Rooftop terrace

Reviews of La Sommità Relais & Chateaux

5 out of 5
La Sommità Relais & Chateaux
Via S. Petrarolo, 7, Ostuni, BR

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 143 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Relais and Chateaux with a Michelin starred restaurant. Very friendly staff who made us feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a truly 5 Star Hotel. We stayed in a suite and it was really cool and big. The Hotel offered a shuttle service that helped get to a train station and even took us to the restaurants. The staff was amazing ready to help in any way and to make sure that our stay was unforgettable. Would definitely stay again. Great location in a beautiful Ostuni.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall location is perfection. The staff is super knowledgable and helpful. The rooms could use a bit of an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views as property sits high above the city. Unfortunately due to cool weather there were limited options to enjoy outside space. Front desk very helpful and friendly with dinner suggestions and reservations. Hotel rooms are very loud as the structure and design accentuates all sounds, voices and doors closing etc. Bed set up on platform in middle of room makes the space seem smaller even though large room. You have to walk around the bed which has an additional step down to the floor. Kind of odd and really limits function of room. Enjoyed our 5 nights and price was reasonable. Fabulous breakfast daily with friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Moreno on 9 May 2023
Thanks!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Moreno on 21 Apr 2023
Many Thanks

8/10 Good

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Difficult access to parking and unclear directions. Limited fare ar a excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not aware of the benefits. A very beautiful hotel located in the historic center. I would go back. I wish there was a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

cirly, new York

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Property in Ostuni
I booked a stay in Ostuni well in advance of our trip and spoke extensively with the front desk staff with all my questions. Everyone was very helpful. We selected one of the largest rooms with its own private patio that had views of the sea. Unfortunately it rained the entire time we were there so we couldn’t utilize the patio but it would have been fabulous. Our room had a large whirlpool tub which was nice, given the fact that the weather was not cooperative. The tub does look like it needs some updating, though, as some parts didn’t work properly but it worked well enough for us. We were grateful to have it. The room was spotless and the bed was lovely. The entire property is kept so nicely. I had made to order crepes each morning for breakfast and my husband had omelettes. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The only issue we had with the property was the lack of a bar. They had a bar but there were not many options for mixers and they had no beer! There was also no beer or liquor in the mini bar in the room. This is not something we would expect from a five star hotel. And it would have been helpful due to the weather, if we had the option of having drinks in our room. Otherwise, everything was great and I would stay there again, without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property with a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive elegance in Center of Ostuni
Beautiful hotel in perfect location. Exquisitely appointed and elegant in every way with incredible views and impeccable service. For the discerning traveler, this is it. Expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not at all a luxury hotel
Not at all a luxury hotel. Room was tiny and uncomfortable even for European standards. (deluxe w/ terrace) There was no pool side service. Literally sat by the pool with no one there and never received towels, water, or anything basic. Location is great but that is it. I wouldn’t stay here again,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Simona on 17 Aug 2021
Dear Guest, thanks for your feedback we really appreciate. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni.

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from La Sommità Team on 2 Jan 2020
Gentile Sig.ra Sara, grazie di aver apprezzato il soggiorno in nostra compagnia. Sperando di averla ancora qui con noi, tanti auguri per il Nuovo Anno e a presto. Rosita

10/10 Excellent

LAURAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You Absolutely Mustn’t Stay Anywhere Else! 5 Stars
We were pleasantly surprised at how luxurious this hotel was. The staff were over the top with customer service. The room was more like an apartment in size and was unique and truly lovely. Daily breakfast was beautiful and plentiful with home made, organic everything. Dinner in the Michelin Star restaurant was a special treat. The property is called the summit for a reason—the views were spectacular. The manager was always on site, checking in to see how everyone was and if anything needed. Walk out the front door and your just steps from everything. We would never stay anywhere else. All that being said our room barely heated and the only solution was to change rooms. We loved the room so much though so we didn’t change—we opted for more blankets. Hot water was also an issue after day one though we never informed the management because again we loved all else so much. Tip: if plan to arrive by car, contact hotel in advance for instructions on how to access as you won’t drive to hotel—they will immediately collect you from parking lot.
Room #14 with welcome bottle of sparkling lemon water, italian bread and cookies, and welcome letter.
Common area where we had drinks and socialized.
View from one common area balcony.
Breakfast (one of several spreads) plus hot food to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from La Sommità Team on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Mrs. Laural, thanks to let us know the special experience you had with us. It has been a great pleasure for us to welcome you on our property and let you feel at home. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back. See you soon in Puglia It would be a great pleasure to welcome you back in the nearest future.

