Don Ferrante - Dimore Di Charme

“Excellent Hotel and Perfect Location”

What a lovely setting and helpful staff! We stayed here several nights, enjoying their rooftop restaurant which offered an excellent menu and gracious service, in addition to their bar/lounge setting as well. Their small garden and pool overlooked the sea, and the rooms were spacious and comforta… more

What a lovely setting and helpful staff! We stayed here several nights, enjoying their rooftop restaurant which offered an excellent menu and gracious service, in addition to their bar/lounge setting as well. Their small garden and pool overlooked the sea, and the rooms were spacious and comfortable.

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“Simply the best”

Our two night stay in the Carlos V suite was simply amazing! Loved everything about the suite, loved the water views from our balcony, loved the breeze. I loved the amazing shower options and huge bathroom. We enjoyed our little terrance on the top floor very private. We loved that our suite was… more

Our two night stay in the Carlos V suite was simply amazing! Loved everything about the suite, loved the water views from our balcony, loved the breeze. I loved the amazing shower options and huge bathroom. We enjoyed our little terrance on the top floor very private. We loved that our suite was away from the main hotel, it was only a short walk along a beautiful waterfront. Breakfast was in the main hotel - good coffee and a nice selection of both hot and cold dishes from a buffet. We enjoyed drinks at the rooftop bar - beautiful water views. We would highly recommend Don Ferrante and would love to spend more time in Monopoli, definitely a highlight of our time in Puglia. Thank you to the helpful staff who helped us navigate the streets to arrive to the hotel, we were so lost and they rescued us. Tip: have the hotels WhatsApp number in your phone prior to arrival.

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“Beautiful hotel and staff”

Beautiful, unique hotel with rooftop bar and restaurant. Beautiful location with water views and so close to restaurants, shops and historical sites. The breakfast was an amazing Buffett and the staff was so kind and helpful.

“A Lovely Seaside Hotel in the Winter Season”

We wanted to stay in Monopoli even though we were aware that February is very much low season on the coast of Puglia. We knew that many restaurants, shops, and hotels and resorts would be closed, which was definitely true. The Don Ferrante was one of the few that stays open in February, and we were… more

We wanted to stay in Monopoli even though we were aware that February is very much low season on the coast of Puglia. We knew that many restaurants, shops, and hotels and resorts would be closed, which was definitely true. The Don Ferrante was one of the few that stays open in February, and we were pleased that we found it. The Don Ferrante rooms are all in the old town where driving is not allowed, so their manager made arrangements for us to park in a free, safe lot that was a five minute walk from the hotel. They meet guests at the parking lot, and transport guests and luggage to the hotel by golf cart or small van. Very convenient and easy - except that we got lost on the way into town and did end up in the LTZ (limited traffic zone). With the help of text messages from the hotel, and the Italian gesturing of a kindly local man, we eventually worked our way out of the narrow winding pedestrian walkways and found our way to the parking lot, where we were promptly picked up and delivered to the hotel. We booked a superior double room which overlooked pedestrian walkways in the old town. The weather was very pleasant so we kept our juliet balcony window open so we could enjoy the chatter and the views of the passersby. The charming room had a pretty chandelier and a gorgeous vaulted ceiling made of the local stone. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom had a double sink and a wonderful shower. Very clean and comfortable. We did have to climb a few steps to get to our room but that was fine. They carried our luggage for us. Because it was the off season, the Don Ferrante restaurant was not open at all, so we had to fend for ourselves for breakfast. (That is the only reason we gave it four stars instead of five.) There was only one nearby place that we could find that was open for breakfast, about a five minute walk away. And there were only a few nearby restaurants open for dinner. And very few open shops. Nevertheless, the hotel is in a perfect location for walking along the seaside. We could see that Monopoli would be a fun and pretty place to stay in the summer when everything is open. It seems to be a popular vacation spot for Italians, and unlike in larger Italian cities, many of the friendly locals speak limited English, which makes it a great place to practice a little Italian! All in all, a lovely stay.

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