Trullidea — Hotel in Alberobello

My husband and I visited Alberobello the very first few days of July and had the loveliest time staying with Trullidea for 3 nights.||We booked room “TRISTIDDE 41” which featured a private outdoor space to relax in and could not have been happier. Trullidea has a bunch of “spread out” trulli so it is not a typical hotel/accommodation with a main reception and all rooms in one “building” This is very clear on the website, but thought I should emphasize this anyhow. This makes for a very unique, intimate experience — as if you are living in the town! ||The location of this accommodation is prime since the reception office is located on one of the main streets within the Rione Monti district and so are their Trulli. Our trullo was located in a quieter part of the town (as described on the website) and this was wonderful because we wanted to be close to everything but prefer quiet & private accommodation. This allowed us to get the best of both! Just walk one minute and you’re in all the action!||The trullo itself was very comfortable with different places to sit and relax and we appreciated that breakfast could be sent directly to the room every morning. No issues with staying cool even in the heat of the summer since the architecture of a trullo makes it cool inside by default but the AC functioned perfectly as well. ||Staff were very kind and we were given great restaurant recommendations and even a great recommendation for a local tour guide. Most people only take a day trip to Alberobello but you only get to “trulli” experience this place by staying at least an extra day and do not pass the opportunity to stay in a trullo...

Having cycled about 60km, and the latter part in the rain, we turned up soaked and dripping. The receptionist was on the phone, so we stood for a good 5 mins or so waiting for her to finish her call. We were wet through and asked if there was somewhere we could dry our clothes. She hesitated outside a room beside reception where we could clearly hear a tumble dryer, but she then said that there wasn't anywhere to dry them (we were literally dripping). Our room was supposed to be 'superior', but it was frankly depressing and dingy. We could appreciate that the nature of a trullo is to have little or no windows/ light but the furnishings in the room were outdated and very basic. It cost an extra 10 euros to use the hob! The hot water ran out after my friend had her shower, so I was left to have a cold one. Not great, especially after a day cycling in the rain. Cereals were provided in the room, yet no milk. There was a kettle, (a welcome addition, as not all hotels in Italy have them) and teabags etc., but without any milk we had to make do with black tea. On the upside the beds were comfortable and the rooms clean. Breakfast was provided in a nearby cafe and was rather chaotic as there were limited seats and tables and a lot of guests being catered for. Not the nicest of breakfasts. Would not rate this hotel as 4* and dread to think what a standard room would...

Not what I was expecting, the Trullie we were given was dated, tired and worn. The bathroom was in major need of a refit. The soft furnishings are horrid, the bedcovers are full of threads and pulls and look like a relic from 50's. The bedside table came away in my hand as it is not screwed to the brackets. The two armchairs are noticeably worn. The plug is missing from the bathroom sink, no soap supplied so nothing to wash your hands with. Lots of marks on walls. The Trullie we occupied is located at top of very steep hill, within a construction zone and when we asked, we were told they start working about 7am. Very noisy area (you can hear people talking outside). I dont have anything good to say, its daggy and awful. Big disappointment, not what I was expecting, not like the photos on the website. Definitely would...