime également que cet établissement se démarque à main levé des autres grâce au dévouement constant apporté par les hôtes. Merci!
Dear Gianni, Dino and dear Marina,
Goed thuis gekomen in BELGIE.
Thanks for the good time in your beautiful hotel.
Lieto di avere fatto la sua conoscenza. Sono sicuro che ci incontreremo di nuovo.
Groeten vanwege de VLAAMSE vrienden.
Buona notte.
Wevinnestraat 15 - 02/06/2003 - 01 ora 10'
Dear Il Nido staff,
We had the pleasure of staying at your hotel in May 2003. We must admit that this was the best hotel we stayed at during our trip in Europe. The room was impeccable and offered a breathtaking view of the sea, the Vesuvius and Napoli, the shuttle service to Sorrento was perfect and the food served in your restaurant was great! We also appreciated to have free access to Internet to stay in touch with our family and friends in Canada. We certainly hope to visit you again one day! Thank you for a wonderful time!
Jacinthe and Tony from Montreal
May 2003 We stayed at Il Nido for a very enjoyable week last month. We've traveled extensively in Europe, incuding Italy, and considered this one of our best trips. Thank you so much for a lovely time, for arranging pick-up and drop-off at beginning and end, and being cheerfully helpful at any and all times. Despite the weather report, which predicted rain every day, the sun followed us the entire time and the weather was beautiful. We were also happy to see fellow Americans, despite the world situation. English was widely spoken, everyone was friendly. Before we left, we found some comments here very helpful, so we'll add a couple: You don't need a car. Amalfi coast was lovely, as was Amalfi itself. But take the extra bus trip to Ravello, it is well worth it. Among other lovely attractions, we have never had a better Italian dining experience than at Cumpa Cosimo. Very, very special! Vietri was just o.k. National Archaeological Museum in Napoli was very good, with a special exhibit from Pompeii and Herculaneum, but watch your belongings everywhere in that town. We could hardly wait to escape back to lovely Sorrento. In Sorrento, we agree with a previous posting here in that we loved Da Gigino, where we ate 3 times at least. Wayne & Melody Stramer Heidelberg, Germany
Dear Gianni, Dino and all the staff at Il Nido,
We have just spent a long weekend at your wonderful hotel and cannot recommend it more highly. Firstly, the view from our room was breathtaking. (The webcam is located outside our window, so I did have a bit of a preview... but nothing like the real thing.) Your friendly service, the facilities, such as free e mail, free bus pick ups and drop offs every hour and the excellent food served in your restaurant, made our time here unforgetable. We shall recommend your hotel to our friends.....
David and Lorayne
Buongiorno Il Nido,
Thank you for a wonderful time in Sorrento. From the free pick-up service to the wonderful dinners at Il Nido Restaurant, your excellent service and personal touch made my stay most pleasant. Many thanks and on my next visit to Sorrento, Il Nido will be my 1st choice.
Leslie :) (the girl with the broken foot)
Estuvimos en el Hotel la semana pasada,disfrutamos tanto del lugar como de la gentileza de la gente que lo atiende,la comida ylas comodidades que brindan.Realmente un lugar para recomendar.
Ileana y Nicolas -Buenos aires - Argentina
Hola!
Estuvimos en el Hotel del 19 de Mayo al 22 del mismo mes ,este año 2003. Estamos maravillados por las atenciones recibidas por parte de los dos hermanos que lo dirigen,atentos ,cooperadores en cualquier necesidad,al margen de la limpieza del lugar,la belleza de la vista del Golfo que se disfruta cenado el la terraza.La comodidad del "pullmino"que lo acerca a uno donde lo necesita. La comida excelente,y la comodidad de disponer del servicio de Internet sin cargo,en fin el único lugar que contamos con ese servicio.El qque quiera disfrutar de Sorrento debe dirigirse alli. Gracias por todo- Ileana y Nicolás Pellicari-Buenos Aires- Argentina
We had the distinct pleasure of staying at Il Nido in May '03. It is not only a very well run hotel, but has the most beautiful views of Vesuvius, the Bay of Naples and Sorrento. The only thing that improved that view were the wonderful meals that we enjoyed on the terrace.
The staff is kind and cheerful and the bus into town a great help. Having stayed at many hotels (from 1 to 4 star)over many years, this is at the top of the list.
Stan & Barbara Moreland Hills, OH
My father,mother and sister already stayed in your hotel, so I would that to. I came with my sister and a friend for a holiday to Italy for 14 days and we travelled from the north to Sorento and back. Our stay in your hotel was excellent, the rooms are clean, the food is good and the service is excellent to. We hope to come back and find the same nice people and the same good hotel.
daer gianni and co. many thanks for a sublime few days of stunning views' witty service and the best food in sorrento.
Buongiorno a tutta la famiglia !!
Vi ricordate la famiglia Claeys da Belgio ( Gent )? Dirk, Lydia e Stefania. Fa già quasi 15 anni, ma non vi siamo dimenticati e neanche le vacanze formidabili che abbiamo passato con voi ! A tutti i personi che dubitano di venire al nido: deve venire certamente perché è molto accogliente ! Ciao a tutti !
spett.le nido, vogliamo ringraziarvi per la vs accoglienza simpatica ma al tempo stesso discreta. siamo rimasti molto contenti per la sistemazione e molto soddisfatti per la cucina. è veramente ottima con pesce fresco, ingredienti genuini e cucinati alla grande. ho in mente ancora la grigliata di pesce dell'ultima sera!! siete bene organizzati anche per il pulmino ed inoltre avete una posizione da sogno il panorama è semplicemente fantastico. le giornate trascorse attorno a sorrento sono state stupende. abbiamo intenzione di venirvi a trovare la prima settimana di settembre ciao e a presto da flavia marcello ed alessandro (che saluta federica) zambiasi - TRENTO
spett.le nido, vogliamo ringraziarvi per la vs accoglienza simpatica ma al tempo stesso discreta. siamo rimasti molto contenti per la sistemazione e molto soddisfatti per la cucina. è veramente ottima con pesce fresco, ingredienti genuini e cucinati alla grande. ho in mente ancora la grigliata di pesce dell'ultima sera!! siete bene organizzati anche per il pulmino ed inoltre avete una posizione da sogno il panorama è semplicemente fantastico. le giornate trascorse attorno a sorrento sono state stupende. abbiamo intenzione di venirvi a trovare la prima settimana di settembre ciao e a presto da flavia marcello ed alessandro (che saluta federica) zambiasi - TRENTO
Thinking of going to Sorrento? Our group of three adults did, and we spent six wonderful days at the small, family-run “Il Nido Hotel Ristorente”. We would recommend it highly for the following reasons: • The view from our room with balcony was breathtaking, the room itself immaculate and nicely furnished. • Friendlier staff we have not met and we have been traveling for forty-five years. The owners are smart too, providing shuttle service to downtown Sorrento several times each day, and computer stations with internet access so that guests can get in touch with family and friends. • Then there is the restaurant: the food was invariably delicious, the service attentive and the prices very reasonable. Who could ask for more?
The Petruks from Ottawa, Canada
We have heard about your great hotel and are interested to rent 2 double rooms around September 2003. One room for my wife and myself, the other for our 2 grown daughters. Would you kindly send us all necessary information on availability,rates, how to get to your Sorrent Hotel etc.? Paul Biegansky Ahornweg
A chi ha dubbi per prenotare a IL NIDO vogliamo dire solo questo: parcheggi l'auto il giorno di arrivo e la riprendi ...il giorno di partenza!!! Siamo stati a Capri, Pompei, Ercolano, Napoli e sulla Costa Amalfitana. I mezzi pubblici ....costano un decimo dei parcheggi (se li trovi liberi) Grazie di cuore Stefano ed Alessandra Bari
Just returned home from 12 days in Italy yesterday. We stayed in 5 different hotels and Il Nido was by far the best. The dinner we had at the restaurant was the most enjoyable(and most reasonably priced)of the whole trip. I will be looking at the web cam every day to remember the great time we had and the wonderful view.
Thank you. Kim and Garry Cary, NC USA
Great people, wonderful room and food, spectacular view. This is the best hotel/restaurant value in Italy. We will return. George and Susan Scott, Minneapolis, USA
Great hotel. The best we had during our two weeks in Italy. I came with my sister, her husband and their three teen-agers. We all loved the Hotel and restaurant. We arrived on Easter Sunday for a few glorious days. I hope to come back one day with my husband and family. I recommend Il Nido to everyone, especially my fellow New Zealanders. Thankyou for a wonderful time, Tracey van Lent. Auckland, New Zealand
Fantastic place. Thank you for wonderful food and very good service.
Olive, Albert, Alex and Mariusz
dear Ladies and gentlemen,
you have the FINEST webcam picture I know on the internet!!! Just now I see a beautifull sunrise. Thank you for having the picture all the time. Yes, I am curious to visit your hotel and sleep and eat the wonderfull italian dishes. Thanks in advance and w'll meet.
Frank Vergeest, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Il nostro soggiorno è stato molto gradevole in un oasi di tranquillità.Abbiamo apprezzato la vostra professionalità e disponibiltà.Torneremo presto. Mariano e Giovanna Stellatelli.
Dear Dino and Gianni
Once again we are back in Denmark after a wonderweek at Il Nido. How You can run such a classy hotel and kitchen at the prices You do is incredible. Dino, always alert and friendly and open for all the different wishes and questions from your guests - and Gianni, always with a humorous twinkle in your eyes (“I drive in the morning and cook in the evening”) and together with your new chef responsible for the simple but so tasty kitchen (la cucina saporita!!). The “spaghetti astice” (lobster) was a fantasticly flavoured and tasty dish (***) and for only 15€ a heavenly bargain!! To all people around the world: If you are tempted by the internet-presentation of Il Nido then don’t hesitate, what you see is not just what you get, you get a lot lot more, the best hoteldeal in a lifetime – not to mention the fantastic location and view over the Bay of Naples. So to Dino and Gianni and all the “Persico family” – and the sweet Marina – we wish You all the best in the world and once again thanks for yet another wonderful vacation. We will certainly be back (“room 104, no change”).
Peter Kroll & Rita Staffeldt, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nonostante avessimo guardato accuratamente il sito, l'Hotel ha superato abbondantemente le nostre più rosee aspettative. E' stata una vacanza indimenticabile. Grazie di tutto, Luigi e Viktoria Lecco - Italy
"IL NIDO" è stato una scelta via internet veramente azzeccata. Per la sua posizione, per i servizi intelligenti, e per la cordiale ospitalità. Un grazie e arrivederci alla prossima vacanza a Sorrento. Roberto Piemonte
On our first trip to Italy in April 2003, we were thrilled during our visits to Rome, Florence, Venice, Cortina and Sorrento/Amalfi Coast. My wife and I agree that our stay at Il Nido was the most surprisingly delightful part of our trip. We were wowed by the awesome beauty of the area, but were even more thrilled by the beautiful "little nest", which sits high on the hill overlooking Sorrento, Mt Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. The view from our room was breathtaking, but equally thrilling was the service, friendly atmosphere, wonderful resturant and the genuine effort by the family who own this beautiful hotel, to make us comfortable and welcome every minute of our stay. We plan to return to Il Nido and would recommend it to anyone desiring a truly delightful experience in Sorrento. Allan & Carol Legg, Richmond, In. USA
We just came back from 2 week no-itinerary driving vacation in Italy. Driving in Italy was definitely a challenge! We spent our first 3 days at Hotel Il Nido and explore Napoli area and Amalfi coast. We "accidentally" ended up in Il Nido, but what a pleasant surprise! The Hotel was very comfortable, very very quiet (this was a problem for all other hotels that we slept), fantastic view of Sorrento, and the staff (Gianni and company) was very friendly and courteous. To our surprise, the food at the hote restuarant(both breakfast-hot donuts and dinner) was much better than what downtown restuarants offer.
Kyo & Choo Kim from Santa Fe, USA
We recently spent a great week at Il Nido to celebrate our Silver Wedding. It was my ambition to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum, and I achieved it. (Despite a strike by the "unemployed" at Herculaneum.) We also climbed Vesuvius and went on the bus to Amalfi, the train to Naples to see the museum, and by boat to Capri. The public transport is wonderful - reliable and cheap. You can actually walk into Sorrento: if you go to Priora and then Crocevia, you go down a lot of steps with the stations of the cross at each corner. But get the hotel bus back!
We had a lovely time, and we now enjoy a peek at the webcam during the lunch hour at work to see what the weather is doing in Italy, and to remind us of the sun and hospitality at Il Nido. (What is a Nido by the way?)
Can you straighten up the camera so the sea doesn't go downhill, Gianni?
Thanks again for your good food (yummy doughnuts)and excellent value and spectacular view!
