Michael B
August 19, 2024
We used Bianco Riccio as a home base for our 10 days in Puglia this August. Having travelled to different destinations in Europe on this trip before arriving in Puglia and travelling several other times a year to tourist destinations in North America, we immediately noticed that Bianco Riccio did everything a just little better and with a more personal touch than other hotels in the same (and higher) price ranges. Perhaps it is the attention to detail of on site Director/Manager Mr. Alessandro Scalone and his team, who are there full time for the year instead of only during the high season, but the familiarity of the staff, room cleaning, modern common areas and amenities being maintained to a level of detail we have seen more commonly in ultra luxury accommodations. We had the benefit of a car and certainly recommend one for anyone visiting Puglia as it gives you the flexibility to visit the entire region. Bianco Riccio offered the benefit of free parking and from this central location even the furthest areas of the region were accessible in a maximum of 90-120 minutes. Food in the restaurant is well suited to tourists comfortable having breakfast or a light lunch by the pool, with several dining options in various price ranges within a five minute walk from the hotel and mainly in areas that are closed to cars in the evening to accommodate walking, strollers and children at play. The concierge was comfortable going above and beyond as we requested access to all the popular beach clubs, restaurants, and event venues in the area. In this regard, the Bianco Riccio staff took personal ownership of facilitating special reservations as we celebrated an important personal event during our stay there. We encourage anyone visiting this region to include Bianco Riccio as part of their travel plans for accommodation.