Hotel Vittoria - Positano

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

We had a very enjoyable stay at Hotel Vittoria, the rooms were very spacious with balconies with a wonderful view. The hotel has a system of elevators to take you directly to the beach which is very handy. The hotel staff were very friendly, who walked us to our rooms. They even chilled some champagne we had brought and gave us some glasses so we could drink it on the balcony of our room. The breakfast was a very good continental breakfast with yummy cappacinos made for you. Overall we had a wonderful time at Hotel Vittoria.

Guest name: AA, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Sep 2007

This is a fantastic property if you are looking for great value and great location. Rooms are fairly small but quite adequate and having a terrace makes it feel larger. Hotel is close to some good value restaurants. Only negative is the steps from the road to the hotel - thank god they have porters (that you tip separately) but definitely no good for anyone who struggles with steps or has limited mobility. I cant recommend this hotel highly enough for offering excellent value - I will be staying there again!

Guest name: Brett Barclay, New Zealand

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

A very nice place to stay. It's a pity that there wasn't real contact with the employees and no living room (I didn't recognize the picture on the website)

Guest name: Anne-Marie Ros, Belgium

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

The hotel is nice and simple. Fantastic view! Staff welcomming and service minded. Great location and handy with the elevator to the beach. We really enjoyed our honeymoon in Positano.

Guest name: Heidi Fjellberg, Norway

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Thanks Venere, good service. Nice place to stay.

Guest name: SH, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

I had a great stay at Hotel Vittoria. The only problem was the 4 or so flights of staircases that I had to carry my suitcase down to reach the hotel. Since I was travelling by myself, it was difficult to bring my suitcase down or call for assistance from the road. Otherwise, the hotel is lovely, clean and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. The private elevator to the beach and pathway to the main town is easily accessible and the pathway to the main town is very picturesque. I highly recommend this hotel for travellers to Positano.

Guest name: Cecilia Nguyen, Australia

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The view was outstanding! Not only the sea, but also the view of the houses and people that actually live in Positano. We loved it.

Guest name: Annica Winroth, Sweden

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2006

When we opened the french doors of our room to the balcony, the view that greeted us left us breathless. The lift down to the private beach was so convenient and the location was far enough and close enough to the main area of Positano. The trail walk from the hotel to the main centre was a pleasant discovery after trying to negotiate the road and its traffic, not only is it easier, but make sure you take time to really soak in the views on the way. Saraceno dÓro Ristorante, situated just around the corner of the hotel has the best pizzas in ALL of Italy!! We will definately choose Vittoria again when next visiting Positano. If I have to make a negative, it would be the lack of a shower screen, made showering a bit messy, but this is so inconsequential when you balance out the whole experience of the place

Guest name: Anthony Turcinovich, Australia

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2006

We got a good room (superior) with a large terrace and a stunning view over the sea. Very easy access to beach (no sand) by lift. Breakfast OK. Nice restaurant over the sea with good food and moderate prices. Easy access to village walking. Nice staff. We recommend it.

Guest name: Jorge Silva, Portugal

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

IT WAS GREAT, SO BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING definately coming back, already booked next visit...

Guest name: Sami Mäkeläinen, Finland

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

This review apllies to the room we were upgraded to. The Room we got was nothing like what we booked... We went out onto the Balcony to take in the view and our whole left side we had a cliff facing us... then directly infront of us there was a massive tree then we had to look across the other shared balcony's to see some water... and the little garden on the end of the balcony was completely dead. the bathroom facilities were at least 40 years old and then the toilet didnt flush properly, it kept swirling and fecal matter could not be pushed down.. the only soloution to this was to use the toilet brush and push it through manually, we complained to the concierge and he said he would get someone on to it right away. After hearing no news on a repair man a day later we went back and there was a different concierge and she would not help us at all. eventually we had to get upset in order for her to call someone. she called the maid and the maid told us just push it through with the brush... and presto! after boiling on this for a couple of hours we decided we didnt travel all the way from Australia to Positano to be treated like this... so we went back to reception and the concierge from the day before was back. and we told him that if something was not done we were taking our business elsewere, and he upgraded our room. The Upgraded room is 100000 times better then the crappy room we were put in and with this room you had a undisturbed view of the water a larger balcony space, although the balcony was still shared it was 3 times larger than the other rooms. and the view is completely breath taking so for just a bit more if your going to stay at this hotel please go the upgraded room as the other double rooms will surely dissapoint... Its just a shame how you can never change a first impression... and if it wasnt for being upgraded this would have been a completely negative review.

Guest name: OP, Australia

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in May 2006

Convenient elevator in an essentially vertical city. Front desk is very attentive and helpful. Bathroom needs shower curtains and more hot water. Corridors leading to beach could use more lighting and color.