Peter and Wendy Lay (England)
We are just settling in back home in New York after our vacation in Italy. I wanted to take a few moments to thank all of you again for making our visit to Italy a most favorable experience. Your hotel and staff are first rate and I look forward to the time We return to Italy and stay at the IL NIDO again.. Thanks again Thomas
To Gianni and company, We would like to thank you all so much for the excellent service and accomodations while we stayed with you March 23-26. The extra shuttle service for my wife and me (during non-scheduled times) as well as for my parents, was really appreciated. The view is gorgeous, but I regret we forgot to take a photo from the roof, with Vesuvius in the background. Also, the food was outstanding--freshly baked croissants and doughnuts at breakfast, with marvellous coffee; at dinner, the mixed seafood plate, with grilled calamari, is "to die for"! On most of my trips, I don't eat dinner in the hotel--but it was really worth it, this time! I would recommend Il Nido to any of my friends or family who visit Sorrento. Well done!!
Don and Regina Buck Hirschberg, Germany
Prima di andare a Sorrento, ho visitato i siti di diversi alberghi per decidere dove soggiornare; li ho trovati tutti così "asettici"! Inoltre, in generale, sono poco chiari ed alcuni volutamente ambigui sui prezzi. Ho scelto IL NIDO perchè, al contrario, il suo sito è chiaro, fatto bene e, soprattutto, riesce a "comunicare" in modo positivo. E poi, come non apprezzare il suo appello alla PACE? Arrivata a IL NIDO, tutto corrispondeva al vero! Ambiente piacevole e pulito, prezzi concorrenziali, disponibilità e gentilezza. La cucina è ottima e il panorama che vi si scopre è superbo! Complimenti ai gestori e tanti saluti anche da parte della mia amica Yoko. Elena
Dear Gianni, > Thank you for a most enjoyable stay at your hotel earlier this month. My > sister Carolyn and I liked our beautiful rooms and the breathtaking view of > the sea. The food was excellent at your restaurant and the shuttle service > was very accomodating. > We look forward to returning and we are recommending Il Nido to our friends, > family, and travel group. > Sincerely, > Elaine
Great Hotel with very helpful & freindly hosts. We made a late booking for 10 people! Had a brilliant stay with good food and drink. The bus service to town is very useful. Enjoy!
It's been three weeks since we left Il Nido and are now back in warm Panama, but we remember with great delight the wonderful time we had, this time (March 6 through March 10) as well as we did 2 years ago.
The spectacular view of the bay and Vesuvius, the the comforts of home, the wonderful kitchen and delicious food, the very efficient minibus service, free access to Internet, --we are looking forward to another visit on a future vacation. Ah, Sorrento and Il Nido, now a part of our wonderful memories.
Grazie, Ralph and Clarita (from Panama)
We spent a wonderful few days in Your Hotel in June 2002 and since you have the Shuttle Bus we recommend your Hotel to all our friends who travel by Train and Car . I have great Video and love your Computer for E Mail . One problem : When asking Italians : Where is the MEETING PLace ,no one knows. You have to tell your Guests the Italian word for Bus MEETING Place so they can ask local people for directions if they are lost.Ralph Keil
From England, Kent. We stayed at Il Nido for 4 days and we was absolutely delighted when we arrived there. Curteous and so friendly. Gianni and Dino couldn't have been more accommodating. It is such excellent value for money and the great thing was not having to travel every night to a restaurant....you could just go downstairs. Such a superb and memorible stay.... Thank you very much. Lucie & Richard from Sevenoaks, Kent
We stayed for 10 days, 9th - 19th March, 2003. First time we'd booked anything on the internet so we were delighted to find that everything that is stated on the site was a reality on arrival. The rooms were clean and very comfortable with first class views over Sorrento and Mount Vesuvius. The Restaurant provided a varied menu at very reasonable prices. Breakfast offered a variety of choices to suit us all. Getting to and from Sorrento was well organised and easy, don't be put off that the hotel sits on the hill because there's no problem about taking you up and down, day or night. Service for clients is number one priority in this hotel. The front lounge became our haunt and we enjoyed tea, coffee and drinks. We met lots of great people who were enjoying it all too! (It was interesting to find out that they'd booked on the internet too!) Many thanks for a great time to Gianni and Nico and their staff. Bill, Susan & Betty Hayley & Katrice. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
La vostra cortesia e l'ottimo cibo hanno reso la nostra vacanza ancora più piacevole. Marco, Laurie, Amber
Cortesia, professionalità e un ambiente caldo e accogliente hanno reso il nostro soggiorno da voi "perfetto". Ciao Cristina, Marco, Katiuscia, Rino...............................
Hi! Sorry for the delay of the positive comment! We spent 5 nights at Il Nido in August 2002. The food was great and the rooms were spacey. The free bus was reliable and was on time. We booked the accomodation on the strength of the website, and we are glad we did. You can't go wrong here.
Thanks to everyone at Il Nido, from the Videtta Family!
Aiuto! Non vedo piu'l'immagine della vostra webcam!! Cosa e'successo? Io la guardo tutte le mattine. Non lasciate senza "ó Vesuvio" una napoletana che vive a Milano!
Viviana Bonetti
I ncantevole soggiorno L a cordialità e l'eleganza e N on meno l'impeccabile cucina I nducono i turisti a D over ripetere la vacanza O ttimale
Questo breve acrostico vuole essere il ns. ringraziamento per il confortevole soggiorno nel Vs. Hotel nel periodo 26/29 dicembre 2002. con la speranza di poter ripetere al più presto la vacanza, ricevete dal Piemonte i nostri più cordiale saluti. Ilaria, Mariarita, Simone e Alberto Cappa Bruna, Stefano e Ezio
ciao
Salve, Programmando di ritornare in giugno ricordiamo con profonda gioa i giorni trascorsi nel vostro albergo.Sperando di rivedervi al piu' presto inviamo i nostri piu' cordiali saluti. Annamaria e Walter Iacone.
Jan 18, 2003 We are back again looking at your webcam as we often do. The spectacular view we remember so well from our honeymoon in Oct. 2000. We only spent one night, but we will never forget the beautiful sunset, the superb meal and exceptional hospitality. We toured Amalfi, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Lake Como and Milan and have to say how impressed we were with your affordable,comfortable and clean accomodations. Thank you again for such a wonderful memory. Sincerely, Andrew & Lynn Knott, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Egrego Signore, con questo mail vorrei farvi sapere che saremo in 12 per passare alcuni giorni da voi dalle 28 maggio al primo giugno 2003
Auguri, Raymond Pairoux ( Belgio )
We spent two weeks at IL Nido in may/june 2002. A beautiful place with warm family hospitality. And what a view! Breakfast high above sea level with Vesuv in front. This is maybe one of the best restaurants in Sorrent. We hired a car and used IL Nido as base for exploring the whole region. Gunnar & Brita Bråthen, Norway
Real coooool hotel!We are coming in summer 2003 from Finland.
Spent several days at il Nido last Sept. as part of a four women, five week, 5000 mile, 7 country trip of a lifetime. Drove our rental car right up the hill to il Nido! The accomodations, the food, the scenery and the limoncello were superb! Wish we could have stayed longer and do hope to return one day. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Marge Utah
We stayed with you at the end of last April for just 2 nights. It is a lovely hotel - nice walking distance from the centre. Loved the cat, I think she wanted to move in with us. Excellent value for money.
Jo-Anne Australia
grazie di cuore. anche se siamo lontani, ora ci sentiamo più vicini. verremo quanto prima a trovarvi.
Andrea & Marco
Gentili signori, da quando la vostra webcam non funziona più, le nostre giornate si sono ingrigite. Potete per favore provvedere a riprisrinare la funzionalità. Nel farvi i nostri complimenti, aggiungerei che da 2 fratelli sorrentini emigrati chi a milano, chi a londra, la riparazione della stessa comporterà un pellegrinaggio di ringraziamento presso il vostro ristorante.
Andrea e Marco Signorini
Dear Gianni and family, it is more than a year since we stayed with you for four magical nights in August 2001! We still look at your website for memories of the wonderful time we spent there,and our daughter Alicia keeps asking when are we going to return - soon, I hope! It is lovely to see her on your 'friends' page - who can ever forget evenings on the terrace with ice cold limoncello and relaxed company and that spectacular view. Our best wishes to you and your family - from Jill, Clive and Alicia in Buckhurst Hill, England.
Sorry for hitting the reload button too many times!!! Just checked the webcam - we love Sorrento and Il Nido!!
Michelle Wilson, Clarksburg, CA USA
Sono stata a Sorrento con alcuni colleghi, solo per qualche giorno per un congresso.......che dire....le camere, sono confortevoli e hanno una meravigliosa vista sulla baia di Napoli e sul Vesuvio....lo staff è amichevole e gentile.....siamo stati molto bene, tanto da sentirci in vacanza.....un grazie di cuore da tutti noi Giovanna, Rita, Salvatore e Franco
November 9, 2002
My 81 year old mother, my sister and I visited Il Nido last month. We think it was one of the best places we stayed during our entire trip to Italy. Away from the traffic and crowds, it was nice to relax and enjoy the view. My mother particularly enjoyed your hotel and food. She enjoyed speaking Italian with Gianni, Dino and others there. The van shuttle worked well for us.
I hope we can return so my husband can enjoy Il Nido and Sorrento. We will also bring our daughter, since Il Nido is very child friendly. I check your web cam at least once a week to get my "Italy fix". Bella Italia!
Thank you again for a great stay.
Michelle Yribarren Wilson Clarksburg, Californa
A colleague recommended Il Nido but it far surpassed the rcommendation. The location and view must be the best in the Bay of Napoli. The food is excellent and the service both at the Hotel and back and forth to Sorrento were great, all amongst the olive groves.
Il Nido was the best place from which to visit Pompeii, the purpose of our visit "educational" ;-) for our son. We are now hooked on brochetta and the wonderful tomato souces on the pto see asta.
As well as Pompeii, the Scavi di Castellamare is well worth a visit to see the frescos if you can survive the walk through the traffic from Castellamare station.
We will be visiting Il Nido again visit the Amalifi Coast and Capri (and to visit the rest of Pompeii and to get some more Limonchello:-)
Christopher, Cherry and Corin Mulliss
During our week-long mid-October visit, we found Sorrento a wonderful centre for exploring the region and in the evenings were pleased to return to the laid-back charm of Il Nido - and the delicious cooking. Despite the laughter and relaxed atmosphere, everything really does run like clockwork: many thanks for a very happy stay, especially to Dino, Gianni and Marina, the frontmen. Andrew and Sandy Burrell, London
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful! My wife and I enjoyed our 5 nights with you at Il Nido. The view from the room was lovely, the food excellent (the local red wine is superb)and your dry humour Gianni was very funny. I'll always remember the windy day when you said "Nice day for surfing".... Highly recommended, incredible value.
PS. We dined at Trattoria Da Gigino for 3 nights. Small restaurant off the small road full of stall-like shops off Piazza Tasso. (Via P.R. Giuliani, 58). The food there was also fantastic, with a Spaghetti Matriciana to die for. Best I had in my life!!!! Their house red was also incredible. A local band wander in every night and entertain with music - lovely!
Steve & Bobbie Orton, Sandbach, UK
Mary and I had a really tremendous 5 days in the Sorrento area using your clean,very comfortable and reasonably priced hotel as a base. All the staff were so pleasant and helpful making sure that our stay was enjoyable. The work of Mama and Papa in the kitchen did not go unnoticed. In fact we ate on the balcony every evening appreciating really tasty Italian cooking accompanied by a great selection of local wines. The views and the generally relaxed pace of dining added immensely to the holiday. Thanks once again and we sincerely hope to come back and stay with you another time. Mary and Kylie Mair, Ayrshire, Scotland
Just to thank you for a wonderful stay at your hotel the other week. You all made us very welcome and we had a really lovely time visiting your hotel and the local area. The food was really excellent and all the staff were very helpful at all times. We will certainly be coming to your hotel again and will be recommending it to our friends.
Thank you all,
Simon and family.
Greetings from Chicago, IL USA! We stayed at your hotel last week and can't say enough wonderful things to our friends and family about your excellent hospitality. Our kids loved it and the view from our balcony is like nothing we've ever seen before! We had a wonderful time and did not want to leave. Gianni, thanks for the breakfast you packed for us before taking us to the train. Our train did end up striking, but the breakfast got us through until we could get another train. Staying at Il Nido is an absolute fantastic memory of our first trip to Italy! We cannot wait to come back again. Frank & Annette Tortorella and family
Hello,
My husband & I stayed at your wonderful hotel for 4 nights in September during our honeymoon. We absolutely loved it. It was by far the friendliest place we stayed. And I can't get the views from our balcony out of my mind. We will definitely return to lovely Sorrento and the wonderdul Il Nido.