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent !!!
Our room was beautiful, the service terrific Stay here for a wonderful visit in Ostuni We had a little trouble finding the parking place, called them and they immediately sent someone to fetch us and bring us to the hotel That's Service !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from La Sommità Team on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thanks for your feedback we really appreciate. We try every day to take care of our guests the very best we can and through your words it seems we did a good job. See you soon in Puglia

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
n absolute gem of a hotel in historic town
We were thrilled to find this hotel during my 7 week trip around Italy w friends. The location is amazing and the views are stunning. The hotel is located in the historic city center and has been built without changing the exterior but the interior is a mixture of contemporary with a definite nod in the furnishings to the historic past. The staff are truly dedicated to service. You can’t drive up to the hotel. Go to a parking lot and call and they will come get you. They will also get you from train station 10 minutes away. Ostuni Is a perfect spot to explore Puglia. The historic area in Ostuni Is jam packed with excellent restaurants and prices are quite reasonable. During the late morning there are many tour groups but they disappear and you have the area to yourself later in the day however you will likely be off exploring other villages too during the day. We spent five nights at the hotel and each day went out to other towns to explore. There are so many wonderful spot to see including Ostuni itself. We were very happy with the lovely breakfast spread and our room. Beds were very comfortable. The room was extremely clean and had turndown service. There are terraces in which you can have drinks and meals. Wonderful views. We were very happy there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from La Sommità Team on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Mrs. Linda, thanks for your kind review. It has been a great pleasure for us to welcome you in Ostuni. We hope you will be able to come back, to let you experience a special and romantic Apulian parenthesis.

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Sommita - amazing stay in Ostuni, Puglia
La Sommita is an exquisite hotel in Ostuni - an amazing location and unique accommodation. We stayed in the Master Suite which as well as being wonderful with stone vaulted ceilings, is possibly the most unique room I have ever had, literally in the walls of the city with some walls at least a metre thick. The Michelin 1 star restaurant is a must do, we had an amazing dinner with very innovative food. Breakfast is also impressive. But the staff are the best - always smiling and so helpful, quite delightful. Everything is effortless. Would love to return for longer, Ostuni and La Sommita deserves more than 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thanks for your rewarding words and mainly for the time you dedicated to your experience at La Sommità Relais. It is very important to us to know you appreciated the welcoming genuineness of our team. Looking forward to welcome you back very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay and will definitely return! The staff are friendly and attentive, the location is perfect and the hotel itself is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is hard to get to and don't get me started about parking BUT it was worth it. The service, the location and the food was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The position of the hotel was excellent. Air conditioning in the room was not very efficent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The general areas of the hotel are very good as are the staff who are friendly and eff8cient. We stayed in a deluxe room, big mistake!. The only window was about 2ft sq and 10 foot above ground level. The mattress should have been replaced and the air conditioning was in effective. We were given a fan but as you can imagine in 35 degree heat this was useless but as good as the ac. Food was very good so the summary of the review was good and bad in equal measure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb property perched at the top of Ostuni. We had a room overlooking the view to the courtyard and the sea beyond. It was all quite beautiful and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your feedback. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Ostuni at La Sommità Relais. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear guest, thanks you.

10/10 Excellent

Su-Chuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water pressures: shower & reasonable coffee prices
All the staffs are very friendly and superb. Breakfasts are beautifully displayed and freshly beautifully cooked eggs/omelette and bacon. My only 2 critical issues: Water pressures on the shower were very poor. Finally we were charged €21 for 2 cups of coffee ( local restaurants/cafes you properly pay €1.50-€2.50 for a cup of cafe latte ) But We are really enjoying our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Rosita Mizzi on 30 Dec 2019
Dear Guest, thanks for your feedback we really appreciate. We hope there will be soon the opportunity to welcome you back in Puglia

