La Sommita Relais & Chateaux

I booked this stay through AmEx Fine Hotels. I don’t have much experience with 5-star hotels, so this was even more special for me.. what a treat that made for a great memory I will cherish forever..

Pros:
* The staff was friendly and accommodating, from the young man who picked me up from parking, to the concierges, to housekeeping, to the server at dinner, Chiara. What I appreciated most sincerely was that even though everyone spoke English, they all were patient with me when I tried to practice my Italian. That meant a lot to me.
* Beautiful, spacious room and breathtaking view from the windows (I booked the deluxe). Clean, comfortable. Lovely quality of sheets, furniture, fixtures. Good smells. It’s rare I want to stay in a hotel room rather than explore the city- but La Sommità made me feel that way. There was a small library of books and interesting art to look at.
* Jets in the shower were amazing.
* Sunny terrace to relax and admire the view
* Really good Michelin-guide restaurant (Cielo) is attached to the hotel. My family is Pugliese and I’ve been to Italy many times but hadn’t been to anything like a Michelin-star restaurant here before. The experience (and it truly was an “experience”) did not disappoint. The manager introduced me to all 3 chefs, who greeted me with genuine kindness. I ordered 4 courses but I believe they brought out 6! I felt spoiled as I had the pleasure of having the restaurant to myself. (Needless to say, breakfast was also delicious)

Suggestions:
* Bring strong earplugs! Especially if dealing with jet lag. It was unfortunate such a nice hotel was so loud (at least from my room) at 7am. You expect peace and quiet at these kinds of costs..but..there was so much conversation I thought surely I was missing breakfast when I was woken up- no, as it was 7:07am. Doors slamming.. The earplugs I had unfortunately only helped slightly. I was woken up before 8am on the 2nd morning of my stay as well.
* I’d never before seen a jacuzzi that was cold. It would be great if it was warm for l’autunno. Ma lo capisco che non si può aver tutto.. just my suggestion.

Very attentive, pleasant and helpful staff . The rooms and facilities are very nice . Lots of private little area , verandas to relax and read a book. Very nice breakfast and upscale restaurant for dinner. Very quiet and relaxing place. Everything is very close and walking distance.

What a beautiful hotel...Simply beautiful : the architecture, the furniture, the decoration, art and staff...The staff is really very friendly and so kind...We had a wonderful vacation at Sommita and would advice this very beautiful located hotel to the people who like small boutique hotels...Top !

Outstanding views of the Adriatic Sea. Staff is very helpful and the food was excellent. The breakfast was amazing.

Fantastic service!!!!! But not a 5 Star hotel. The staff are absolutely fantastic and made the trip so wonderful

We can't say enough about how wonderful Hotel Relais La Sommita was. It was as beautiful as can be and the service was top notch in every possible way. We arrived on bicycle and I had a medical incident within minutes of arriving as I cut my head and needed the ER for a few stitches and the whole staff from the manager to the housekeepers to the drivers snapped into action and took such wonderful care of me. Thank you for making me feel so cared for and for your gorgeous hotel. We will be back for sure!

This hotel is outstanding the staff is amazing and has guided us to places only they know as locals . We have enjoyed our stay. I would recommend to stay here is you are visiting Ostuni

Jem of Ostuni for sure. We spent a couple of nights. There is only one problem - i didn't want to go anywhere outside of the hotel! it's so beautiful and offers a variety of indoors and outdoors cozy places, and the views! Views are just unreal. Especially the sunset. The room was very clean with a comfy bed and offered a variety of pillow types: feathers, memory foam, etc. The AC wasn't loud but efficient in over +30° outside. Breakfast was delicious. Additional compliments to Daniela for extra help and to Valery. Tuk-tuk ride as compliments of the hotel is fun, as the hotel's secure garage is somewhat remote. But actually pretty walkable from, just 15 min uphill of a shortcut through the old citywall, as we discovered on day two.

There is something that is almost impossible to qualify when it comes to an experience with a Relais and Chateaux property. From the moment I arrive the staff always make me feel so much like this is my home away from home. Your training of staff members is so clearly evident. Everything is perfect!