Thank you, Julia & Chris, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hallo, wir haben einen viertägigen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Il Nido bei Euch genossen. In einer warmen, gastlichen und sehr freundlichen Atmosphäre. Die phantastische Aussicht und die Zimmer haben wir sehr genossen. Hoffen auf ein bladiges Wiedersehen. Attila und alle Anderen
Dear Gianni & Dino, It is two weeks since we left Il Nido. We had the most enjoyable stay at your hotel. Your hospitality and help was every bit as we expected from your friendly e-mails before we arrived. The hotel is excellent value, clean & comfortable. This was our first visit to Italy. We shall certainly come again and will not hesitate to recommend Il Nido to anyone visiting the Sorrento area. Gianni, you're a top driver... Can't believe there isn't a scratch on your minibus :) Thank you very much once again. Regards, Tony & Lesley
Gianni and Dino,
We spent 4 nights during our Italy's vacation in Il Nido and we would like to express our appreciation for a wonderful hospitality and a warm welcome. We recomend to stay in Il Nido to somebody if you want to spend a wonderful time in Sorrento, Capri, Pompei, Ercolano, Amalfi, etc. Thank you friends,
Walter and Maria Thereza Fazzolari Sao Paulo - Brazil
So pleased to find a warm welcome after a long journey from UK. Ill Nido is comfortable, the food is good, the views remarkable and the minibus service connects you with Sorrento. Hope to return soon.
Sue and Tony Nottingham UK.
Thank you for your hospitality. We had a wonderful time in a wonderful place filled with warm & friendly people.
Tam & Huy Nguyen Montreal, Quebec Canada
Gianni/Dino
Just a short note to express our appreciation for a wonderful week's holiday in Sorrento.
None of us had been to Italy before and we were impressed by it all and your hotel and the facilities made the stay excellent.
We will certainly come back!!!
Please pass on to Marina ( from ouva fritas ) our thanks for her excellent service at all our meals.
Regards
Paul & Sandra Campbell Ali & Cathy Gray Donny & Hazel Wilson
Gianni:
We were part of this summers swim group. We truly enjoyed our stay with you and look forward to a return visit in the near future. Thank you.
Steve Katz
Anyone travelling to Sorrento should not hesitate to stay at Il Nido and you will find a little piece of heaven on earth. The hotel is beautiful with views which are priceless. They will really take your breath away!!!!! The hotel even offers a free minibus service several times a day which will take you to the port or harbour for all of your excursions. Also make sure you eat at the hotel restaurant - the food is outstanding - and very reasonably priced. Last but not least,the people. Gianni,Dino,everyone was so friendly and helpful that we could not have asked for anything more. We will definatly return to Il Nido next year,hopefully for longer as it is an ideal base to explore the area from.
Lorraine Challis (London)
What a lovely place you have! We had a wonderful stay with you and we would love to come back again, there is so much to do and see, five days wasnt enough. I'm not sure what was the most pleasing, the wonderful food or the view from the terrace! I'm dreaming of the ravioli with cheese stuffing and fresh tomato sauce ..... Alison and Lee M.
Ciao We stayed for first 2 weeks in September. Hotel is excellent and the view spectacular. Restaurant also very good as is the advice on choice of wines! Gianni's driving - wow .. what a thrill!!! Ideal location to tour from - whatever you do - visit Pompeii .. Positano .. 'do' the Amalfi run on a public bus - what an experience (not quite as exciting ride as Gianni's but not far off). We would certainly recommend the hotel to anyone - atmosphere great - everyone really friendly and willing to help. Gianni - hope you enjoyed your concert you lucky thing! Have a good rest - you all work really hard! Thanks once again. Lynne & 'il cycliste' - a piu tarde (hope that's spelt correctly!
Dear Gianni, Unfortunately,we have not visited you since June of 1999 but I see your wonderful view almost every day via your great web cam....Thanks for having it. Betty Re Maine, USA
Hotel Il Nido was wonderful! The staff was great. They were more than just a place to stay. The dining was the best that we have had as well as the most reasonable. There was not a bad thing about our stay!! A definate return to place!! Rich and Dana Bentley
Hi to all at Il Nido,
We recently spent a week in Sorrento and loved every bit of it, the hotel was 1st class, the rooms were great,the views spectacular, the restaurant and food were lovely and all working there were extremely helpful and friendly. The bus service is a great idea and so useful. I must say the fact that I found this Hotel to be the cheapest in Sorrento did worry me before I arrived, but these fears were totally misguided, I have recommended this hotel to friends and family who can't wait to go.
Thanks to all at Il Nido for a great holiday, hopefully we'll meet again,
Giuseppe & Cher (London).
Ola amigos! Desejo recomendar, a todos os que desejem visitar Sorrento e todos os lugares maravilhosos que existem a sua volta, por exemplo a Costa Amalfitana, As ruinas de Pompeia, O Vesuvio, Capri e por que nao Napoles, o Hotel Il Nido, perfeitamente implantado nos socalcos sobranceiros a Sorrento, oferecendo nao so uma paisagem soberba, boa comida "quase tipo Mama", quartos grandes e limpos e um conveniente servico de transporte em Bus proprio entre o Hotel e o centro da cidade bem como servindo o Porto e a Estacao da "Circunvesiana". A atmosfera e simpatica e os precos sao moderados tendo em conta que estamos em Italia e numa zona de renome. Estive 4 dias e gostaria de ter ficado mais tempo. Ate breve. Familia De Andrade.
Dear All, Thankyou for a lovely stay at your hotel. We were on our honeymoon and were made to feel very welcome at Il Nido. The room was great, the restaurant was outstanding and the views were out of this world! All in all a really enjoyable holiday. We will DEFINITELY be back!! Thanks again.
Claire & Matt Stevenson Leicester, UK
We just had a great holiday in Sorrento! Il nido was so civilised and pleasant! So too were the Guys working there! The bus driver who could race for Ferrari! And the reception guy who brought us our Spaggetti bol! Recomend this hotel to anyone thinking of staying there! 10/10 Thanks for a great time at your hotel, The Hankinson Family, uk, South Yorkshire
Thank you for a great time at your hotel, the service was first class and a friendly atmosphere. I will miss the bus run down to the centre. The Young's from Scotland.
A fantastic place, great food, reasonably priced and the view will stay with me forever. Everyone was friendly and helpful and the free bus into Sorrento meant going to and from town was never a problem.
Should I ever return to Sorrento, and I sincerley hope I shall, I will definatly be checking into Il Nido again.
All the best and thanks for a great holiday.
Jurek and Angharad, UK.
Ciao Gianni,Dino & family, we have been back in the u.k for just over a week but wanted to let you know what a lovely time we had staying at Il Nido, Elliott our son keeps wishing we were back and Holly ( I'm sure you'll remember her!!!) is still saying Ciao Bella to everyone!. It is a beautiful country made even better by the hospitality and friendliness you showed as people & as a hotel. We hope to come back one day soon and would recommend you to all our family and friends.Grazie.
Cosa dire... a parte l'hotel che è stupendo, a parte la vista che è una delle più belle che io abbia mai visto, a parte il sito che è fatto veramente bene, a parte il mangiare, a parte la camera "iperconfortevole", insomma a parte tutto.... un grazie di cuore per il trattamento.
In attesa (sperando che sia la più breve possibile) di venirvi a ritrovare un saluto da Roma.
Edoardo & Serena,
Cari Gianni, Dino (immaginiamo il tuo nome visto i precedenti messaggi) e Marina, siamo quelle della 113... pensavate di liberarvi facilmente di noi, ma qualcuno ha detto che è meglio scrivere... cosa volete sentirvi dire? Il servizio navetta è sempre PUNTUALISSIMO (a costo di costringere qualche cliente - quelle della 113 - a fare l'autostop). A parte l'IRONIA, siamo state troppo bene... Grazie all'autista simpatico, al fratello gentilissimo (vedi carica cellullare) e alla mitica Marina che si è fatta grasse risate con noi! A PRESTO! Rita, Elisa, Silvia
To Dino, Johnny, the Family and Marina:
We just want to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful services that your family provided us during our stay. Il Nido is wonderful!
We are telling all our friends to about your beautiful accommodations. In fact, we have friends that are planning to eat at your restaurant sometime in September. If all goes well, we will see you in June 2003.
Dica Federica, "Ciao da suoi amici da America". Federica e bella, cara e intelligente!
Thanks again for everything! It was greatly appreciated!
Warmest Regards,
Anna and Walter Iacone and the Giardinelli's
If you are thinking about a holiday in this part of the world you will not get better value for money anywhere. The hotel was most comfortable, the food was excellent and the staff most helpful and friendly. Unusually for a hotel restaurant the prices were very affordable and you also have the stunning view from the terrace looking down on Sorrento and across the Bay of Naples towards Vesuvius. Although 5k out of Sorrento you do not need a car to get the best out of this area. The hotel shuttle takes you to the town, railway station or port three times in the morning to connect with bus, train and ferry services. In the evening it makes frequent trips into Sorrento and with the last shuttle returning to the hotel at 11.30pm there is plenty of time for an unhurried evening in town. There is also a public bus service which operates from outside the hotel and this is also very reliable. Book as early as you can because as more and more people get to find out about IlNido you will find it gets booked very quickly.
Dave and Jill Playford (London)
Hello to all at IL Nido and to web browsers considering a holiday there,
We have just returned, with our friends Dave and Jill Playford, from an extremely enjoyable stay and would like to comment on the excellent service we received. This is a family run hotel in the truest sense of the word and we felt very much as if we belonged for the duration of our short stay. It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic view from our bedroom balcony, high on the hill above Sorrento and overlooking the grand sweep of Naples Bay!It made it very pleasant to sit and relax at any time of the day but perhaps most especially when we returned after long days of sightseeing. Everyone at the hotel was very kind and friendly and nothing was too much trouble - even when we turned up hungry and thirsty late into the evening.The restaurant is excellent value and we chose to eat there three nights rather than go back down to town. For me Gianni's rides into town certainly brought back memories of dodgem cars and rollercoasters - the other members of our party relished both the excitement and my reactions! During our six day visit we found it very easy to get about on public transport and we were able to visit Pompei, Vesuvius, Capri, Amalfi and Ischia at well below half the cost of organised excursions.Gianni also arranged for our late flight to be met at the airport by taxi (£60)(try to arrive earlier rather than later!) and to return on the airport bus (£12).By using 'Go' flights it made it a very reasonably priced break for such an excellent destination. We would have no hesitation in recommending 'IL Nido' and certainly will return without hesitation when we next find ourselves in Sorrento.
Thank you all for making our stay so happy and memorable!
Lynne and Colin Walker, Telford, Shropshire.
P.S To Holly and partner - visit the site for 'The Ironbridge Gorge' to get a flavour of Shropshire!
Dear Dino, Gianni, Mama, Papa, Marina:
Thank you so much for the fine establishment you own and run. My family and myself thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you this past June (2000) and we will certainly stay with you again when we travel to Sorrento in the future.
Best wishes to you,
David, Cindy, Sarah, and Taylor Legg Laramie, Wyoming USA
Hello all at IL Nido,
What more can I add to what everyone else has said about there stay. Just THANKYOU for a fantastic week last week. The hotel was wonderful and WOW what spectacular views. The Mini bus was always on time and dropping you off wherever was never any trouble for Gianni. Thanks Gianni for entertaining my son Stefan on the trips too and from town he said it was better than been at Alton Towers on the White Knuckle rides. The room was so clean and fresh, we have never slept so well. Great firework display on our last night in Sorrento. Anyone reading this guest book as you have read its a MUST stay here & you'll be back I can guarrantee it, we will be. Pompeii, Herculeneum , Mt Vesuvius and Capri is a must they were spectacular. But be warned of the Guides they are very pushy, you are better off with the Sita bus and going round by yourself and its cheaper. Just thankyou Ilnido For the best holiday ever.
Kindest Regards
Beverley, Glyn and Stefan Cooper Wiltshire, England
Hi Giovanni & family!
I just wanted to thank you all for the amazing and excellent sevice we recieved at your beautiful hotel. My mother and I spent 3 weeks together in Europe and the highlight of our trip was Sorrento and Il Nido. Our favorite restaurant of the ones we ate at in Sorrento was also @ Il Nido. The value and service is unbeatable.
To anyone reading this who is considering going to Sorrento, go! It is a clean and beautiful city full of lemon and orange groves, flowers and kind people. Make sure that you STAY @ IL NIDO!! I cannot dream of staying anywhere else, Il Nido was SO nice. Also make sure you reserve early for the sea & vesuvius view rooms. May is also a good time to go becuase it isn't too too hot just yet (you can still sunbathe tho).