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room with a view was VERY spacious by Italian standards. Big bed, couch, armchair. Actually enough space to move around and be comfortable, rather than one of those places where it is the bed or the bathroom and that's it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel; perfect experience and a great staff. It felt like home every night we returned from our travels in the Puglia region.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prime location
A nice hotel in a prime location, very pleasant and helpful staff, but without quite the expected touches of quality/luxury, our room was rather spartan and looked out onto a blank wall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jen in Ostuni
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Over the top in Ostuni!
It was amazing! Up on a hill over looking the coastal area, this chic, unbelievably gorgeous hotel is like something out of a James Bond movie! Ostuni is a wonderful, picturesque town!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Lloyd, Melbourne, Aus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time and just as good
Ostuni is a fabulous village and La Sommita is the “best hotel “ in town. A beautiful revival of an old building with sweeping views, individual eclectic rooms all done in relaxing neutrals. Very obliging staff, great restaurant. Only place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant was fantastic and the views are stunning. Great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from La Sommità Relais on 11 Sept 2018
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that your experience lived up to your expectations. We really hope to have soon the pleasure of welcoming you back in the heart of the White City of Ostuni. A presto, Elisa Colli Vice Director

10/10 Excellent

Rand

Amazing property in an amazing location! Complimentary breakfast was over the top fantastic! Can’t say enough good things about the staff who were extremely knowledgeable and helpful! We are looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from La Sommità Relais on 11 Sept 2018
Dear Rand, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you are keeping fond memories of your stay and we are really looking forward to welcoming you back! Warmest regards, Elisa Colli Vice Director

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and very attentive staff . Cielo restaurant deserves it’s Michelin rating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from La Sommità Relais on 11 Sept 2018
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really hope to have soon the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Elisa Colli Vice Director

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic restaurant in the hotel
One of the best meals I've had in a long time, fully deserving of a Michelin star
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from La Sommità Relais on 28 Aug 2018
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for such a nice review. We are glad that you enjoyed so much your experience at Cielo Restaurant. We are really looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable gourmet experience. Warmest regards, Elisa Colli Vice Director

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquillity
Absolutely stunning. Everyone was beautiful with the surroundings reflecting the peace and tranquillity we were seeking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from La Sommità Relais on 28 Aug 2018
Thank you so much for your sharing your experience at La Sommità Relais. It is always a great pleasure for us to learn that our Guests are keeping fond memories of their stay. We really hope you will come back soon for another memorable stay in Ostuni. Best regards, Elisa Colli Vice Director

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel is Ostuni.
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful hill city. Excellent location. Great service. Wish our room had a view towards the Adriatic. Instead we had access to numerous sitting areas with views. Fantastic breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid stylish hotel in great location
A first rate hotel in an amazing location. Excellent service , food and ambiance. The hotel is small and intimate and the staff are extremely attentive. The terrace is lovely so hope for good weather. As the hotel is an historic building, the rooms can seem austere but are well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Difficult shower for tall men
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the best hotel to stay in Ostuni, a lovely town in the Puglia region of Italy. The hotel is situated at the highest point of the city and has a dominant view of the surroundings, allowing you to get views all the way to the sea. A small, 15 room facility where the staff is ready to spoil you and ensure you have a great stay. Highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with fantastic staff
Went on a spring break. It’s a great place to relax in the heart of Ostuni’s old town. Staff were extremely helpful and great place to explore Puglia. The breakfast was lovely. The restaurant is a bit pricey but there are lots of good restaurants nearby. The Spa was great and good value. We were lucky and our room was an upgrade, so had a wonderful time.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Green Bay, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hotel and outstanding experience!
We absolutely loved this hotel based on the design, views, room comfort and staff. We had two rooms including the master suite which was huge and had an amazing bathroom with the jacuzzi in the middle of it as well as a private patio terrace overlooking the sea. The staff is very professional and arranged a wonderful tasting of wines, meats and cheeses from Puglia as part of our stay. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

bibi, istanbul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice area and hotel,the staff were very polite and helpful. Rooms are great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Santiago A, Bogota, Colombia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best service, beautiful space and location.
Perfecto! The people from from desk/concierge, from the restaurant and housekeeping all very attentive and helpful. Made us feel like home. If visiting Puglia this is the best place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017