Guest name: Julis Wu, Brazil

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Fantastic staff. Tony and Cristina were very kind and helpful. A beautiful and unique walk from the main beach to the hotel. Would we stay at Hotel Vittoria again?...YES!

Guest name: KE, Canada

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

extraordinary view, helpful staff, superb breakfasts, quiet room

Guest name: MH, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

wonderful hotel. amazing view, great staff!

Guest name: MV, Italy

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

We loved our stay at the Vittoria although we didn't have high expecations because of the reviews we had read on the site. The location of the hotel is excellent and we managed to find it easily. The lift down to the Hotel Pupetto and the beach was greatly appreciated and we were glad that other people had commented on it in their reviews. At the time you don't think the walking will bother you but when you are returning to your room during the day it could become tiresome - so the fact that the lift was there was wondeful. The staff were absolutely wonderful - very sweet and genteel and always wanting to help in any way they could. We found a lovely little restaurant at the top of the hill - Restaurant Fornillo where we had a great meal. Also the delicatessan in town - opposite the cake shop and up a flight of stairs was exceptional. Great for cheap lunches and some of the nicest food we had in Italy. The hotel is run down and in need of doing up but we wanted a view of Positano and we had an amazing view with our own balcony. The price was expensive and we found out later that there were cheaper places to stay that had a view and had better facitlities but we still had a great time and were relatively happy with the hotel. Breakfast was good too.

Guest name: Greg Reid, Australia

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

The hotel was reasonably hard to find and there are many steps (and elevators) down to the beach and up to the taxi so wear appropriate shoes when you arrive and depart. Our room had a good size balcony with a great view, the rooms were clean although very basic.

Guest name: MM, Australia

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Some of the rooms had been refurbished recently - ours hadn't but could have done with it. The location was fantastic (especially with the lift down to the beach!), but I think that's mostly what you're paying for. Staff were friendly.

Guest name: Mark Love, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Positano is an absolutely beautiful place and the Hotel Vittoria fits right in. If you drive then don’t take anything larger than a Fiat Punto as the roads are tiny and full of buses but I suppose that pertains to the whole Amalfi Coast. There is a dedicated hotel car park a short walk away and a porter service is provided, however as with everything it comes at a cost; €13 per day for parking and €3 per bag for the porter, but believe me the porter earns every cent. You will also need to give a half hours notice before you require your car. The pictures of the rooms on the website do not do them justice, although stuck firmly in the 70’s they are huge. We stayed in a double supreme and it was more like an apartment than a room, with a large double bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen, reception area, conservatory and big balcony over looking the town and beach below. The hotel is quite a long way above the beach, which is great for the views but there are a lot of steps to go up if you forget your sun block. Luckily the hotel has a private lift that drops you right down by the beach, but more importantly it takes you back to the top, much to the envy of the panting multitude struggling up the stairs. Bearing that in mind it is only a ten minute walk to the town centre where there are restaurants a plenty. I would advise you headed away from the beach if you want value for money but no matter where we went the menus were similar and the food fantastic, it is only the price that varies. In short we were very pleased with our stay and would recommend the hotel to anyone heading to Positano.

Guest name: AT, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jul 2005

My stay was fantastic. I even extended my length of time. Positano does have a lot of stairs, so the lift down to the beach was very nice. When you arrive, if you have luggage that you do not want to take down the large sum of stairs, you can go to the parking area for this hotel and pay someone to take your luggage for you. This was a life saver for me. The view from the breakfast patio is amazing and the staff were very helpful.

Guest name: AS, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

Room was spacious, and terrace enormous (shared with other rooms),but the decor was a bit tired. They could really do a lot with some wall hangings and updated linens. Bathroom was a bit cramped and the shower flooded the floor, but ok. Nice to have an elevator to the beach in the hotel, and view from breakfast terrace nice

Guest name: Lisa Doughten, Italy

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2005

One thing people haven't pointed out so far - One of the best things I found was that after late nights out on the main beach, I could easily walk back to my hotel - friends I met had to leave earlier to catch a bus. You can't beat this place!! LOVED IT!!!

Guest name: KA, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

Great hotel, worth paying few extra euros for a proper view. Private beach is good. Definately worth staying in.