Also... if you only have one day to see Roman ruins and have to choose between Pompeii and Herculaneum, go to Herculaneum (1) It's better preserved (2)you can actually see it in a day and (3) the main sites will be mostly unlocked.
Anyhow thanks so much!! :) Adriana and Teresa McMullen
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Dear Dino, Gianni and all the staff at Il Nido,
A short note to thank you for your excellent hospitality at Il Nido. Your comments board on this web site speaks for itself and indeed echoes our sentiments exactly. The courteous and enthusiastic service you and your staff all showed us was wonderful and meant our stay was all the more pleasureable. The views from the room was fantastic ... we've never seen thunder and lightning like that before!! The boat ride to Capri was a memorable experience after one of your filling breakfasts ... as was SITA's exhilarating bus ride to Positano along the coast road.
Thank you again for all your help. We will recommend you wholeheartedly to all our friends
Jonathan, Jill Joe and Daisy ... London
Dear Dino, Gianni and family, Thank you so much for all of your help when my brother and I stayed with you in June, 2002. He had hurt his back badly while we were in southern Italy and without your assistance in giving him his pain injections and helping me get to Meta to get the necessary perscriptions for his medicine, I really don't know what I would have done. Please thank your wonderful friend, Antonio, who drove me to Meta to the guarda medica and then to Sorrento to find an open pharmacy. I will never forget him or you for helping me at such a stressful time. The views from your hotel are exquisite and the food is delicious! I can never thank you enough for your kindness, helpfulness and general hospitality! My brother is recovering slowly from his ruptured disk. We hope he will get well without having to have surgery. It will take some time. Maybe I will see you again someday! Most sincerely yours, Karen Hilman, Raleigh, North Carolina USA
Gianni, Just a short note to thank you for helping to make our stay in Sorrento a memorable and pleasant one. We could not have chosen a nicer hotel and will have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. Please pass our thanks to your brother for taking us down to the town this morning to catch our coach. Yours gratefully Hugh & Helen Baker
My wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary at Il Nido in 2000. It was the highlight of our 3 weeks of touring the beautiful country of Italy. We are recommending your hotel to our friends who will be visiting this September, 2002. We will never forget the warm hospitality shown to us by everyone (but especially Gianni and Dino). Thanks for the memories,
Don and Mary Ann Senecal North Augusta, SC U.S.A.
thanks for all your care and consideration and patience. our group must have been trying at times. i really enjoyed staying at il nido and hope to return someday. i trust the sunsets are still glorious from the balcony.
bonnie zoe winn from la jolla cove swim club
Dear Gianni and Dino:
Your hotel and restaurant Il Nido was the perfect vacation for the two of us, and we are recommending it to all our friends and relatives. We hope to return someday. Your warm family atmosphere, the five-star meals that you offer in your restaurant, and the personal care you give your guests are all so far above and beyond the usual "hotel experience." The advice you offered for our itinerary, your help in renting a smart car, the extra helping you proffered at our special fish dinner, were all thoughtful gestures that made our trip a lovely experience. We are so happy that we could visit your hotel, and meet you, your staff, and your family! Thank you very much for a memorable vacation.
Aloha,
Ivan and Leilani Holmes
Dear Gianni,
Here is an entry I wrote for Rick Steves Grafitti Wall that is read by many travelers.
I hope it brings in some more business...you and your family deserve it.
Thank you so much, Bob
Thank You For Your Comments!
Thank you for sending us your travel tidbits. Your entry has been added to our graffiti wall.
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My wife, sister and I just returned from a grand tour of Italy, but the final, very special leg was in Sorrento. By reading the Graffiti Wall we came across the Hotel Il Nido, which was praised for service, bright airy rooms with a great porch view of Sorrento, the Bay of Naples, and the mainland, from Vesuvius to Napoli. All this was true Even the dining area was expansive and had it's own porch overlooking the lemon orchards and sea. What was really special was how Gianni, Dino, brothers, and their parents were so helpful. We had l7 swimmers and their families at the hotel. Our mission was to swim from Capris to Ischia, islands separated by 16 miles of sea. In relay form we rotated four teams, each swimming three 45 minute legs until we finished this great swim in 8 hours 45 minutes. We started inside the Blue Grotto no less. Gianni made a special trip to take us to the boats early in the morning, pick us up. And the hotel runs a bus service to and from town, three miles away. Dino did every little thing he could to problem solve and book excursions for us. The parents are wonderful cooks. Pull up their web site and check the menu...modest in price and quickly served for such a huge group of 30 people. All was delicious. Red Table wine flowing at $6.00 euros per litre kept us in a festive mood every evening. I worked for months to set this up with Gianni, and he always got back within a day, even finding and chartering the boats for us. The feedback from our group is that they would go back to the Il Nido in a minute. I think you would too.
Robert West <email> San Diego, Ca USA - Sunday, August 04, 2002 http://www.geocities.com/~finfoot/NewHome.html
Dear Dino, Gianni, Marina and the staff of IL Nido, We have returned home safely to New York and just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at IL Nido. Your hotel is like a jewel tucked away in the hills above Sorrento. Your views are truly magnificent as was the delicious food in your restaurant. Please let your parents know how much we enjoyed every meal they prepared for us. When we think of the pasta, veal, and caprese salads our mouths begin to water. Superb!! Please say a special hello to Marina, she was a wonderful hostess and we enjoyed her smile. We have written to Rick Steves informing him of your wonderful hotel. We have no doubt,you will soon appear in his book. Thanks again for a wonderful stay and we will defiantly be back again. Sincerely,
Charles, Geraldine, Victoria & Andrea
P.S. Gianni's bus ride everyday was so much fun!
Hello and Thanks for the Nice Live View! The Team of 123cam.com :-) http://www.123cam.com/
Dear Gianni and family
We wish to thank you for the enjoyable stay we had at your hotel in Sorrento. Your hospitality, the meals and the room were great. We have told our family about your lovely hotel and you will being having as guests very shortly my husband's sister and her husband. I am sure that they will enjoy themselves as much as we did. Their names are Grace and John Macefield.
All the best from New Zealand. Marilyn and Fergus Gammie
Anyone who is traveling to Sorrento should make every effort to book accommodations in the Il Nido. My wife and I spent five nights there in May 2002, and we were absolutely amazed. The rooms are very nice, the view is magnificent, the food is great, the staff is friendly and helpful; and the price is so low that I thought there was some miscommunication when I made the reservations. Even if Sorrento were not the most beautiful place I've ever been, I would return just to stay in the Il Nido.
John Ahrens Hanover, Indiana, USA
Wir haben letztes Jahr eine wundervolle Zeit verbracht im NIDO, und waren mit allem sehr zufrieden. Vor allem als Wanderfreunde kamen wir sehr auf unsere Kosten mit vielen markierten und märchenhaften Routen. Der "Rother Wanderführer" zur Gegend enthält manche Tips, aber auch nervigste Fehler (der Wanderweg auf den Vesuv existiert in keinster Weise!!!). Schade, daß wir dieses Jahr nicht kommen können. Rainer Hepler
My mother sister and I had an absolutely wonderful 4 night stay at hotel il nido in May. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel. The staff is extremely wonderful, friendly and very helpful. We ate at the hotel restaurant 3 nights. The food is great, and so is the view. We had a lovely spacious room with a balcony and a spectacular view of the bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The hotel shuttle was very convienient. It also helped to develop friendships with the other guests at the hotel. The warm atmosphere of the hotel also invited discussions amongst travellers. The price for our meals and room were so good. I am going to recommend this hotel to everyone I know. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Natasha, Tanya and Christine Pulfer Ps Hello to the Brits and our fellow Canadians that we met on our stay!
We stayed here for three nights last June and it was great. We ate all three nights at El Nido and were most satisfied with the food. Our room was excellent with a great view from our balcony of the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Best of all was the great family that runs this B&B. Service and comfort and friendliness are three words that best describe our stay there. Sincerely, Jackie & Paul Hester p.s. Hello Gianni, hope everyone is well and the new baby is healthy!
We just returned from our stay at the Il Nido and thoroughly enjoyed our 5 days there. The staff is extra friendly and helpful and did whatever they could to make our stay enjoyable. The shuttle service is prompt and reliable; the restaurant is excellent and very inexpensive with an excellent view of Vesuvius and the bay. I'm sure that anyone who chooses to stay at the Il Nido won't be disappointed. Thanks for a great time.
Ann & Todd Mullis
It's hard to believe that our second visit could be better then the first one. We can't express to you and your family how much we enjoy being with you. We intend to make this a yearly visit. As always moma's kitchen put out those supurb meals and the family hospitality was wonderful. A true find where big is not always better. Fondest Regards, Sandy and Sid Parker, Boynton Beach, Florida. USA
came to the Il Nido in May great ,friendly hotel with brill rates for the rooms.Highly recommend it to anyone wishing to stay near Sorrento. Views are stunning! Mrs Morgan and family from South Wales UK
E'dal lontano 1976 che veniamo in questo posto meraviglioso e ci da sempre la stessa emozione Edmondo Ornella Daniele
Hi, it was great to visit you-we cannot recommend you highly enough-Susan & Reinhard, John & Jane NB: Hi to our Canadian friends below-had good fun
We have just spent 6 nights at Il Nido and we had a wonderful holiday. The hotel is comfortable and spotlessly clean with stunning views from the rooms and the terrace. Gianni and Dino and all the staff are extremely helpful and make you feel very welcome and "at home". The food is excellent as is the wine. All in all very good value for money and thoroughly enjoyable. We shall definitely return. Peter and Sandy Belton Harrogate England
What a fantastic place! Gianni, Dino, and families treated us with a great room with a fantastic view in a superb quiet setting. And the food was extra special! The veal limone was delicious, in fact, every meal was delicious.
We are cruise agents with Cruises Inc. and we will recommend Il Nido to all our clients and fellow agents, as well as anyone who reads this. Do it. You'll love the service, convenience, quiet location, and the friendly staff. The cappuccino and lemoncello (Gianni's private stock) can't be beat. Two-star hotel? NOT! This place is 5-star in service, food, views, and proud owners! We WILL be back...
Ben & Lynn Catalina, Cruises Inc. San Antonio, Texas
Dear Gianni and Dino, Just a note of thanks for displaying my Hawaiian State flag. All my friends here on Maui(Italian,Argentinian, and American) are very happy and proud that "the best hotel in Italy" displays our flag. I look forward to seeing you soon, and having a wonderful stay at the Il Nido. Thanks. Rob Guest
Gianni and Dino. After a wonderful tour of Italy, I have returned to Maui. My stay in Sorrento at the Il Nido was truly the most lovely time of all though. My room was great, the veiws grand and every meal in the restaurant was a delight. I want to thank every one at the hotel for making my visit so warm and comfortable. The Il Nido will be my home from now on in southern Italy. I will see you this September. (P.S. I will bring you some Kona Coffee this time) Thank You both for such a wonderful time. Rob Guest Maui, USA
We (a family of four with childen 4 and 11)just returned from a 2 week trip to Switzerland and Italy, including 3 nights at the Il Nido. I will say that the hotel was one of the best hotel values on our trip. The hotel is very clean, the hosts make you feel like family, the food is excellent and very reasonably priced, and the views of Mt. Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples (from the rooms and the restaurant)are tremendous.
It was a magnificent week in Sorrento. It became better staying at ilnido hotel. Great hospitality, clear and large rooms but above all the best view I had during my holidays. I'm strongly recomment you the place.
Dr.P.K.Fourkas
We have just returnbed from 4 nights with you.what can I say - amazing views, excellent service, brilliant value etc , etc, can't recommend this place enough, we will be back I am sure. Eat at the hotel, the food is excellent , the views breathtaking and very good value. Ann, Lee, Will and Mia Harrison
We just came back from a whirlwind tour of Italy and we ended it in Sorrento, staying 2 nights at Il Nido. I have to say that this is THE best place I've stayed during my whole trip, and it is also the best I've stayed on my tours around Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Brussels. The family that run Il Nido was really friendly and very helpful. The food was great and reasonable, especially their spaghetti alle vongole (clams). The view from the terrace is breathtaking, and the ambience at the hotel was warm and friendly. Its a good place to just relax and unwind, and have a friendly chat with the other guests. This is what I would call a warm hotel hospitality, we've never been treated better at any other place. Thanks a whole bunch for rounding off our holiday in the best possible way. If going to Sorrento, this is definitely the place to stay and I wholly recommend this place to anyone. -Michael and Ivy, June 2002 -Ps The limoncello was great!
