VIS urban suites & spa - Boutique Hotel

We had a wonderful 2 night stay here. Staff very friendly and warm. The breakfast really delicious and fresh! Highly recommend this hotel. about a 15min walk to old town and the promenade. the room we stayed in was on the ground floor and was very large and comfortable.

At first glance, this hotel seems quite appealing – from the outside it looks charming, and the rooms are modern and nicely decorated. However, the price-performance ratio is completely off. If you’re considering staying here, make sure you don’t get Room 2. It’s extremely noisy. You can hear everything from the café above – the last staff member locking up at night, and the first ones arriving in the morning, dragging chairs and setting up. It’s that loud. On the night of our stay, there was a private event happening in the café upstairs. Loud music, people singing – it honestly felt more like trying to sleep in a hostel. We barely got any rest at all, which is absolutely not acceptable given how much the room cost. Breakfast is arranged nicely at first glance, but we arrived one hour before the official end of breakfast time and there was practically nothing left. No fresh items, no refills – just a couple of cold, cheap bread rolls. The staff were friendly and seemed willing to help, but they weren’t able to replenish anything. We were honestly just grateful to get a coffee. At checkout, we raised all of these issues and specifically asked for someone from management to get in touch with us, since no one was available on-site at the time. To this day, no one has reached out. That in itself says a lot: the expectations set by the hotel and the actual experience delivered are worlds apart. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend staying here – not at this price point. The lack of soundproofing, the unprofessional handling of complaints, and the overall experience simply do not justify the cost.

Pretty boutique hotel in a restored building. The room was spacious and the beds nice. We found housekeeping to be a little lackadaisical, but they always fixed the issue immediately. Breakfast was excellent. The uniforms the young women at reception wore were hideous. This is fashionable Italy!

Quiet, modern boutique hotel that was perfect for a weekend getaway to explore Bari. Just a 10 minute walk from the historical centre and therefore far enough to avoid the tourist crowds. Modern, clean and comfortable rooms. The breakfast had a great savoury and sweet selection, with homemade breads, cakes and even yogurt. The staff were efficient, responsive and very welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay!

The room service was quite slow and they could’ve informed us of the long wait beforehand. Everything else was great.

Great location . Very comfortable large room. The staff was very friendly and accomodating i would stay here again the next time i am in Bari.

the VIS is an excellent place to stay in Bari. location is superb, sleep quality and service are excellent. the whole experience was wonderful.

friendly service, cleanliness, accesible

We spent Christmas at this beautiful boutique hotel. The festive spirit was wonderful, with fresh Christmas treats brought in from a nearby bakery for breakfast. We loved the genuine experience of being in a hotel with locals, and enjoying the attached cafe that is also popular with the locals. Also - best espresso macchiato I've had in a long while at any hotel, including in Italy. We stayed in one of the suites, which are incredibly spacious and spotlessly clean. We loved the heated bathrooms, as it was wonderful to walk back in from the cold into a toasty environment. Excellent bathroom products, too. Location is great - a 5 minute walk gets you to the centre, and a 10 minute walk to Bari Vecchia. 15 if you're taking it easy. It's also within 15 min walking distance to the train station, so you can easily sort out day trips by train. Lovely staff, all of them local, adding to the Italian experience. Do - Ask for a room on the upper levels if you're bothered by noise from the street or in the evening, from the cafe. Do - Make sure your booking includes the spa and book your slot first thing in the morning. You'll have the sauna, steam room and the jacuzzi all to yourself. There are also complimentary fruits and water, which is lovely.