Originally Posted by
glenngpr
Please help: I have been to many European locales, but not Italy. Any recommendations for reasonably priced Rome hotels that would comfortably accommodate a family? Good location is important. The Hilton is way too pricey, but open to anything else.
Have you considered an apartment? It might be a lot cheaper than several hotel rooms.
Originally Posted by
glenngpr
Lastly, the easiest way to reach Sorrento from Rome is rail, I presume. Are there direct links, or just train to Naples and then a Taxi.
From Rome to Naples, the train is probably the best. You want to go to Napoli Centrale. From there you can take a taxi to the hydrofoils to get to Sorrento or walk downstairs to the Circumvesuvia train to Sorrento. (The engine compartments have luggage racks. There should be several engines on the train, connected every two cars, or so)
There are private cars and shuttles, but they can get expensive.
If you decide to fly, the Curreri bus is the best way from the airport. It's right outside of the luggage area, and takes you to the center of Sorrento.
http://www.sorrento-online.com/english/orari.htm
http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
http://www.bus.it/curreri/autolinee.htm
As with any big city, keep your eyes open in Naples! @:-)