Thank you for a wonderful stay and a great service at IL NIDO during the period 27 may - 7 june 2002. We will alway remember the stay and the great view over the bay of Naples.
many regards from Norway Erna and Gunder Krogsaether
GREAT website! all the photos are a nice touch. hope to visit soon! Leah Pels, Concord, CA
This place is so good, that it is a shame to share it with the rest of the world. The
views from the terrace and rooms are unforgettable, the food in the restaurant is
excellent and we could not have wished for a better service- that includes the minibus.
Thank you all- we will be back
SDusan & Reinhard Stille
Jane & John Hoyle
May 2002
I hate to tell the world that this place is absolutely super, since gems like this should be really kept private, but the view, service and food are just too goos to be true. We had a great time, made many friends (yes, hello Natasha, Tanya and Mum), and we shall be back, no doubt Susan & reinhard Stille Jane & John Hoyle
Just to say thank you to you, your family and staff for a great holiday. We were very happy with our unhappy room.We look forward to coming again soon. We left some postcards on the desk and forgot about them. Could you please post them if you haven’t done already?
Thanks again
Glenn Leathley & Brenda Stafford
Dear the entire staff at "Il Nido", my mum and i recently stayed at your hotel (we were the occupants of room 118) and i didn't have the chance to formerly thank you for your graciousness and hospitality the entire time we were there! To this i say, Grazie!! the room was amazing, the food was delicious and the free internet was wonderful!! I also loved the shuttle bus rides! thank you all so much for helping make my time in sorrento so wonderful, i will definately come back in the future! Sincerely, Brendan Hoare Vancouver, BC Canada
We're (unfortunately) are back in Holland again after a wonderful stay at the Il
Nido. We really have fallen in love with the area, but especially with the view
over the bay (and Mt. Vesuvius) from our hotel room. The food was wonderful, the
staff very friendly, the rooms large and bright and we will highly recommend Il
Nido to all our Dutch friends who will visit Sorrento and surroundings.
Pol van Mierlo & Lieke van Aalten
Thought it was fab thanks for the memories!
My husband and I stayed for 3 nights at Il Nido, in late April, 2002. The hotel is very comfortable, the rooms are good-sized, and there are beautiful views of the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius from many of the rooms, from the dining room and from the tanning deck. The staff is very friendly, and even found us a place to stay for our last night in Sorrento, after we discovered we had made an error in our booking, and Il Nido was full. The price is certainly right for the quality of the hotel and the food. There is a hotel bus that will take guests into town, and picks them up at scheduled times. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would highly recommend this hotel to any travellers to Sorrento.
We had a lovely stay at Il Nido. We found the staff super helpful when you needed them but, never bothersome. The food at their resturant is good and plentiful. We wondered if staying out of the city would be difficult but, found the bus service prompt, friendly and not a worry. We would recommend Il Nido to anyone. You couldn't ask for better hosts. Rob & Arlene Taylor
Dear Gianni & Dino, Now that I'm over my jet lag I have to thank you for a wonderful week. Sorrento is gorgeous and I definitely plan to return next spring with friends. I've been telling everyone about your beautiful hotel and wonderful restaurant. Your guests are treated like family. Phyllis Cohen
Siamo stati vostri felici ospiti fin dal 1997..... Nel 1999 ci siamo sposati e adesso viviamo lontano da Napoli e da Sorrento (ma nemmeno poi tanto lontano.....). Però vi portiamo sempre nel cuore e nella memoria ed appena potremo ritorneremo da voi (con i nostri 2 bambini).
Pasquale ed Alessandra Gualtieri
Wonderful hospitality, beautiful views, lovely food. The rooms are perfect - quiet, elegant and clean. The staff are friendly, warm and ready to go out of their way to help. A great atmosphere, with a mixture of families, couples and lone travellers. The morning journey into town on the minibus was full of talk of the day's plans, swapping of information, ideas and advice: where to eat, what to do, places to visit and how to get there; then in the evening, on the way back to the hotel, stories of the day's adventures. Sorrento is a lovely town - you could spend the whole holiday just exploring the backstreets, cafes and shops - but it is also so easy to travel from there, by train, bus or boat. Pompeii and Herculaneum are stunning and haunting, Capri beautiful and refined. Naples vibrant, full of life. We were sad to leave, and have promised ourselves that we will return!
Huw Jones and Mary Edmunds Cambridge United Kingdom
We have just returned home to Australia from Italy and we are missing it already, particularly everyone at Il Nido. We spent a wonderful 4 nights with you, and we loved every minute of it. The restaurant was marvelous and we ate there every night. (The children refused to eat anywhere else!)It was great to have Gianni and the minibus waiting for us each night to whisk us back to the stunning view from our balcony. Thank you again to Dino for the soccer shirts he gave to the boys, they are wearing them at this very moment and are wishing they were in Sorrento. To anyone planning a trip to Italy, make sure you don't miss out on Il Nido! A wonderful place, wonderful food and above all wonderful people.
Lynne, Michael, Lachlan and Callum Gunn (Australia)
I really enjoyed my stay (April 16-April 24, 2002) at the Il Nido. My room had a beautiful view of the bay, the food was wonderful, and the free bus service was timely. The atmosphere was very home like and I felt like I was leaving home when Dino stood at the door and waved me goodbye. I would definitely recommend Il Nido. I plan to come back very soon!
We recently spent a great seven days at Il Nido. We do a lot of traveling and as far as we are concerned, Il Nido has few equals as everything is is as good as it gets in this marvelous family hotel. Still can't understand why it takes Dino 10 minutes to get to Sorrento and it only takes Gianni 7. We would definitely highly recommend this hotel to anyone and can't wait to return for another great week(or longer) Very best to Marina and entire family. Mom and Pops should be very proud. P.S. Met some really nice people from England who we truly hope to see again in our travels. Roy and Barb Scinta Myrtle Beach S.C. U.S.A.
nous sommes ravis des deux jours passés a Il Nido: hotel charmant, belle vue, route pittoresque, chambres spacieuses et confortables,repas copieux, nourriture fraîche et appétissante, patron charmant et serviable notre meilleure adresse au cours de notre sejour de 8 jours en Italie a recommander tres chaudement Mr Mmme et Melle TOLRON
Chers Gianni et Dino / Dear Gianni and Dino,
Nous avons passe un tres agreable sejour a l'hotel Il Nido. Nous esperons etre bientot de retour.
We had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Il Nido. We hope to be back very soon.
Amicalement / Kind regards.
Francois & Michelle TANGUY / 78180 MONTIGNY FRANCE
We only found this lovely hotel by chance on the internet, when looking to stay for 3 nights in Sorrento. What a find. Everything from the greeting on arrival, the staff, meals, room with a view! and the mini bus service, was brilliant. We will be back as soon as we can---this time for longer. Thank you all. Charles and Jo Burt. Bristol, England.
Dear Dino, Gianni, and staff
Our family wants to thank you for the wonderful week at Il Nido. We have stayed several places in Italy and dozens in greater Europe and have never had such a great hotel experience. You truly know how to make people feel welcome and you have wonderful food, rooms, and what a view!
All the best and thanks, again – Ken Carlson, Kari Bjorhus, Nick, and Noah
Before I even arrived at Il Nido I was quite surprised at the level of personal service Gianni provided in terms of information and flexibility. I have stayed at places before which have been a bit more upscale, but I have never stayed at place where the staff is quite so friendly and accommodating. Il Nido provides wonderful value and a very fine experience for those interested in staying in the Sorrento area. I would love to go back. M. Gontarski Florida
Dear Gianni and Dino
Thank you once again for a beautiful week at Il Nido. The weather was great as was the hotel food and especially the friendly service. Hope to see you next year or even sooner!
Kindest regards and ciao
Jim and Iris Burns Inverness(Loch Ness Monster country!)
Hi there All!
We stayed at Il Nido late Sept/Oct 2001 and absolutely loved it! Hope you haven't forgotten us! I've been wanting to thank you again but haven't got around to it!
We shal never forget the magnificent view from our room across the bay and Vesuvius afar. The ultimate luxury! Of course, the setting, the service and the shuttle trips down to Sorrento all added up to the best holiday of our lives!
It is my fervent wish to return to Italy and be assured that Il Nido will be one of our stopovers! I'm exceedingly grateful for your excellent website - I often browse on ITWG when I think longingly of our stay in Italy.
In the meantime - blow a kiss across the bay to Vesuvius from me and be well1
With fondest regards
James and Berna Thom and Susan Robertson
Cari Gianni e Gabriella,per adesso abbiamo visto soltanto le foto del "nuovo"albergo,quanto prima lo vogliamo sperimentare!!!Intanto un bacio affettuoso da tutti noi,spawn compreso. Ida Nando Francesco
2 April 2002 Dino, Gianni, Maria and family
We really enjoyed our stay with you. Your hotel is attractive and clean with wonderful views. The evening meals were great, and the children enjoyed the access to emails on the Internet. We hope they didn’t spend too much time on the computers so the other guests managed to have some access as well! Your regular minibus to Sorrento throughout the day was an excellent idea. We should have used it more often, particularly when we decided to drive to Pompei instead of going by minibus/train and got stuck in a 2 hour traffic jam on the way back! It was no problem being outside Sorrento since it only took a few minutes by minibus into town, and on the other hand it was great to be able to get straight onto the road to Positano without having to drive out of town. We have many happy memories, particularly our trips to Vesuvio, Positano, Ravello (Villa Rufolo) and Anacapri (chair lift to summit) – all had unforgettable views – and of a delightful lunch on the beach at Baia di Puolo. Thank you very much for enabling us to have a wonderful week.
Arnold, Kathy, Daniel, George and Frankie
We arrived back in Britain a week ago from Il Nido. We really didn't think it could possibly be as good as it appeared from Gianni's excellent web-site. He can't have good I.T. skills AND run an excellent hotel, SO WE THOUGHT! BUT HE DOES... we were not disappointed...clean, spacious rooms, good food, reasonably priced in a restaurant with breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples. A prompt mini-bus service into Sorrento and back again. Thank you to both Gianni,Dino and family- we had 4 lovely nights with you...
Alan and Chris HODGSON, Yorkshire, UK
PS. word of warning, don't go to POSITANO on a Sunday- the buses are not sufficient to bring everyone back and we had to pay 50Euros for a taxi(we shared)
We just got back to MN from our trip to Italy. Il Nido was the highlight of the hotel scene. Your meals in the restaurant were superb. The view from the balcony equally as superb. Our two night with you were wonderful. The service to/from Sorrento was great. We didn't need a car to tour around the area. Bus service was just fine. Even to the ferry and the train. Thanks again for the great hospitality, Gianni. Regards, Tom Teeter
buongiorno da montreal, J'espere que tout va bien.passez une belle paques,dino,gianni,et tout le staff. encore buona pasqua. raffaele et christiane guadagno
your website is very very helpful, it is obvious that you are professionals and try hard to please your clients, one suggestion is that you give some information about your restaurant. can you email me when your availality page is working. I'm interested what kind of offer you could make for 2 people (honeymooners) for 31/04/02 - 03/05/02 ( 4 nights)? Again helpful web site! Mille Grazie Byron Franklin
Just got back on the 20th from a 15 day stay and I want to say on behalf of my wife and I that we enjoyed everyday there. Gianni and Dino were such great hosts that they made us feel at home. The food was great and with a price that cannot be beat. This was our third visit to Italy and we must say it was the best ever. Thanks again Gianni, Dino, Parents and the rest of the Family for your hospitality.
Jose Mario and Rosemarie Robles from San Antonio, Texas
Dear Sir or Madam.
We are a Limousine car service company that works in Campania and all Italy with seat in Positano the heart of Amalfi coasts. We work with a great professionality and success, we offer thr newest type of Mercedes car and Minivan with all conforts , our drivers speak English. If you are interested to have some relations of work with us we offer to you competitive prices. Waiting for hearing you . I send my Best Regards.
Luigi Paone . General Manager.
Dear everyone,
we are a Swedish family who stayed at the Hotel from 10:th to 17:th of March. We are soo pleased, soo pleased that we don't think anyone can understand how pleased we are. We are 11 people; 9 adults, 1 child and 1 baby, who not see each other every day, so we looked forward to it a lot. And everything went very, very fine, among other things due to the Hotel, the staff and their owners. We will always remember you!
We would like to thank every one who made our week so great and memorable.
Ciao and arrivederci from the hole Swedish family Abdelkader/Gronkvist
PS. If you wonder about the Hotel, read other letters in this guestbook, we do agree with all prasie. And we had the same excellent service even though we were as many as eleven people.
We spent 3 nights at El Nido and wish it could have been 30! Gianni, Dino, and families treated us with a great room with a fantastic view in a superb quiet setting. And the food was such a great deal at less than $10 per person per night. The veal limone was delicious. Wish we could have ordered some "to go."
