You would have probably heard of several ocean front hotels and resorts. But here is a chance to stay at an ocean top hotel. The Hotel RistoranteGrottaPalazzese sits on the cliffs of Polignano that overlooks the majestic Adriatic Sea in Bari, Italy. The entire hotel has been carved into the cliff and has a majestic cave at its heart that houses one of the hotel’s two restaurants. Open since the 1700s, the hotel is one of the most luxurious retreats in Southern Italy and is a must visit if you happen to be in the region.
Rooms and facilities
The Hotel RistoranteGrottaPalazzese has a total of 25 rooms and suites that are carved into the cliff and offer panoramic views of the ocean below as well as the surrounding old town. The room are decorated with antique furnishings and contain all the modern amenities needed for a luxurious stay. The more common amenities available in all the rooms include central heating, air conditioning, satellite televisions, bathrooms and minibars.
In addition to the rooms, the hotel also features two restaurants and a terrace where guests can hang out in the evenings to catch some spectacular views of the ocean. The other amenities provided by the hotel include internet, fax and hotel transfers to the nearby areas. The hotel is also in close proximity to several recreational facilities, tennis courts, shops, bars, pizzerias and restaurants.
Restaurants
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The hotel houses two world class restaurants that more than get their share of locals and tourists alike. The restaurants are named The Summer Cave and The New Sea Lounge.
The Summer Cave: This absolutely breathtaking restaurant is built right inside a cave that juts out of the side of the cliff atop the Italian coast. Offering guests a one of a kind dining experience, the restaurant allows guests to savor excellent cuisine as they enjoy spell-binding views of the Adriatic and the warm summer breeze blowing in from the ocean.
At only a height of 74 feet above sea level, the Summer Cave is open only during summer. One of the best ways to enjoy the restaurant’s grandeur and views is to opt for the tables that sit at the edge of the cave, overlooking the waves lapping the shore below. Some of the signature dishes in the restaurant include grilled garlic prawns, Thai squid and the famed Fiano di Avellino wine.
The New Sea Lounge: If you prefer a higher view, then the hotel has another restaurant at an upper level called the New Sea Lounge. Complete with panoramic windows that offer stupendous views of the waves breaking against the grand rocks below. Open from October to April, the New Sea Lounge would be the perfect place for those professional business lunches or romantic candle lit dinners under the moonlight.
The Nearby Town
Visitors to the Hotel RistoranteGrottaPalazzesecan also choose to visit the nearby medieval town of Polignano a Mare, complete with narrow cobblestoned streets and white buildings sitting atop sheer cliffs amidst a scattering of natural caves.
There is no dearth to the number of activities that you can enjoy in the hotel and surrounding areas. So be sure you take plenty of time to look around and enjoy the sights and sounds of the old town.
Occasions and Events
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Hotel RistoranteGrottaPalazzese has been a regular host for several occasions and events from the 1700s. It has hosted many a banquet and wedding over the years for the local nobility and continues to host many business parties and personal gatherings.
Summary
Wishing to enjoy an out of the world experience in a hotel that looks like it’s a part of nature itself? Then visit Hotel RistoranteGrottaPalazzese today and enjoy a luxurious holiday overlooking the Adriatic Sea.