Stele di Nora

We stayed at the hotel for three days. The location is in Pula, to the center of the town and the town square is about 15 minutes walk. The staff is friendly, advises and informs about the island. They also have list of taverns, pizzerias and restaurants nearby they recommend. The hotel itself has its own pizzeria, but we preferred to walk to the city center for dinner. The rooms are clean, daily cleaned, towels changed, air conditioned. In the rooms viewed towards the main road, traffic noise is heard, you have to have the window closed. Breakfast is good, the staff fulfills additional wishes. I would praise Nicola, who was preparing excellent coffee and breakfast. The hotel also has a swimming pool, but unfortunately we didn't use it. To go the coast you need a car, it is a little too far away to walk. There is also a shop under the hotel where you can stock up with drinks and food for traveling around the island. I recommend this hotel!

This is a harder review to make in my 71-country visits. Arriving at the hotel, I was buzzed-in to the property's foyer only to discover I would need to use the lift to go one floor up to reception. I was happily-greeted by two very pleasant reception staff who expedited my check-in & took me to my room, showing each area. At breakfast the next morning, I was cheerfully-greeted by the breakfast staff who showed me their offerings. I found the 5 breakfasts consumed there to be great but short of excellent given the absence of eggs other than cold, hard-boiled in addition to bacon or sausage not being offered. Simple additions such as these would go a long way in accommodating Western-country visitors. My room was spotless & the housekeeping staff were excellent and very attentive! Now, to comment on the overwhelming negative issue that caused the most disruption & grief for me; the incredible lack of English-speaking staff save for one male receptionist. Whether it was asking a question about the pool or asking for a taxi or inquiring about a tour or a query about attractions nearby, EVERY conversation was exhausting save for the male receptionist whom I only saw/had interaction with once during my 6-day stay. Each dining/reception staff member tried their hardest, often apologizing. I'd stay here again if more English was spoken. ALL staff were great and I recommend this hotel if English isn't an issue! BTW, hotel is NOT near Cagliari. It's far South in Pula.