We are cruise agents with Cruises Inc. and we will recommend El Nino to all our clients and fellow agents, as well as anyone who reads this. Do it. You'll love the service, convenience, quiet location, and the friendly staff. The cappuccino and lemoncello (Gianni's private stock) can't be beat. This place may be two-star in price and size, but it has 5-star service, food, and proud owners!
Ben & Lynn Catalina Cruises Inc. San Antonio, Texas March 7-10, 2002
We spent 6 days here and loved it! Johnnie is a wonderful host, the location up the mountain is worth the fact that you can't walk from the down town (actually you could if you were ambitious) Because their hourly shuttle makes it simple, and the views are increadible. Try to get the balcony rooms and you will find yourself coming home early to just sit out and enjoy Naples bay at sunset. Their restaurant is pretty darn good also. Really you can't beat this as a base of operations for seeing all of the Naples area via the Circumvesuvia rail service. Don't forget to allow enought time to see sorrento as well. One of the local wine stores is putting together winery tours that should be very nice if you are into that thing-Ask Johnnie. We'd do it again in a heart beat. Jim Meehan, McLean
My wife and I just returned to upstate New York from a trip to Italy and in particular, a six night stay at Il Nido Hotel and Restaurant. We cannot say enough about the hospitality, accommodations, meals and service we received. Thank you Gianni, Dino and the rest of the family for being and treating us First Class! We will particularly remember the free minibus transportation and advice from Gianni to and from downtown Sorrento. It would have been too expensive to hire a taxi each time we needed you. Dino's operation of the diningroom and the meals served are to be commended. The views from both our room and diningroom were spectacular. Thanks again - we trust all roads will lead us to Sorrento and in particular, The Il Nido Hotel and Restaurant.
Regards,
Ken and Ann Freer - Schenectady, New York
P.S. My wife asked me to ask for your Mother's delicious sauce recipe - We promise not to sell it.
After our third trip and stay at Il Nido we love it more than ever. We are already making plans to return next March. Il Nido is our home away from home. We feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you Gianni, Dino and Family for being so generous, honest and caring,
We love you!!!
Ida Preston and Family (All the sisters too!!!)
We have recently returned from Italy, having stayed for 7 nights at Hotel Il Nido. It is a most wonderful hotel. The "sea view" bedrooms have a spectacular view over the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Gianni and Dino, the owner brothers, made us most welcome and cheerfully and efficiently provided us with the service that we all expect at a hotel. Then there were extras. The food in the restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced. The free minibus service, to and from Sorrento town centre enabled us to get to the town without any hassle. It also gave us a wonderful oportunity to chat to other guests at the hotel, swapping sightseeing tips. As well as efficient transport, it is a marvellous way of making friends. We can highly recommend Hotel "Il Nido" and we intend to return. Hazel and Philip Miall. London England
13.3.2002 Just returned from five nights holiday in Sorrento, four of which were spent at the Hotel Il Nido. Many thanks for the way all at the hotel made our holiday so special. We initially booked for three nights, but once there wanted more! Unfortunately the hotel was fully booked one night, but Dino was most helpful in finding a nights board on the beautiful island of Capri (though the hotel was nowhere near the standard of the Il Nido and we were most grateful to be back there for the final night). This was our first holiday abroad without our children for a very long time, as we were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. We could not have wished for a better place to spend this occasion. Breathtaking views, fantastic clean accommodation, excellent food and good company. We shall most certainly be back, with family in tow, for another visit as soon as poss, as we recommend others to do the same! Thanks again - Nicholas and Alyssa Murphy, Derby, England
Dear Gianni and family, We want to thank you for a great stay late February 2002. Your hospitality was unmatched during our trip to Italy. Taking us by minivan to the port, station, and even the atm machine was greatly appreciated. This was our first trip to Sorrento and you provided lots of help with where to go and schedules. We have tryed to duplicate your mothers cooking, and we can't do it!! we would highly recommend your Pensione to travelers, and plan a trip back next year! Tom, Dawn, and Danielle Douglas. Marietta, Ga. USA
From Sue and Pete Barker from Shropshire, England - 27/2/02 - 6/3/02 Many thanks to Gianni, Dino, all the family working on those wonderful meals in the kitchen and to Marina for being so pleasant and helpful at mealtimes. This hotel is the very best you would wish to find for many reasons: there are great views of Vesuvius and Naples Bay (even more breathtaking than the webcam). The bedrooms are extremely clean, spacious and comfortable, the cotton sheets being changed every few days, on those huge matrimonial beds! with clean cotton towels each day. The food is freshly prepared daily by family members, which is excellent and plentiful. The free minibus to and from Sorrento, the free use of the internet and of course the tremendous help and friendliness of both Dino and Gianni is exceptional. We are so grateful to you all for giving us such a spendid holiday, even the guests were great, with many travelling experiences to exchange (especially Roy & Barbara, now somewhere between Ischia and Rome) Without hesitation we would recommend your superb hotel with those great prices, to everyone. In the words of Arnie Scwarzenegger "we will be back" and hopefully later this year.
Our four-night stay at the Il Nido ranks as one of our most memorable hotel experiences AND without question our best hotel bargain ever.
Our balcony view looking across the tops of lemon groves to the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius was spectacular (you can check that same view from the Webcam, which was right above our balcony.) The food was plentiful and quite good. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Providing guest access to a computer and a fast Internet connection was a real plus. And best of all, the service was always friendly and helpful. Thanks to Gianni and Dino and their families for a wonderful hotel experience in Sorrento.
Ted Frederickson and Merrilee Cooper, Lawrence, Kansas, March 7, 2002.
What a GREAT place to see Sorrento from.Thanks for everything..Scott and Josephine Mitchell
My wife and I stayed at IL Nido in January, along with other members of our family (January 14-19). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the IL Nido a comfortable and convenient hotel. It was central to the areas we wanted to visit - for example Pompeii, Herculaneum, The Amalfi Coast, Paestum etc. The service was very good and the hotel mini-bus provided a quick service to and from Sorrento. We had a number of meals at the restaurant and enjoyed them all.
We would have no hesitation in recommending the hotel to friends.
Regards,
Chris and Peter Lewis Sydney, NSW, Australia
Vor 2 Wochen kamen wir aus Leipzig für ein paar Tage nach Sorrent in das sonnige Italien. Das Hotel Il Nido gefiel uns schon durch seine Internetpräsentation. Im Urlaub sahen wir uns den Vesuv, Herkulaneum, die Ausgrabungsstätten von Pompeji und die Amalfiküste an. Es waren herrliche Tage, die dadurch noch besser wurden, dass wir uns im Hotel sehr wohl fühlten. Alles ist sehr ordentlich und sauber, das Essen und der Wein schmeckten ausgezeichnet und der Service war zu jeder Zeit sehr gut. Obwohl wir einen Mietwagen hatten, nutzten auch wir den zuverlässig funktionierenden Shuttle-Service nach Sorrent. Und wir fanden es sehr angenehm, dass jeder Hotelgast den kostenlosen Internetzugang im Hotel nutzen konnte. Wir können das Hotel wirklich nur weiterempfehlen, egal ob man jünger oder älter mit oder ohne Auto ist, mit oder ohne Kinder hier übernachten will. Beate und Uwe aus Deutschland
Hello Gianni and family,just wanted to say we had a wonderful time at your lovely hotel and enjoyed our visit to sorrento and the surrounding very much(especially (POMPEII)!To futer guests Il Nido has a wonderful veiw of the bay of Naples with Vesuvius directly opposite and Gianni and Dino can't do enough to help.Thanks again for a great time.Jan and Stephen Horne,Edinburgh.
We are sitting in Port Charlotte Florida USA remembering our great time in Sorrento. We are sipping Lemoncello, and wishing we were there with Gianni and friends. We will definitely be back, if only Marco can fit in the shower. Amiamo tutti bene gli popoli alla Il Nido. I hope this makes sense to you. Tu amore. Marco e Diane Ottobre guests 2001. Hope to see you in 2002.
Dino & Gianni We had a lovely time and lovely weather at Il Nido two weeks ago -even the car ride back to Pescara was quick. You have a beautiful hotel and we shall not hesitate to recommend it to friends. Many thanks - Mike Ruth James and Patrick Rooney
Hello Gianni Dino and other guests who may be planning a trip to Sorrento!Would firstly like to thank Gianni and Dino for making our stay very enjoyable you were extremly helpful especially since it was our first trip to Italy we really appreciated the advice you gave us.To other travellers to Sorrento we absoulutley recommend Il Nido! It's 5km out of Sorrento but this is not a problem as the minibus sevice is great and will take you straight to the station or the port.The hotel offers a wonderful family atomosphere and the two brothers cannot do enough to help the prices are excellent and the veiw from the balcony is breathtaking,Vesuvius is directly across the bay from the hotel and if you look at the webcam you will get an idea,For me Pompeii is just amazing we spent two days there which you have to do as it is huge.Hopefully one day we will return to Sorrento and would without a doubt stay at Il Nido again. It was a pleasure to meet both of you,Gianni and Dino Bye and take care.Jan and Stephen Horne.
Dear Gianni and his Family, We spent five wonderful nights in your wonderful hotel in the summer of 2000. It was a great hotel with clean and spacy rooms, incredible good food, spectacular view and best service ever. We can not thank Gianni enough for waking up at 3:30 AM in the morning to take us to the train station (no cabs were available at that hour) and not even accepting money for it. Dear future guests, I would urge you to stay in this hotel if you are planning to visit Sorrento. The view is much more beautiful than it looks in the webcam. It was the nicest thing to have your breakfast watching the blue sea and Pompei. Don't worry about it not being not very close to downtown Sorrento. They offer free shuttle service and they will even give you a ride when you really need it! We are looking forward to visiting Sorrento and Il Nido again.
Thanks, Sureyya & Ertem Tuncel, Santa Barbara CA
Your hotl is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Dear Gianni and Dino:
We spent a wonderful four days with you back in September and it was the hightlight of our trip! Even though we booked too late to get one of your view rooms, we found our "budget room" excellent. Having breakfast and dinners on your lovely terrace, with the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius in front of us was memorable. (The food was wonderful too!) Your minibus service is great. Next time we come, we won't bother renting a car. We found your prices very reasonable, for all the wonderful service you offer and we won't hesitate to recommend your hotel to anyone who should be travelling to Italy. We hope to be back one day ourselves. In the meantime, thanks again for a wonderful experience.
Janet and Franco Orso Vancouver, Canada
we wish to thank giani and his family for making our stay at the il nido even better than we hoped. we were there for a few days in january, and giani could not have been nicer , or more helpful. we would like to thank him for constantly driving us around, picking us up, and seeing to our getting where we wanted to be. the accomodations, and the view were excellent. we particularly appreciated the free internet access, which allowed us to stay in touch with home. we highly recommend this pensione . craig & judy schouvieller
We stayed at Il Nido for three wonderful nights in January and are looking forward to staying there again on our next trip. The food is good, the beds are comfortable, the view is gorgeous, the service is top-notch, and Gianni and his family are extremely kind and helpful. Overall, a wonderful and very relaxing place to spend a vacation! --Phil and Erin Tasto
We stayed at Il Nido for three wonderful nights in January and are looking forward to staying there again on our next trip. The food is good, the beds are comfortable, the view is gorgeous, the service is top-notch, and Gianni and his family are extremely kind and helpful. Overall, a wonderful and very relaxing place to spend a vacation! --Phil and Erin Tasto
Dear Gianni & Family,
Thank you for a memorable stay in Sorrento. Your hospitality and cuisine made our trip all the more enjoyable. The view was second to none.
We only spent a week with you but we will be back.
I can wholeheartedly refer this hotel to any traveller who wants to visit this area of Italy. The Hotel is not in the heart of Sorrento but this is to it's advantage. The views from up on the hill of the coast and, of course, of Mt Vesuvius are fabulous.
Many thanks for a great time, Gianni.
from the Lewis & Phillips families from Australia.
dear Giani and Gino it`s never to late to say good things it was a fabulous trip and we enjoy your plac and will recommand it at any time.
Pierre&Murielle Lemaire
Dear Mr. Gianni,
Just a note to tell you that we enjoyed our stay at your hotel very much; especially your generosity. The rooms were nice. The food was good. The view was fantastic. The service is excellent.
We are glad that during our travel in a foreign country, we were fortunate to have met very kind people like you and your staff.
Luu Nguyen and family
dear giani,dino,and all the staff. buon natale,from all of us in montreal,thinking of the nice time we spent at your place this fall. Chritiane&Raffaele Guadagno
Le "vere brianzole" non si dimenticheranno mai della vacanza trascorsa a Sorrento presso il vostro Hotel, resa ancor più piacevole dalla vostra cordialità e simpatia...tanti tanti auguri di Buon Natale e felice Anno Nuovo. Silvia & Monica
Hi Gianni Dino and family
Just signing in to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope the new bus remains in tact! Thanks again for a happy holiday in September 2001 hope to see you again in 2002!
