Palace Hotel Vieste

The hotel is well located very near the old town and marina. It has a nice lobby/reception area. The staff spoke limited English and there was no one available when we wanted to check out. The room was nicely decorated with a very comfortable bed, but we could not get the air conditioning to work so it was too hot. The breakfast was very poor. There was insufficient staff. The food was not replenished so very little available. The scrambled eggs were not kept warm and was very salty. Many of the pastries were underbaked and the bread was dry. That said the hotel was beautifully clean.

My wife and I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights as part of a Riviera tour of Puglia. It is a smallish, family-run hotel centrally situated in Vieste, close to the marina and beach and only a short climb to the old town and cathedral area. The hotel is somewhat dated in its appearance and amenities. Our twin bedded room was comfortable enough but on the small side and with no scenic view from the window ( which looked directly onto the balcony of a flat opposite across the narrow side lane, meaning for privacy reasons we could not really open the old net curtain). The air conditioning was difficult to regulate. The walk-in shower was good. Unlike the modern hotels, we stayed in Lecce and Matera, this one did not have tea/coffee-making facilities in the room which is a negative for us. We were not impressed with the meals we had in the hotel. The breakfasts had some variety but the cooked dishes were limited to fried eggs. There were some cold meats, pastries, fruit, and (plenty of) cakes. The coffee from the machine was not good. The dinners were for the most part also disappointing. On the plus side, we found that the staff, both in reception and the dining room, were efficient, friendly and helpful. In particular, they helped a great deal, when our Wizzair flight home was canceled (at 3.30 am) on the morning we were meant to depart Riviera managed to get us an extra night in the hotel and a flight back the next day on BA which reduced our inconvenience considerably as there were no hotel rooms available nearer the airport in Bari. The best thing about this hotel is the location, just a short walk to plenty of bars, restaurants, shops, markets, tourist sites, and the sea. If I was an independent traveler I would look for another town centre alternative.

I wanted to thank the staff who graciously helped me recover personal items I left in the hotel. We enjoyed our stay in the quiet, well-kept room. The hotel's location cannot be beat for coming and going around the charming historic center and port area of Vieste. There are good restaurants and gelaterie right outside the front door, and it's no more than a 8-10 minute walk to the top of the town overlooking the Adriatic. For great pastries and coffee if you want breakfast the way the Italians take it, go to Pasticcieria Matteosky down by the water.

This hotel is perfectly located for a visit to Vieste, situated within easy walking distance to the harbor area and the older portion of the city. The cathedral is also nearby, though a bit of an uphill hike. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast had a more limited selection, but was certainly more than adequate. We were there during a local festival, which was fun to watch, though quite a few of the stores and restaurants were closed during our visit.