B&B Casa d'Autore — Hotel in Ostuni

I was expecting something special at Casa d'autore given the beautiful pictures, the very good reviews and upper price range. I was not gravely disappointed, but there is definitely room for improvement at an establishment of this high calibre.|The guest house is very close to the lovely main square and other attractions of the walkable old town, and free and unrestricted street parking was easily found - in mid-June anyway. Lovely big bedroom in beautifully restored old palazzo, big bathroom, all in restful tones of white and beige, matching the old stone. Good linen. However, no coffee or tea making facilities in room, nor anywhere else in the establishment, as my diligent search, in desperation for a cup of tea, proved. At €220 per night, this is not acceptable.|Lovely pool and inner courtyard. It has been paved since the pictures were published here, showing grass and flowers, which is a pity. It looks more like a small and quite stark piazza now, with one or two trees and shrubs, a few struggling geraniums and a magnificent old olive tree. |The house is very beautifully if minimally decorated with some lovely antiques and some quite peculiar modern pieces which, in my opinion, rather jar on the eye. I especially loathed those brassy metallic side tables/pillars in the dining room. To what end are they there?|The place is run by the sweet Maris. She is very kind but merely a servant fee'd and can't really do anything to mitigate the impersonal flavour of the place as a whole.|The breakfast, despite a delicious omlett prepared specially by Maris, was entirely average. Peculiar absence of rolls and decent bread (except for several types of croissants and toasting bread.)|My key to the room was impossible to operate and i hadn't time to do a PhD in Italian security arrangements. It caused me some inconvenience and delay. |All in all, then, a competent guest house, but very much in need of improvement in certain basic respects. See my 5* review of a similar place in Matino for how things should work at the...

We were impressed even before our arrival – Antonia truly made our stay perfect by helping us with everything in advance, so that everything was ready and flawless when we got there. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and attention to every detail were remarkable.

The lady who welcomed us on-site was equally exceptional. I deeply regret not knowing her name, as she truly deserves to be mentioned. Her warmth, attentiveness, and willingness to assist us in every possible way left a lasting impression.

The hotel was not only spotlessly clean, but each room also had a lovely fragrance. We booked three rooms, all beautifully arranged, but our favorite was the one on the pool level – the leftmost room when facing the pool. It felt like a private oasis, a true haven of peace and calm.

The overall atmosphere of the place, the quiet surroundings, and the care given to every detail made our stay unforgettable. Breakfast was delicious, generous, and thoughtfully prepared.

The Centro Storico is just a pleasant walk away, and there are countless charming restaurants and bars in the area.

Everything was perfect and truly wonderful. We were deeply impressed and wholeheartedly...

I’ll try to be fair.||First the good. Beautiful property and large rooms with decent shower (but in our garden room, no bathtub). Great location near the entrance uphill to Antica Ostuni. ||Now the not so good. No b+b experience. The owners who live in a sprawling apt upstairs never show their faces. No employees for prolonged periods of each day. Breakfast not available until 8:30a, and very limited (several days the food was leftovers). No tissues, no clock or telephone in the rooms, no glass in room, nothing in refrigerator, pillows were very sad, towels were frayed, no updated electronic connections in rooms, and a breakfast woman who also cleans the rooms and even is responsive for cleaning the pool. Nothing offered to eat or drink after 10a. Nothing !||I could go on, but I think the reader gets the point. The property is fine, if the guest desires no service whatsoever. It’s very private, which can be a plus. But the lack of any service or amenities makes this place a no for me...