Julie Hood and Lynn Stannard
Dear Gianni, I need your e-mail address. We stayed with you in 05/2001 and have referred three families to stay with you guys. We were the people that your mom gave us sweet rolls before you took us down to the train station to a very early train, because we were too early to have breakfast at the hotel. Everybody loves my story and has been asking for recommenddations to staying in your lovely hotel. Best of luck to you and your family . Merry Christmas 2001 and a very prosperous 2002. Hope to see you 2002 again. I would like to e-mail you the e-mails I have received from people that are planning to come to stay with you.
Dear Dino, Gianni and family, A Merry Christmas to you all, I hope you have a good rest. We stayed with you for a week in mid October this year and our friends are tired of hearing what a wonderful holiday it was. The view over the bay from our balcony was magnificent and the weather perfect. The website says the hotel is not of walking distance to Sorrento, but there is a beautiful and easy walk down hill walk through two villages then on to a well paved and shallowly stepped path. This is just below the hotel through lemon and olive groves and friendly villagers who don't see many tourists via this route. Took us 20-30mins and we're middle aged! You arrive in Sorrento near the Hilton. Get the mini bus back!! as it is a steep path. Tim & Olivia GREEN 17.12.01 UK
Dear Dino, Gianni and family
Now, when the sun is below the sun horizon and the days are getting darker and darker, our thoughts go to lovely sunny Sorrento where we spent our holiday in the beginning of July. We are longing back to the friendly atmosphere at your hotel where we could enjoy wonderful meals on the terrace viewing the most beautiful sunsets.
We wish you and your staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year.
Bjørg, Andrea and Harald from Harstad in the north of Norway
Ah, lovely Sorrento! We had such a wonderful time when we stayed at Il Nido - the view was breathtaking and it was wonderful to have breakfast and dinner on the balcony overlooking the bay and Vesuvius!! What an experience!!
We will never forget the morning we went to mass at the little church down the hill with our friends - the LoBue's. The priest was so cordial to us - the grapes he gave us were delicious (I believe they came from your vineyard).
We can't say enough about our stay and will surely recommend Il Nido to our friends and relatives. Hope to see you again - real soon.
Jean and Bob Phillips (Gina e Roberto Filipone)
It's been 2 months since we stayed at your place Il Nido. The three days we stayed at your Pensione was enjoyable, your service was excellent, greatly appreciated and exciting (the mini bus ride to Sorrento). The view from the belcony and observation deck was fabulous. The food was excellant and having your meals out on the outside belcony was wonderful. If you have an opportunity, say hello to the local priest from the people from Pittsburgh Pa.. He treated us like we were special. It was unfortunate that we could not stay for the Grape Festival. I am already planning to return. I don't now when, but soon. This time we will stay longer. For those of you planing a trip to Sorrento may I recommend Il Nido. We stayed at many places and none were better than Il Nido, even 4 star or better hotel's. Whatever you need Gianni or Dino will try to do it for you. Try it you'll like it. Ciao and Grazie
AL & Claudia Lo Bue USA
Thanks to all at Il Nido for such an enjoyable stay. The view was spectacular, the food was delicious and they are so friendly. Sinead & Helen , Ireland
My husband and I were totally spoiled at Il Nido. The rooms are spacious, clean, affordable, quiet and comfortable. The view was beautiful. But it was the service that was spectacular! They really go out of their way to be helpful. I highly recommend this hotel and want to thank the entire staff for making our honeymoon so enjoyable. Steve and Rhonda Jones, Fremont, CA, USA
Dear Gianni-Thank you, your family and staff for a most memorable ten-day visit to Sorrento in October. What will always remain in our memories is your very gracious and considerate hospitality, the magnificent view of the bay, the bus rides to and from Sorrento (these we will never forget) and the evening meals, especially the veal and pasta dishes. We should also mention Marianishke (?) with her cute smile and the twinkle in her eyes when she tried to teach us Italian and always ended up saying MAMA MIA. THINGS YOU SHOULD DO ARE; 1-Upon arrival go to the info center for maps and schedules. Walk thru the building to the Foreigners Club then to the balcony and enjoy the view with a drink while checking the maps. 2-Pompeii and Herculaneum (or at least one) via the train. Only 25 minutes 3-Amalfi Coast-visit Ravello-it's the best. Bus trips available. 4-When going to Capri/Ischia-buy one-way tickets so you are not locked in to a return time. When ready to return buy you ticket at Capri/Ischia-the price is the same 5-Capri-take the funicular up-hike to Villa Jovis/Mount Tiberio. Hike to the Arco Naturale/Grotta di Matromania/Pizzolungo-Tragara. On this hike the easiest way is to go to the arch first and end up back at the piazza. Our second trip to Capri we took the bus ride to Ana Capri (quite an experience)-took the bus ride to blue grotto-rode the chair lift to Monte Solaro. 6-Ischia-take the EDbus around the island. Get off and on as often as you want for no extra charge. 7-RELAX-enjoy a cappuccino-there are NO BAD restaurants or cafes in Sorrento. THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO 1-Rent a car. Public transportation especially trains will take you everywhere at very reasonable rates with no hassle. 2-Hire a cab-We were in Sorrento and realized we had to go to the laundermat. We took a cab to Ilnido to save time-picked up our clothes and were ready to return to Sorrento on the 6PM minibus to do our laundry. The taxi cost 46,000 lire one way - VERY EXPENSIVE LAUNDRY. Thanks again - Happy Holidays - The Stegners
Hello Guys, We enjoyed our visit so much, especially visiting the Amalfi Coast,that beautiful drive & scenery so spectacular, plus the view from your hotel over looking the bay of Napoli, & to Mt.Versuvius and mainly your "Health drink" Lemoncello Regards Julienne Dean
We can thoroughly recommend this family run hotel to everyone, particulary to SOUTH AFRICANS on our embattled Rand which makes travel in Europe very expensive. Il Nido offers really good value for money. We stayed at Il Nido in October 2001. What a great place, good service, a very comfortable spotlessly clean well equipped twin budget room with a balcony. The free mini bus service in and out of town works very well, in fact we much preferred to be at the hotel's beautiful quiet location after the hubub of Sorrento town. We also had the chance to meet other hotel guests and swop travel experiences on the mini bus ride to and from the hotel.
The view from the hotel terrace is supurb! Views over the olive groves, Sorrento and its lovely coastline, the whole gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the middle of the bay.
Nothing in this hotel's website is overstated. You will not be disappointed if you make a reservation. We would most definitely book at this hotel again.
Best regards to Gianni and family - Eleanor and Lorna Davie Johannesburg, South Africa
Hi Jonnie & Dino We enjoyed our visit to your hotel a very homely and friendly establishment. Thanks for your hospitality and kindest regards Noel Dean Australia
8/11/01 A hearty thanks to our friends at Il Nido. Our four day stay there was way too short and we look forward to returning to Sorrento. The view from our room and the dining room was stunning. It was not a problem being out of the city. The location was quiet and the minibus ride took us quickly to and from the city. Thanks again. John and Anne Gilbert Reston VA USA
04-11-01 Bonjour du Québec à Dino, Giani et Marina. Comme nous avons grandement apprécié nos 10 jours de séjour à votre hôtel, nous tenons mon mari et moi a vous remercier de votre accueil et de votre gentillesse envers vos clients. Nous vous avons recommandé a notre agent de voyage (La joie de voyager) pour des voyageurs dans la région de Sorrento. Merci encore. Le seul petit hic de notre séjour chez vous a été notre retour au froid du Québec. Christiane et Raffaele Guadagno
Ciao! Johnny and family! I want to thank you for my wonderful stay at your hotel in ottobre. I stayed in room #126 for 5 nights...11/10-15/10. My room was lovely...what a view and very clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the terrace was nice and it was easy to meet other guests. You promote a friendly, relaxed, and quiet atmosphere. The shuttle service you provide makes it easy to get to the marina, train/bus station, even though Johnny can make the downhill drive more exciting than a roller coaster. However, I did get to my train on time. I stayed at 6 different hotels and 1 apartment during my 3 weeks in italia and I want you to know that your hotel was my favorite.
I hope to return to italia next year in ottobre, if politics allow, and I plan to return to Il Nido for another 5 days, providing room 126 is available.
Arrividerci, Mary Jane
Hello from Canada Gianni!
My boyfriend and I came to stay in 1998 and loved out time at IL Nido! We are saving up to come back soon to beautiful Sorrento.
Thanks Lisa Prins and Esko Remmel
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Greetings from Laura and Matthew Roland Atlanta, GA
My husband and I stayed at Il Nido for 5 wonderful days in early October. I am totally in love with Sorrento and Il Nido. We visited Sorrento BEFORE we went to Rome - and I did not want to leave. I could have stayed there the entire 2 weeks! The service and hospitality offered to us was superb and the mini-bus is excellent. (and a fun ride!) I highly recommend this hotel to everyone I talk to who is planning a trip to Italy. Hopefully we can return again soon.
We visited Ilnido in April for a short break,and stayed at the recomendation of a friend who has been twice before and cannot fault the hospitality of Gianni& his family,the service is first class and nothing is ever a problem,the food is first class and very reasnably priced,I look forward to the next time we visit Sorrento. Kevin, Inverness
Thanks to all the staff at Il Nido who made our holiday a memorable experience. You looked after us so well and the food was excellent (not to mention very reasonably priced). The rooms were spotlessly clean and the attention to detail did not go unnoticed. We have arrived home today to rain and high winds. Roll on our next visit, in the meantime we will have to make do with the Webcam. Thanks again from Nigel & Gill Cogram
Dear staff at Il Nido,
Thank you all for a really wonderful week in August. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and loved visiting Sorrento in the evening. The atmosphere was lively and entertaining. The main benefit was the mini bus service back to the hotel. Our view from the balcony was marvellous. Mount Vesuvius was across the bay. There was so much to do and a return journey will be needed! Your suggestions on how to travel to certain sites were much appreciated. Each day started with a good breakfast and the essential mini bus ride to the Sorrento railway station. No car needed!
We had such a fantastic time in Italy. Many thanks for making us welcome.
John and Sal from Aylesbury, Bucks, England.
Thank you for the wonderful stay at Il Nido. We enjoyed the view, service, and great food. We would not think of staying at another hotel in Sorrento. Look forward to our next trip!
BJ & Jemme Oklahoma, USA
Gianni, Dino, Marina and all those behind the scenes at Il Nido, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for a lovely holiday at your hotel. The service, the humour and the atmosphere made us so comfortable that we will recommend you to our family, friends and colleagues and hope someday to come back to stay with you.
Next time we won't hire a car as we know we can rely 100% on your courtesy mini bus service and the regular trains and buses from Sorrento to Naples and the surrounding towns and villages.
The beautiful location, the sunshine, the wine, the beer, the laughs and the conversations with people from all corners of the world made this a holiday to remember.
Thank you very much. Bill, Angela and Deborah from Ireland.
Thankyou to all the wonderful "family" of staff at the Il Nido - Sorrento. You all truly made our stay in Sorrento memorable. We have some wonderful photos and memories and will always remember the beautiful food cooked by mama and papa (especially the schnitzel). We met some new friends from USA and lookforward to communicating with them in the future. Thankyou once again and hopefully one day we will be back. Joan and Bob De La Hunty - Australia
Even though we have the rest of Europe to see, we will definitely return to Sorrento and the Il Nido very soon! The fine service, spectacular view and casual atmosphere are unsurpassed! Our group of five especially enjoyed a carafe of vino de la casa on the roof top deck at sunset. Bellismo!! Trudy Burdette Durham, North Carolina, USA
I booked " il nido" for our holiday in August because the rates were so good. When we arrived and saw the huge room with the beautiful view for our family of four we were delighted. The restaurant was so nice that we only bothered to eat out one night. Our kids adored the pasta and ice-cream and their dad's wallet adored them even more." Il Nido" is one of the few places you have no reservations in recommending it to your friends.We did not have a car but the complimentary transport made getting around so easy even with two kids aged 9 and 5. We had a wonderful time and hope to return to this lovely hotel again. Best Wishes from the Burrows family,Yorkshire ,England.
i stayed at hotel "il nido" restaurant for three nights during a ten day tour around Italy. I found it to be the most welcoming place during my holiday in Italy. the staff are very friendly and helpful and really went out of their way to help me during the stay. i found the location and view from the hotel simply breathtaking and i was delighted with the room and overall service of the hotel.i would highly recommend the hotel to anybody looking for a good hotel in Sorrento. thank you all at Il Nido for adding to the enjoyment of my holiday in italy. james mc cormack, wexford,republic of ireland
Ciao Gianni, Dino & family, A short note to thank you for the wonderful 5 nights we spent with you during September. We came to Il Nido at the end of a 4 week stay in Italy - and we can honestly say that Il Nido was numero uno! The warmth of your family & staff was much appreciated and the cooking - wow - it was wonderful to taste such beautiful food every night. Of course the special presentation of the shnitzel to Bob and the sharing of the family birthday cake were especially appreciated. Please thank your family & staff for the wonderful memories we hold of our stay in Sorrento. We have already started recommending your hotel to friends and hope to return ourselves one day. Ciao from Australia - Andrew & Kris (Barlow)
We have such fond memories of our stay with you this past June 2001. With all the horrors of the world the bright spot was our stay with you and your family.
