Hotel Citta' Bianca

A bit like the Italian Butlins but without the red coats

Friendly and helpful staff at reception. The bungalows themselves were basic. The bathroom would have been clean if there had not been a bird trying to nest in the bidet. The bed was old and uncomfortable and there were bunk beds set up in the room which took a lot of space. Never got up in time for breakfast as it finished at 10am. Had a lunch which was very nice and the food seemed fresh. Tried to get served at the 24 hour bar one night and waited for about 15 mins with no joy. Slight issue with them not providing enough toilet roll on the final morning and had to trek over to reception first thing in the morning. A good base for exploring Ostuni and the cost of food / drink at the hotel was reasonable although better deals are available in town.

Citta Bianca

Mixed review really. The reception staff were very helpful and spoke English well. They gave us good tips on places to go and sights to see. The hotel restaurant was expensive we thought, we had 3 evening meals (2 adults one child) and one lunch and it came to 290 euros. Thats just your standard meals and one bottle of wine with each meal, we didn’t have sweets and I think only once did we have starters. The breakfast was good whilst there were Italian guests around, but as the numbers dwindled mid week, so did the food and service, to a finale of us giving up completely and just having a coffee on the final morning. To be fair they had, had a party the night before, and I think they were all the worst for wear. Two mornings we went to reception early to get a coffee, and it was locked up, so much for 24 hr. I dare say a lot of these gripes are due to us holidaying out of season, and service gearing down for the numbers, but we paid good money and didn’t get the service we expected. The room’s were kept very clean, but the furniture is tired, and you only get 2 coat hangers, so take a few of your own. Also take a travel kettle, I will if I ever go back. There is nothing worse than rising early (as we do) and not being able to have a cup of coffee or tea.

Traveller's tip on dining

A quick trip into Ostuni will offer lots of restaurant choices, head for the centre / cathedral and you can’t go wrong. easiest way is to head for Ostuni from the hotel, as you hit the edge of the town, go straight over the first roundabout, turn left on the second, drop down the hill, turn right at the bottom and park anyhwere you can 100m or so from the junction. You are a 2 min walk to the old centre.

A litle gem in Puglia

We enjoyed a week at the "Hotel Citta Bianca". The staff were very friendly and attentive, the pool area is superb and the food very good. If you want a very good base from which to tour the many towns and cities in the area this is the perfect place. The housekeeping is superb with clean towels every day, sometimes not found in so called 4 and 5 star premises.I would certainly recommend the hotel.

Traveller's tip on local attractions

A must see is the Trulli houses at Alberobello and the old walled city of Ostuni.