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| Submission date: 2006-07-22 - Date of Stay: July 2006 |
| Submitted by: Lawrence Mayne - From: United Kingdom |
| Type of Traveller: Pleasure Seeker - Age Group: 41 - 50 |
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| Could try harder |
| A great drive from Naples along the Gulf. A good tour of Sorrento town with other drop offs. Hotel from the outside looks very promising, nice terrace outside restuarant, bar terrace and good pool area (unfortunately closes @ 6pm) so doesn't give much time when arrival is at five to get refreshed after journey.
Once in the nice lobby with a fairly warm greeting we were given the key to room 300, careful here no number on the door but first on left out of lift. Entered very clean room, light and spacious, good bathroom with small shower. Being a big lad this shower was a tight fit but with some shower gel I squeezed in.
Out onto the terrace/balcony NOW THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD TRY TO GET THIS ROOM. The balcony was huge with fantastic views over the bay of Naples & Vesuvious (sorry if it is spelt wrong).
Great room, great view, and air conditioned. Or so we thought could not get it to work. No problem nip down to lobby after rushed swim and find out how to work it. Aha! YOU MUST PAY FOR IT. 6.00 EUROS A DAY AND IT ONLY WORKS BETWEEN 6-8AM AND 8PM TILL MIDNIGHT. hot and sweaty after the walk back from Sorrento, this you do not need. Come on tour operators tell us the truth (advert said air conditioning).
On to meals very hungry on arrival. Went for meal when resturant was open given table to share with another couple no problem. Did not realise that this is allocated table for whole week. Food was ok this first night but a bit institutional. Terrace outside restuarant appears to be only for show as is never used.
Breakfast on the whole a joke. Toast, rolls, processed cheese, watery ham, tinned fruit, knackerd fresh fruit, yogurt, cheap cereal etc. When you consider all the fresh produce in the area, traditional meats & cheeses what a disapointment. COME ON Hotel Metropole this is your fault and not the fault of the tour operator.
Did not eat in again in the evening only ever two choices on the menu and I love my food so need a bit more variety. One choice was traditional and the other leant towards scary cat British food i.e. hospital style.
There are some great restuarants in and around Sorrento find them and try them. Don't miss out.
Quiet simply this hotel could be excellent but it lacks passion and Italian flair. Could try harder.
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