We hope to come back again. Fondest regards to your parents.
Sid and Sandy Parker Bernie and Phyllis Goldstein Boynton Beach, Florida
Hello My friend Enza Morris of Lexington, KY USA, is visiting your hotel now. I would like for her to know that I miss her and can't wait until I can travel with her when she makes a return visit next year. Violet Calvert Lexington, KY USA
Ciao,Gianni, Dino and Marina
Thanks for the great hospitality and a wonderful stay at your hotel last week. Of the places we stayed in Italy, yours was the best. Eating the fine food, sharing with you and other travelers, and enjoying the wonderful view, were highlights of our visit to Italy. Thanks for sharing the family birthday cake with us and the other couples from Australia. Have a great year. Arrivederci, Rose Merry and Lynn (Bigelow, Arkansas, USA)
We are coming in October, at first we worried about safety, but after reading your guest book that was put to rest. The undeterables, Mark and Diane
P.S. We'd love to hear from you to see how things are going..Please be expecting a thank you present soon since you wouldn't accept any tips! Karen, Tammy, Bev, Jenn from Nebraska
Gianni, Dino and Marina - We want you to all know that we are okay and got back three days before the attack happened in New York. We are all so deeply saddened by the events that happened here and appreciate your words on your website. Our stay at the Il Nido was the best we've ever had, from the hotel, the view to all of you. We have already started recommending you to everyone! We miss you!!!! I bet your bierra grande isn't going away as fast as when we were there!! We want you to know that you guys have the best service and we loved how we were treated. Tell momma her cooking was the best in Italy, Molto Bene!! When we come back, we promise to speak better Italian and turn in our keys when we leave. Karen, Tammy, Bev and Jenn from Nebraska, USA Ciao!
Sur tous les plans et à tous points de vue, Il Nido est absolument le meilleur établissement hôtelier qu’il nous a été donné de fréquenter en Italie. Oui, la vue et le panorama les plus extraordinaires, des chambres agréables d’une propreté cristalline et la meilleure table en Italie ! Il Nido rencontre les critères d’excellence qu’on ne retrouve pas - tous réunis- dans des hôtels affichant 4 et 5 étoiles. Le professionnalisme et la chaleur du personnel nous ramène à la base de ce qu’enseignent les écoles de tourisme et d’hôtellerie : l’accueil et le respect du client de passage. Il Nido est sûrement l’un des établissements les plus chaleureux de la planète ! Non seulement nous le recommandons mais nous incitons à en faire une destination incontournable. anthony shorteno & suzanne chabot, Montréal, Canada
Il Nido is the very best all-round hotel we have experienced in Italy. Not only is the view breathtaking, the rooms crisp and clean, but the food is absolutely the best in Italy! We have stayed at 4 and 5 star hotels but El Nido tops them all. The warmth and professionalism of the personnel is what the hospitality & tourism industry is all about. One of the warmest auberge or hotel on the planet! We not only recommend it, we urge you not to bypass this destination.
anthony shorteno & suzanne chabot Montreal,Canada
Ciao Gianni
Thank you for a lovely holiday. Hope the new bus is still in one piece! Sunny Sorrento certainly lived up to its name and we sure will 'Return to Sorrento' one of these days. The airport bus is worth every cent - thank you for your help!
Arrivederci Julie and Lynn
Ciao Gianni
Thank you for a lovely holiday. Hope the new bus is still in one piece! Sunny Sorrento certainly lived up to its name and we sure will 'Return to Sorrento' one of these days. The airport bus is worth every cent - thank you for your help!
Arrivederci Julie and Lynn
Gianni:
My brother, sister and I would like to thank you for a pleasant stay at your hotel. We will definitely recommend you other friends and family.
Thank you
Tony DeAngelis
Dear Gianni we just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed our short but memorable stay....especially as the world has become a less peaceful place for all of since last weeks events in USA....please pass on our recommendation on the website or anyway you like. Bernard F Berry Director Berry Environmental Ltd - Bel
Thank you Gianni and the Perisco family. If we can get to Italy we will see you on Oct.5. Grazie Ciao Alphonso Lo Bue
DEAR PERSICO FAMILY, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL WORDS OF CONCERN FOR THE PEOPLE OF AMERICAN. . . IT MEANS SO MUCH. I VIST YOUR WEBCAM SITE ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO STAYING AT YOUR LOVELY HOTEL NEXT YEAR. GRAZIE, CAROL
Thank you for your kind words concerning this tragedy that has occured to our United States. The` support of friends is greatly appreciated during challenging times and I trust that justice will be swift and appropriate. I often check your webcam to remind me of the wonderful experience my family had in your hotel this Febuary. The 3 day stay we spent with you were the highlight of our 2 week vacation in Italy and Spain. Perhaps next year we can return. Bob, Shirley, Erik and Andrea Wallis
Dear Reader, You have come across this page in your search for a place to lay your head in Sorrento. You want to see what other people who have stayed at Il Nido have to say about their experiences. My suggestion is; Stop looking immediately, you've already found it! Just head on over to the reservation form on this page and get your room reserved now. Fabulous views, great food, and excellent service make Il Nido *the* place to stay when you're in the Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano/Capri area. Good public bus conncetions in addition to the free shuttle service make getting to and from the center of town a snap. Highest marks on all points. Bravi, ragazzi i ragazze! Douglas and Miyoung Julien Bernau am Chiemsee, Germany
Gianni and family. Thanks very much for your hospitality last week. I am pleased to say that your hotel met all of my expectations and is even nicer than your website suggests. I will never forget the drive down the mountain each morning...certainly one way to clear your head! I wish you all the best and look forward to the next time I visit Sorrento. Thanks again. Greg Smith.
Hi Gianni, Dino, and Family!!
What a warm and friendly hospitality!! Once again...what a great view!! The shuttle service to and from town was outstanding!! We really enjoyed every minute of our stay at Il Nido Hotel!! Thanks a million!! Susan of Los Angeles, California, USA
A room with a view is for sure. It was wonderful sitting on the balony and gazing into the night lights of Sorrento. Sorrento (and Il Nido) is truly a beautiful place with lots to do. My husband and I had some laughs at the rooster and duck that seemed to be falling in love with eachother. They often sang in unison.
You shuttle service into town was outstanding. And lets not forget the food at your restaurent......it was delicious!
Thanks for the memories. The Kruger and Nunno Family of Toronto, Canada.
Saluti da il nipote di Fortunato Maresca di Lischisano. Sono qui in America. Mi ciamo Antonino Esposito, figlio di Raffaele e'Amelia. Un bel'website! Ciao e buona sera! Tonino
My husband and I spent 5 wonderful days at IL NIDO in March. Now 4 of my sisters and I are returning in September and cannot wait!!! What a gracious, hospitable and relaxing place to be!! Gianni,Dino and family are wonderfull.
Thank you for leaving us with such a beautiful feeling.
Ida and Richard Preston Winter Springs, FLorida
P.S. Our flags are flying high on the roof of Il Nido!!!
Hey Guys..Jimmy and Dino
Remember me. It's Tom Barger here. Yeah I had a great time with you guys. I stayed with you for 8 days. How could I forget the wonderful hospitality and service you guys provided. I'm still dazed about the wonderful fast drive between the hotel and the center. Maybe you can give me some driving lessons. I enjoyed Sorrento very much and would love to go back there someday. Thanks again!
Tom Barger from New York City!
Caro Gianni ti ringraziamo per l'accoglienza e la gentilezza che ha accompagnato il nostro soggorno presso IL NIDO. Siamo certi di tornare al più presto per trascorrere altri giorni indimenticabili e ti porgiamo i nostri più affettuosi saluti. Alessandro e Federica Bucchioni 26.08.2001
Hi Gianni
We chose Il-Nido based on your website, not quite sure what we were getting . We never got lost on the way down from Rome following your instructions. Your hotel was great -the rooms spacious, airy and clean. The views are fantastic and we looked forward to breakfast on the terrace every day. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Your bus service to Sorrento is just the ticket for a stress free evening after a day of touring the area! Many thanks for sending Thomas's haversack home after it got left behind. Keep it up! See you soon.
The Magri's
Gianni & Dino Thankyou for our most enjoyable stay last week - we only planned to stay two days instead of our four days ! We loved the sunsets over Capri with our evening meal on the balcony, amongst everything else. We are hoping to return for a long weekend later in the year. Martyn & Nicole
Hello,
Many thanks to you all for an enjoyable stay at Il Nido. We had a very nice time indeed.
Next time we come we will have to give you some driving lessons!
Thank you,
Robert and Dianne
PS: it is raining here!
I love your website. It's so real and down to earth. It's funny like all you guys are. It was truly an experience to be shuttled down that road as fast as possible to get to your destination and be told jokes by Gianni on the way down the hill. I'll never forget when he took us the last day to the train, it was too early for breakfast, so his mom gave us sweet bread from the kitchen so we wouldn't get on the train hungry. I'll never forget the way they treat all their hotel guest like family. Thanks again and Ciaooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Dear Dino,
We are now back in the cold winter of Melbourne after our trip through Europe. My travels took me through Spain, Portugal, France and Germany. Through all of these travels I never enjoyed any place more than the night we stayed at your lovely Hotel. It is a pity we could not stay longer. Everything you have there is so great. The service is perfect and no one can ask for anything better. Your location is superb and I will dream of sitting on your balcony and watching the scene across the sea for many many years of my life. Your food and wine, specially the local wine was excellent. Above all your friendliness is without parallel.
My family and I have voted your place as the best day we spent on our entire holiday. Thank you very much. Milie grazie. We all enjoyed ourselves very much at your place. They also join me in saying a very big thank you.Do convey our thanks to your brother as well.
I have already given your contact details to my travel agent and given it a 6 star rating.
Our best regards.
Percy Melbourne
Dear Gianni, My wife Carol and I would like to thank your hospitality during our stay at Il Nido, we had a great holiday and look forward to returning, hopefully some time next year and catch up on some of the things we missed this year. Our thanks to all at the hotel. Molte grazie,
Dave
Hi Gianni,Dino and family It's now nearly 2 month that we are back in Luxembourg.We are often thinking about our stay in your hotel.Everything was perfect(minibus,food,red wine,limoncello etc.)Thanks for your careful driving when Emma was in your bus. Emma,Dany and Rom
Hello Gianni and Dino. Thank you for three great days and nights at your hotel. Thank you for finding the hotel for me in the village of Nusco where my grandfather came from. My wife and I never got a chance to eat dinner in down town Sorrento as your food was to good to pass up, and your prices were even better. We will be back and hope that all your family is healthy. Arrivideci Il Nido Vincent/ Mildred Mottola Boca Raton, Fl.
Our family of 10 loved our visit to Il Nido in June 2001. We loved the view, the personal care that Gianni gave us, the quiet surroundings, good food in the restaurant, all for a bargain price. We will return as soon as we can and because of Gianni both Il Nido and Sorrento have a warm spot in our hearts. John & Julie Hager and family, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Il Nido was a great hotel, one of the best that we stayed at on our recent visit to Italy. The personal attention that we received, the gorgeous views and the beautiful remote setting made our visit to the Sorrento Peninsula wonderful and memorable. The free minibus to and from town really helped to make the stay enjoyable. I recommend it highly.
dear gianni and dino and family, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at il nido and found it to be the most charming hotel of all our selections in italy. your family does an outstanding job of making everyone feel right at home. the service was great, the food fantastic, the view incredible, the staff friendly and always with a smile, and the ride to sorrento was an experience we will never forget. i will recommend your hotel highly to all my friends and to anyone reading this comment, you will not be disappointed. my family is still talking about the night we arrived and dino said he will fix us a light supper. twenty minutes later, on that fantastic terrace overlooking sorrrento, you arrive with seven dishes of food!! incredible!! and we ate it all enjoying the twinkling lights of sorrento and the amazing views of the ocean and ships. we want you to know that we appreciate the hard work and love that you put into your hotel and hope to return again soon. best regards from dalton, pennsylvania. cheryl, scott, and jennifer lewis<