First and foremost the staff are wonderful. From the moment we checked in, I really appreciated the detailed description of the old town and what to see. They really seemed to care. The place is very clean and well maintained, the roof terrace is lovely, the air conditioning is quiet and effective. The breakfast is good with a wide selection of fresh buffet items available. The staff were happy to satisfy our random requests for various food and drink. Very easy to park outside in the square for free. The town of Taranto has a fascinating history up to and including the notorious industrial problems which are now improved to the extent that tourism is possible and for me at least very interesting.

I can’t really think of anything. Maybe more bath products than just combined shampoo/shower gel would be nice.

For a Southern Italian three star hotel, this exceeded our expectations. Room was comfortable but small (probably not for Italy), and had all that we would expect. Compact shower toilet that worked well with sufficient hot water and towels. Air conditioning good. Clumsy key you had to keep handing in, and lift temperamental. We had a kettle in our room so bring supplies (of coffee). Breakfast was basic and hot food was tepid, but that is normal for south Italy. Chaps at front of house could not have been more helpful. I would use the hotel again if I went to Taranto. Position is great for railway station and old town. Lots of good restaurants within a few minutes.

This accommodation has very helpful staff who were able to answer all of our questions, and provide tips about Taranto and things to do. The breakfast was lovely, with plenty of choices. Our bedroom and ensuite were also very comfortable and clean.

Our only disappointment was the area surrounding the accommodation. The old town is very run-down, and whilst we understand that a high level of funding is about to be spent rejuvenating the area, we found the paths/walkways in the immediate area very smelly and with a lot of rubbish. But the accommodation was a haven in the middle of this.

The staff were very friendly and helpful with local information. The hotel itself is very well decorated and tidy but just a small dining room mainly used for breakfast. On the third floor is a terrace that can be used by all guests. Our room had a terrace which was almost as big as the room, which was lovely to sit in the evening.

Our room was lovely if a tad small, however, the bathroom and in particular the shower cubicle was very small, we were only just able to get in through the door sideways. In addition, the air conditioning would go off through the night, and it was very hot (up to 39 degrees) when we were there.

The property is very well kept. The rooms are comfortable and the air conditioning was perfect for the hot days we visited. We had a lovely terrace on which we enjoyed evenings with snacks and a bottle of wine. Breakfast on the main level was also very nice - simple but very good and ideal for our tastes.

The location is in the part of the old city that is not yet renovated. It provides a very authentic and raw feel for Taranto. The more industrial side. But sitting in the old city and next to the water was more than enough ambience and was what we desired.

I like Taranto. It’s a city that has been much criticised but I really like the historic centre. Although it has been neglected for many years it is, in my opinion, a fabled land of wonders, an important city in Magna Grecia to which the passage of time and the modern world hasn’t been kind. There are many magnificent abandoned palaces in the historic centre, some beautifully restored monuments and overall I find it a remarkable and enchanting place. Perhaps more so because so much of it is abandoned. Don’t expect the romance of Tuscany, this is a gritty city but it is an intriguing and atmospheric place. And there is romance here, a different romance of crumbling magnificence framed by views of a shimmering ultramarine sea. Within all this grit there are many wonders to be found like the Capellone di San Cataldo and ancient Greek ruins just below street level that various people we met were proud to show to us. That’s why I liked Arcangelo Hotel. The old city is all about survival and grit and Arcangelo is a sympathetic and carefully restored building at the entrance to the old city; one of a number of activities that are contributing to the revival of this city. Arcangelo is surrounded by many buildings waiting their turn and this hotel offers a glimpse of the grace of what once was. I liked the lovely cooling and soothing interiors, the stone floors and stone vaulted ceilings. The decor was understated and elegant, the bed large and very comfortable. Everything was very clean, the Wi-Fi and air conditioning excellent. The breakfast was simple but good and perhaps my only criticism was our bathroom was very compact - completely functional and nice but a little too cosy. All things considered however I think it’s an excellent base to explore the city.

As previously mentioned the bathroom was compact and I managed to elbow myself a couple of times. but it wasn’t a problem - any small negatives were far outweighed by the positives.

The hotel was very close to the main train station and also near the old town. The staff were polite, professional, friendly and very helpful, even going as far as going to local shops to change a E50 note into smaller denominations. We were given a room with a balcony that you could sit out on which was not booked.

When the breakfast room was full of guests , space was limited. Breakfast had limited choices, however, what was available was in ready supply.

This was a very special accommodation in a very unique area of Taranto. The room was one of the nicest rooms in which we ever stayed in our travels to Europe. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. We are fortunate that we decided to spend an overnight in old town Taranto on our three vacation to southern Italy. We wish we had been able to stay longer and hope to return soon. With the improvements being completed in old town, we would say to get to old town Taranto soon before it becomes another overran tourist destination.

The breakfast was nice, the pastries were delicious. We got a free room upgrade when we arrived, which was a kind unexpected treat. The hotel staff is amazing and provided good recommendations of places and restaurants to visit.

We went there over the 01-May public holiday, and finding a parking spot was tricky. We always managed but it was not hassle-free. Be mindful of that if going by car especially in peak periods.

We were thrilled with the design of the room, especially the use of traditional materials from the Puglia Region. Upon arrival we were treated to a relaxing beverage and confection on the rooftop patio by purchasing host Fabio. We enjoyed a restful sleep in the well appointed room, on a very comfortable bed, and a quiet room which was well isolated from street noise. The hotel staff was very helpful, prompt and courteous. The breakfast was enjoyable, with a good selection of baked goods, juices, meats and cheeses, and coffee made to order. Parking was not assigned, but was readily available around the Piazza at no cost. The hotel is located close to several excellent seafood restaurants serving the freshest seafood, and is only minutes by foot from major Taranto historical and modern commercial attractions.

There were no aspects of this hotel that we found unattractive or objectionable. We will stay here again when in the region.