Economy Double Room
from $87
Hotel Spicy
3.0 out of 5.0
60% based on 89 reviews
Recent guest reviews
First of all the hotel is 2 km out of Sorrento but you can't go on walk because the road is too dangerous. The stuff on desk was good but nothing more. The room smells due to moisture.the breakfast was the worst I've ever taste in any hotel. The hotel's exterior areas were dirty and generally you could not spend time on them.
Pros: The hotel was clean and the front desk staff were very friendly. A/C in our room. Cons: Housekeeping staff not very pleasant and the walls are paper thin, you hear everything on your floor. Overall it was a good experience. Use the shuttle that leaves hourly from the campsite to get into town, its cheaper than buses and more reliable. Do not pre-purchase tickets, buy them as you get on what ever you are taking (shuttle, bus, etc). Also, taxi drivers will really gouge you. The shuttle to the nearby campsite leaves town (almost) every hour on the hour from the location shown on the map in the picture.
John Marco, speaking wonderful English, helped me get my bearings In Sorrento. It's a great place to use as a 'home base.' Daniel is the morning waiter, preparing great cappuccinos. Breakfast bar includes a bevy of pastries, cheese, cold cuts, fruit, toast but no eggs, bacon or pancakes. It's truly Italian. Jet was also quite helpful w/info & breakfast. No elevator but Mario schlepped my luggage up 2 flights . I awoke the 1st morning to a rooster crowing!? One maid, Moana, working diligently. Rooms are immaculate w white tile. Then Campground across street has an hourly shuttle to town for $1€. Location is above Sorrento & out of the way--& I wanted that. Limited Room to park. Restaurant across street Kalimeri's , has best seafood pasta in the world for 13€. Secluded beach & Grotto (Lido's La Solar) is 15 min walk down & it is an oasis & not crowded. No access by car! Yep. Walk only! Can eat & rent beach chairs @ Lido's. A church across street has a small courtyard & benches to view sunset. A market, gas station & ATM handy. Lobby has a 70's retro feel w/Marilyn Monroe's face painted above a mock grand piano. Multi colored couches in reds/blues & outside seating for coffee. Front staircase leads to the main road. What I liked about it was it was safe, clean, & inexpensive. You get to chat w/locals. There was a bday party the other night & kids galore laughing. It's genuinely a 'home away from home.' But, like MY home, NO ELEVATOR! And, they will match hotels.com rate. Enjoy. Ciao
I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel from the photos we saw on the internet but on arrival I was somewhat disappointed with what we got. We had an economy double room on the top floor. There is no lift and no one offered to help us with our luggage. The economy room was tiny. The shower was so small that if I dropped something there was no way I could bend down to pick it up. I had to get creative with how I laid out my toiletries with the limited room available in the bathroom. The only space available to open our luggage up was on the bed. Very little floor space. The bed was OK/average for comfort. We could clearly hear other people's TVs and their comings/goings from within our room. I was glad we were only staying one night. It's a shame because the property itself is quite nice and the staff are nice too. Good points: The hotel has parking which was useful for us. I liked the decor of the public areas of the hotel - they are a little quirky but good fun. From memory I think the wifi was OK in our room. The staff were friendly. The breakfast was reasonable, not too much variety but OK for us. Incidentally the lady who served breakfast didn't speak English but we managed OK with our limited Italian, it was fun to try and communicate. We knew the hotel would be out of town so that wasn't a problem. We were informed by the hotel staff that we could catch a bus from near the camping ground and they gave us a timetable. We bought bus tickets from the camping ground kiosk who also gave us a different timetable that we found more useful. It was quite an easy task to get into town and back by bus, only 10 mins trip.
Clean, modern and comfortable hotel. Complimentary breakfast. As others said, this hotel is a bit far from town but we loved walking into town every morning. The view of the water is beautiful. While the walks are a bit more tiring at the end of a long day, there is the option to take a shuttle bus to the camp site that is across the street from Hotel Spicy. I believe it was 1 EUR each way. You can also take the local bus for 1.20 EUR but it stops running at night. Very friendly staff at front desk - they were happy to help if we needed anything. Be sure to visit Bagni della Regina Giovanni!
The hotel was well priced and well located; close to downtown Sorrento. Although hotel is situated on the main highway , public transportation is just a hop away. There is also a shuttle bus across the street..1 euro takes you downtown! Breakfast was very good and staff members were awesome!!excellent stay..would go back again.
We were there 3 nights, okay value! No fridge in rooms or a safe. Plastic lamps in rooms, our rooms door you could see light coming in from all four sides at night and sound traveled bad. You could hear people coming up stairs and we were 3 rooms down the hall from staircase and voices like they were in your room practically. The staff were great real friendly, helpfull. But the decor of hotel not the best pictures of women in bras, and scantly dressed in entrance of hotel!
We were lucky enough to have a sea view room on the 2nd floor and a balcony to watch the sunrise every morning. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was adequate with freshly made pastries, fresh fruit and cereals but the cakes seemed stale. The location was great for us, the main town is around a 20 minute walk or short bus ride for around €1.20 If you stay here it is easier to visit the beach at Baia di Puolo, again about a 20 minute walk away, rather than head to the main beaches in Sorrento. The beach here is less crowded, only €5 for a sun lounger and has many restaurants and shops. Another must is a trip to Bagni della Regina Giovanni, a short walk and definitely worth the wait. This hotel is reasonably priced for Sorrento and has everything you need on the doorstep.
Great hotel to explore Sorrento. This was outstanding value for 3 nights in Sorrento (9th sept onwards). Yes they are far more grand places, but we found it the perfect place as a base on which to explore. To walk from the hotel front door to the centre is approx 15/20 mins but with restaurants and amazing views on the way. Rooms are clean and have a nice view of the sea/mountains. Some paint peeling but all recently decorated. Could do with some new balcony furniture and slightly updated bathroom but the essentials were all there. Clean bedding, towels and the breakfast is great for the money (musli, yoghurt, sausages, tomatoes, etc). (We paid approx 100euros per night) The staff are FANTASTIC! great english, lots of ideas for the area, charged my phone for me and helped with catching buses, etc. we hired a mo-ped but the buses are every 30 mins and cost 1.5 euros. WE were hesitant to stay after reading some reviews, but spicy did not let us down at all. Great value
I had a very nice stay at Spicy. Had a Sea view room. Small and simple (nice modern design) but balcony views made all the difference. Staff was very nice and helpfull, they took my bag upstairs (NO ELEVATOR!), they served breakfast for us before the regular hours because we had an early train. Had good drinks at the bar balcony aswell. I guess the price is reasonable for such a view.
Hotel highlights
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Bar/lounge
- Concierge services
Bagni della Regina Giovanna is a short stroll from Hotel Spicy, and other popular attractions like Cala di Puolo Beach are within a mile (2 km). This 21-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi. On the waterfront, it's also near Dali Universe and Basilica di Sant'Antonio.
Dining
Free buffet breakfast is served each morning from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, entertain your taste buds with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café, and mingle with other guests at the free manager's reception.
Rooms
All 21 individually furnished rooms feature desks. 22-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets.
Property features
Hotel Spicy features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, self parking is EUR 10.00 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 120 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and a garden.
Reviews from Trip Advisor
60% of guests recommend this hotel
Total of 89 reviews
