Nicotel Wellness Corato

Location. Hotel Nicotel Wellness is located in Corato, Italy, which lies eight kilometres from the historic town of Ruvo and 50 kilometres from the city of Bari.

Hotel Features. This five-storey hotel features modern architecture and a white, curving façade. Beauty services are available and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk of this smoke-free property can offer currency exchange, concierge services and the use of a safe-deposit box. The air-conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access and complimentary parking is available.

The Wellness Restaurant serves regional dishes in a contemporary setting with views of the gardens and swimming pool. Buffet breakfast is complimentary, and dinner is complimentary for guests on the half-board rate plan.

The full-service health spa offers a sauna and massage treatments; the services of a dietician and a physiotherapist are available. The gym has fitness equipment and aerobics classes, and there is an indoor swimming pool. There are two outdoor pools and a multi- purpose sports pitch.

Guestrooms. The 76 guestrooms have light decor and modern furnishings including desks. All are equipped with satellite television and air conditioning. Other standard amenities include complimentary newspapers, hair dryers and makeup mirrors. The hotel offers a half-board rate which includes buffet breakfast and dinner; drinks are excluded.

Expert Tip. Castel del Monte, in Andria, 15 kilometres from the hotel, was built by Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, who apparently liked the number eight. The castle features an octagonal layout with octagonal towers at each corner; it also has an outstanding Gothic gateway.