Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Bari  

This hotel is an absolute gem. Reception staff were efficient and dealt with all questions in helpful manner. Each had a badge with national flags of countries in whose language they were proficient, made it easy to select appropriate help. All staff respectful and friendly in a business hotel like way. The cleanliness of rooms and communal areas 1st class. Rooms (we stayed on 6th floor with great views of the gardens) very good size, large bed, sitting area, plenty wardrobe space, in room security safe. Standard of decor A1. The gardens were absolutely splendid and lovely pool to sit round/dip into. The fine old villa in the grounds is in very good order and acts mainly as a conference facility. You can eat from a variety of menus, food is excellent but not cheap. Breakfast buffet is also good.Overall this is a top business hotel and ideal for adult relaxation. The area around the outside of the hotel is a bit rundown but the Old Town of Bari is about 1/1.5 kilometers away and easily reached. The main railway station is nearby and airport 10 kilometers away. A really good venue for a few days stay and relaxation especially at the price Asia rooms is able to broker.