Guest name: JJ, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Amazingly located – down a winding alleyway; one of very few hotels in Positano (no matter how many stars) not facing straight onto the road. If arriving by car, directions are not very good. Take turn for Positano Centro, then about ½ mile down steep road, shaded parking for hotel is on the right. Don’t go any further, as it’s one way, and a long way round. Parking 13Euro/day. Parking will organise a porter to take you to the hotel (necessary – to find it, as well as to get bags down steps). The hotel is old fashioned, but clean and quiet, with great views. Breakfast in hotel, but bar and restaurant are in sister hotel Il Pupetto on the beach at the bottom of the lifts (bit misleading in description). Lifts run 24h. Two sunbeds + umbrella 12Euro/day on the beach, good swimming, beach quieter than main beach. Lovely walk along the back of the beach to the town (quicker than by road). You may get better (or more modern) quality at the Royal Humdinger, but the Vittoria is quiet and well sited. One of the best places to stay on the Amalfi coast, as far as we could see. Enjoy it!

Guest name: Alison Jones, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Hotel Vittoria greatly exceeded our expectations. Every room has a beautiful view of the ocean and a patio or balcony. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. If you stay in Positano, be prepared for lots of walking with hills and stairs. Hotel Vittoria is no exception - it is a bit of a walk from the main road, but two elevators make the transition from beach level to high on the cliff an easy transition.

Guest name: JD, USA

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

The best quality of the room was the balcony overlooking the opposing private residences. No shower curtain made for a bit of a mess and if expecting hot water don't hold your breath. Two of the front desk staff were outstanding the other marginal. Cristina was helpful, knowledgeable, and eager to make our stay pleasant. The gentleman serving breakfast was superb. His friendly personality, prompt service, attention to detail, and worlds best cappucino made-up for the shortcomings.

Guest name: JB, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in May 2005

Staff was excellent and view was glorious! We felt completely safe and would highly recommend it to family and friends!!!!

Guest name: Rose Rivera, USA

Average rating:  4.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2005

Scomodo e diffcile da trovare

Guest name: PZ, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2005

Hotel Vittoria was a dream! The hotel is located in a residential neighborhood just outside (but still well within walking distance) of central Positano. There are two main ways to reach the hotel--one from the bus stop at the top of the town, and one via the walking path along the water from downtown Positano--and both are beautiful and slightly less-traveleled than some of the touristy areas in central Positano. The views from our terrace were beautiful; we overlooked the steep slope of the residential neighborhood of Fornillo and the ocean. The hotel staff were friendly and very knowledgeable; they gave us great restaurant recommendations and tips on getting around town. Breakfast on the terrace was wonderful.

Guest name: JJ, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

We stayed late March. Reserved 1 night and stayed for 3. Got a good price as a result (and out of season). Location OK, although not in center. Short walk with no climbing.

Guest name: Arik Paran, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

Hotel location is excellent, with balcony views over the Amalfi Coast. The walkway around to Positano town is very scenic and a great walk. The restaurant in the hotel below was very good, with friendly staff. Meals were good. The view from the breakfast room balcony was excellent. Use public transport and don't take heavy luggage, access to the hotel requires you to walk from the main street about 50 metres along a walkway and down stairs. Nice location with great views and friendly staff.

Guest name: Paul Lowder, Australia

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2004

The view was great, the personnel friendly. It is a bit outside of positano center. The elevator to the beach is quite useful.

Guest name: TM, Germany

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Oct 2004

Room was clean with a small terrace. Excellent location with easy access to the beach and centre of town. Car parking and porter service available, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and restaurant overlooking the beach. I would use this hotel again.

Guest name: HL, Australia

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Oct 2004

Thouroughly enjoyable stay in a beautiful place with friendly and helpful staff

Guest name: Meaveen Murray, Ireland

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

A pretty villa sited on a high outcropping overlooking the town of Amalfi, our room was styled with taste and true flair, I suspect by a professional Italian interior decorator. Currently under renovation and construction, which does detract from the beauty of the exterior, I think it will be stunning once completed. The staff is extremely friendly and competent, making our stay a pleasure. Compared to the other hotels in town, this one has an unique, non-commercial feel to it. While some might prefer the modern, packaged "family" hotels, for those looking for something genuinely Italian and unique, I highly recommend a few days at Hotel Victoria.

Guest name: Carl Pretorius, South Africa

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

We were probably very fortunate and managed to have the best room in the hotel with large picture window overlooking view and shared huge terrace. Staff were extremely friendly and hotel enjoyed a good atmosphere. Please advise interested parties that the steps from the parking garage up the road are very considerable and they should telephone from garage to hotel for porter assistance. Altogether very good value and worth the effort and the beach restaurant of affiliate hotel offered excellent value for money with charming helpful staff.

Guest name: Kim Chenhall, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Oct 2004

I thought Hotel Vittorio was a great welcome after our long journey to get to Positano. We arrived late and the man who greeted us was very friendly and actually walked us up to our room. We had a great view and definitely enjoyed staying here. Also, the man who served breakfast was so nice and had such a pleasant personality even first thing in the morning. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Positano.

