Historic Hotel
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1600
What is the history of the property?
It was a Jesuit monastery.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
It was a monastery so it was very simple but rich of relevant details such as paintings, historical trees in the garden.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
We are 5 minutes by car from Sorrento centre.
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Many painted ceilings, a cloister, the way to go to the beach with steps through the ancient grottoes.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Mary Shelley was one of the famous ones.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Concerts and painting events.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Historical Italian building
Locali storic in Italia
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The atmosphere is unique, surrounded by the calm that you can find in a place which has a lots of exterior space as monasteries usually have.
