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Reviews of Hotel Riviera 3 stars

Via Tito Schipa 7, 70100 Bari, Italy

#36 of 38 hotels in Bari

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 81 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    We were disappointed about the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Breakfast. Personals not speaking good English.

    The breakfast was apparently intent to Italian, because there was no vegetables at all. Only sweet food...

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant. Good value for money. Pet friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms are very small and the balcony as well. No war drop and no safe.

    Excellent location if you want to stay near the seaside. Very helpful and pleasant staff. The owner Elina very understanding and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    8.0
    We stayed at the Hotel for 6 nights and 7 days. our holiday was complete thanks to amaising staff .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The breakfast items would increase. There should be a toaster in the area, and apart from sausage and scrambled eggs, which were good, other breakfast items should be included. The pastry table was excellent, with fresh items every day. AS regards coffee or tea and water, we had a good service.

    The room is excellent, with a TV and air conditioning. The bathroom is clean, and the everyday service is excellent, very good. The breakfast area is quite wellcome but the items for breakfast, although they are good, need to improve a bit.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Basic but that’s all we needed as an emergency stay. We got stranded at the airport with no hire car due to flights delays and the staff at the hotel did their upmost to help us sort out collection of our vehicle. It wasn’t easy as their English wasn’t extensive but they tried their best with the help of a customer who could speak better English. We very much appreciated it.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    6.0
    Ok, for a short stay and walking around Bari and vicinity.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel has a lot of potential. Unfortunately unfulfilled.There was also a restaurant but it was in repair, so no other food in the hotel. It has a swimming pool which was full but unused, I asked and they told me because of the repair. I don't see how the restaurant and the swimming pool are connected?! Also no coffee before the breakfast at 7.30! I asked a few times for a doppio espresso(when I was there for breakfast )but the lady at the bar kept making them single. Thankfully some coffee shops around the bay open at 6 if you're an early bird. I know it is the season but I felt like it's a bit too pricey. Last but not least no sand beach near by unless you get on the train travelling to Barletta ,which I do recommend instead of Pane e Pomodoro in Bari.

    The included breakfast was only sweet things, such as cakes and cornettos. Nothing salty. There was some prepacked sandwiches but you have to pay for them. The location is good to walk around the bay. Lots of restaurants . Bus 1 on the street above the hotel goes to Bari, but also a train station near by- Bari Santo spirito. Amazing sunrise and sunsets too! After the initial hiccup with the AC which wasn't working, we've been moved to another room. Some rooms have a small fridge, so you can bring stuff from outside. The towels in the room were changed every day.Nice garden outside and no mosquitos anywhere.The owner of the hotel is lovely!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No access to a beach which could be used for recreation

    Clean, efficient, unpretentious, good location as close to Bari

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    English language tv channels too

    Clean simple hotel stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good enough for one night. Not the place to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The check in was awful - for some reason it took the guy at least 20 minutes to scan our passports. We were given the keys but it was not explained where to go to find the room. The room itself is clean but everything is very old, although for the price we paid this was pretty OK. The doors to the room do not open well, so all guests closed their doors with noise which woke me up during night.

    The size of room is good, the beds are not too soft, it was nice sleep. But on the other hand the beds are also really small. You should not expect too much from this hotel. Although outside is really nice space. The breakfast included some pastry (it was good) and coffee. Ladies in the cafe are nice and very cheerful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very poor breakfast

    The staff was cool, the view was nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    spacious rooms and bathrooms, modern and simple style, convenient location, pleasant and light
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The locks on the doors seem dated but did the job

    good location near the airport and yet right close to the seafront. A quiet location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room hasn't refrigerator

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The air conditioner in the room was not cleaned for a long time. When you leave the room, they automatically turn off the air conditioner from the system and when you come back to the room it's hot as hell. None of the staff spoke English and communication was difficult. Breakfast was meager, a few slices of cheese, salami and ham, yogurt and croissants from the bar.

    The location of the hotel was 30 meters from the sea. There was a free parking lot attached to the hotel, which was locked every night. The hotel had a lovely garden for lounging and dining with lots of tables and chairs. Also the night lights were unique. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    I enjoy my visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be better.

    The room is very good, view exellent-sea. Large balcony.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    6.0
    The stay was basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very basic.

    The people were nice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ac the room wasn't working, and room was advertised as with ac,so room was always abit cold

    The holtel yard decorations and proximity to sea

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    8.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    -shower head was a fixed wall shower.