Guest name: Kerry Markus, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jul 2004

Lovely location! Great restaurants and just a short walk to the center of Positano! Very steep steps, but that is the Amalfi Coast! I would highly recommend this property!

Guest name: JW, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2004

we loved our stay at Vittoria and would definitely go back there. The terrace was great, Tony was very nice and helpful and the steps were quite easy for older people.Food was also quite good and convinient.

Guest name: RV, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Sep 2004

hotel vittoria was the highlight of our trip in italy;we chose to stay 4 nights thereand it was difficult to leave. i reccommend to all to stay awhile in one place for the greatest experience. we also did this in paris andit was great. other places in sicily + souther france were short and we did not really get the sense of the place in our 3 week trip. our favorite sound in positano was awakening 1sst to the roosters at dawn and dogs barking and then the sound of the people getting on with their day. at night the sound of the people and the visitors such as ourselves enjoying the september evening and exquisite food at any restaurant we found. spending the day at the beach connected with hotel vittoria and pulpetto was wonderful. we'd rent our chair and umbrella for the day and be able to come and go thanks to the lifts and paths up to our rooms or the path to town to shop. the excellent service at the beach bar made for great lunches with the freshest fish and glorious lemoncello to refresh our spirits. "vitto" and the staff down at the beach bar were great. we met people from around the world at that beach as well as local's born in positano and small towns south on the amalfi who returned each year to visit family. this hotel really fit our needs since 1 of our 4 was less able and couldn't tolerate the sun much. the lifts and covered beach restaurants and great beach chairs made her welcome also. we were able to take the car and go sightseeing along the amalfi, to sorrento and pompei suring our stay. the staff at the desk especially "tony" were welcoming and kind since we had little ability to speak italian. he brought us wonderful bottles of wine to our terrace before supper! and the pizza and other dishes at the pulpetto restaurant connected to vittoria were fabulous. the only "con" may have been driving in late from rome and secured parking is up the street. we had to schelp our bags down alot of stairs to find the hotel desk that first night. of course when

Guest name: Annie DeJohn, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2004

The standard of Accomodation was as fully described, Idyllic would describe it. Very pleased with our stay

Guest name: Andrew Harland, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jul 2004

The elevator from the beach to hotel was a nightmare!! On the first day it stopped and it went totally dark. The alarm didn't work and there was no telephone in the elevator. Our cellphones didn't work because we were surrounded by the cliff. I was convinced that this was the place were I should die. After three minutes that felt like an eternity the electricity was on again. We were terrified every time we had to use the elevator during our four days. They have to do someting regarding the security of the elevators!!

Guest name: IM, Sweden

Average rating:  5.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

We arrived at the Hotel Vittoria a day earlier than we scheduled and they were able to accommodate us no problem. The room we were in the first night was VERY small and the bathroom was old and uncomfortable, but we were moved on the second night of our stay to a HUGE room with a very large balcony on a higher floor that was much cleaner with a larger bathroom and better view. Overall, we expected more for what we paid (160 euro/night, plus 13 euro to park per day), considering we had a spectacular 4 star hotel (Antiche Mura) in Sorrento for the same price. The decor in the hotel was sparse and what was there was dated. Location was not near the main beach area although there was a lift to a second beach. Overall, I think you can find something more centrally located in Positano that is more updated for this price. We thought, for a 3 star property, it was lacking.

Guest name: MC, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

Typically Italian rooms - more than ample space with large balcony. Would stay at this hotel again.

Guest name: Sara Randell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

The hotel was excellent. The room was huge and very quiet with a beautiful view and the hotel staff were extremely friendly.

Guest name: CH, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2004

Hôtel bien situé pa rapport à la plage Fornillo. L'accès au centre-ville de Positano se fait également assez aisément et rapidement (5 minutes de marche) par une petite ruelle romantique aux teintes des bougainvillers et des sons des vagues qui frappent la plage. L'accès aux régoins de la ville situées plus en hauteur est cependant plus compliqué. Un hôtel sympa, à un prix correct, situé dans un endroit enchanteur.

Guest name: MB, Canada

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2004

Old hotel could do with a bit of modernisation of the bedrooms. Beautiful views of the resort and sea from our bedroom and the breakfast room - where a generous buffet was laid out. Built into the cliffs meant there were alot of steps down to the hotel so do consider flagging down one of the many porters that are part of life in pedestrian friendly Positano. Would definetely go back but with a smaller case next time!!

Guest name: SC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2004

Very lovely hotel. Was everything that was stated on Venere. I would stay here again.

Guest name: Cynthia Harris, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2004

amazing town. amazing hotel. would love to go back this very moment.

Guest name: TS, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2004

It is nice to have an elevator tothe beach. You need it in this town!

Guest name: Louis Gagliano, France