Dilman Luxury Stay

This was our first time in Bari but it will not be our last. We loved this hotel and look forward to returning. The rooms was very comfortable and well appointed. The staff was lovely. Breakfast was great. Our train to Lecce was delayed and we needed to take a car because of an appointment we could not miss. Rafaela helped us navigate all of this.

We stayed one night at the Dilman at the end of our visit to Puglia, looking for a hotel within walking distance of the train station as we were dropping off our rental car by the station and had an early morning train the next day. The hotel is located about a 10 minute walk from the train station, and while the area immediately around the station is spotty, within a few blocks is a pedestrian only zone that leads to the hotel that felt quite safe. This is not a full service hotel- reception is there from 8 am- 8 pm, so likely not an option for those arriving late. However the service from the front desk was excellent, and there is an after hours number available if needed. There is an attached lounge for drinks in the evening and that also provides breakfast in the morning. The hotel is located just a short distance from both the waterfront and from the old town, so within easy walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. We rented the 7th floor suite, which is a full floor unit with double balconies- spectacular! The room was very modern and tastefully designed, with unusual touches like a small CD stand/mini jukebox with classic song selections. The Dilman feels more like staying in a friend’s luxury condo than in an hotel, and is an excellent choice for its central location.

I had a wonderful 8-night stay at the Dilman. The location is very practical – just a short walk to the historic section of town and only a ten minute walk to the train station. Because I used Bari as a base to explore the region, being close to the train station was very handy. The area around the hotel is lovely – shops, cafés, restaurants, and bookstores all nearby. I never felt unsafe returning to the hotel late in the evening, despite there being no staff there at night. The front desk staff, Raffaella, Alessia, and Norberto could not have been nicer or more helpful. When I called the hotel to book my room, Raffaella was very helpful in answering my questions about the practicalities of visiting various towns in the region by train. Alessia provided helpful advice regarding tours in Bari, and Norberto was always so cheerful, gracious, and accommodating. They were all such a pleasure to interact with. The hotel is quite modern and sleek. My room, 301, was spacious for one person, was full of light, and had a lovely balcony that ran the entire length of the room. Breakfast is served in the adjacent café/bar. The menu was somewhat limited, but service was attentive, the food arrived quickly, and it was well-prepared. I highly recommend this lovely, clean, well-located hotel with an absolutely terrific staff.

Staff is exceptional at this hotel. From the minute we arrived, Rafella, Alessia and Norberto went out of their way to help us. They were awesome and seemed sincerely interested in our plans The Location is great for walking. We enjoyed starting each day with breakfast at the bar next door. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The hotel does the best it can with the space it has, but we just wish the room and bathroom would have been a bit larger. However, we would gladly return if given the opportunity. Thank you for a nice stay!

we had a very enjoyable two night stay at the Dillman. Good location, clean and comfortable room, and nice breakfast.