PPollyOTRThis is one of those big old hotels that was once probably quite fancy but it now very faded and tired (but as such also cheap and totally acceptable for a short stay). The location is great. In the middle of downtown Taranto. I was there Sat night and it was buzzing. But my room (328) looked out onto the internal courtyard which was a little miserable but at least not noisy. As to facilities…they work. Shower was hot but slow. Large air con unit installed in the room was ugly but worked. Single bed small and hard but quite adequate. About 30min walk from the station but a beautiful walk along the harbour.
FfluffyvlaVery close to the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, it is only 3-4 mins walking uphill, ideal location to stay for pilgrims. Also close to the hospital. There are a few restayrants nearby. The hotel is about 7-8 mins drive to the town centre. The room was clean, bowever, the shower was a bit too snall. Good air circulation in the room. The breakfast was just ok.