    The staff was very friendly. Good size room. The food at the restaurant on the ground floor is very good. Great cappuccino for breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    7.0
    acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We booked for to rest. We were very tired from the road and we were going to fly on in the morning. There was a lot of noise in the hotel. Outside the party, even if I closed all the windows, it was loud. In the hallway as well, there was a lot of commotion, doors were slamming, people were laughing and shouting. We managed with great difficulty to fall asleep very late. In conclusion, we booked a night to rest at the hotel, we didn't manage to rest at all :( maybe it would be an idea to somehow separate the party from the rest, to have a hotel area with more isolated rooms and windows that don't go out straight to the party. I booked this hotel for breakfast, in all the hotels where I've stayed so far, this was from 7 o'clock, of course, it was good to ask about this aspect beforehand. I didn't have breakfast in the morning, I got off at 7, but it's at 7:30 a.m. Maybe it would be good to move it a bit, those who have a flight in the morning, can't benefit from breakfast. All in all, we booked this hotel to rest, but it wasn't possible, we left more tired than we were... we booked this hotel for breakfast, not to leave the airport hungry. We left for the airport, more tired and very hungry.

    I liked the location and arrangement of the hotel garden.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    8.0
    Up to the expectation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing special

    Rather old style hotel. acceptable for short stay

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    6.0
    nice hotel for few nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only sweet breakfast, dirty bathroom, thin walls to other apartments, noise from the hall resonates loudly

    close to sea, nice service

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Everything is great. Very nice staff. We recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is great. Very nice staff. We recommend.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    2.0
    The only good thing about our stay would be the fact that they cleaned the room every day.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The staff doesn't speak english - it was very hard to communicate with them and in some momenta we felt like they understood english but they were not willing to respond in english, they were responding in italian. 2. The breakfast options are very limited - only cakes and croissants that were left out for four days. We went to get breakfast one and a half hour before the service would be over and asked for more eggs and they told us that they wouldn't make anymore. 3. The boss is extremely rude - we got some pizza from another place to enjoy on the terrace, at first he came and told us to enjoy our meal with a smirk on his face then he sent one if the guys from the bar to tell us that we are not allowed to eat their because they have their own restaurant. 4. The walls are cracked and dirty in the rooms.

    They cleaned the rooms every day, changed the towels, took out the trash.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no fridge in the room.

    The room was clean, the staff was very nice and helpful, the hotel is very close to the see and port, very good location. Everything was 👌. Thank you. I would visit it again and would recommend it to my friends.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    10
    Our stay at Hotel Riviera in Bari was delightful, with incredibly helpful staff, complimentary beverages, and a convenie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ### What I Did Not Like About Hotel Riviera While our overall experience at Hotel Riviera in Bari was positive, there were a few minor aspects that could be improved: 1. **Limited Dining Options**: Although the complimentary coffee and tea were a nice touch, we found that the hotel's dining options were somewhat limited. Expanding the menu or offering more variety could enhance the overall guest experience. 2. **Room Noise**: At times, the noise from the surrounding area was noticeable, especially during the night. Improving soundproofing in the rooms could help ensure a more restful stay for guests. These were minor inconveniences, and they did not significantly detract from our overall enjoyment of the stay. Nonetheless, addressing these issues could make future stays even better.

    ### What I Liked About Hotel Riviera 1. **Helpful and Respectful Staff**: The staff at Hotel Riviera were incredibly helpful and treated us with the highest level of respect. Their attentiveness and willingness to assist with any needs we had made our stay very pleasant. 2. **Complimentary Coffee and Tea**: One of the standout features for us was the ability to order any coffee or tea free of charge. This small but significant detail added a lovely touch to our stay and made us feel very welcome. 3. **Convenient Location**: The hotel's location was perfect, especially since we had hired a car. It was easy to explore Bari and the surrounding areas from the hotel, which was a major convenience for us. 4. **Comfortable and Nice Place**: The property itself was well-maintained and comfortable. The ambiance and facilities provided a nice, relaxing environment for our stay. Overall, our experience at Hotel Riviera was excellent, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bari.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Best people ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say it was just a very enjoyable time

    They were the nicest people they made my stay very enjoyable I was very comfortable I loved walking over to this sea across the road and the restaurants were fantastic just loved those people

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Nice place, close to airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old rooms, everything is old and no longer beautiful.

    Nice place, airport 10 minutes away. View from the balcony to the sea. Very nice staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

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