Unbelievable Vico Regio Hotel: Casarano, Italy's Hidden Gem!

Vico Regio Hotel Casarano Italy

Unbelievable Vico Regio Hotel: Casarano, Italy's Hidden Gem!

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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because I’m about to spill the beans (and maybe a little bit of olive oil) on the Unbelievable Vico Regio Hotel: Casarano, Italy, a Hidden Gem! Honestly, I was skeptical. “Unbelievable”? Sounds like marketing hype, right? Wrong. This place… this place… it got to me.

First off, let's tackle the practical stuff, because, you know, adulting.

Accessibility: They got it right. Wheelchair accessible? YES! Elevator? Yep. That's a huge win right off the bat. I'm not a wheelchair user, but I always appreciate a hotel that actually thinks about accessibility. It shows they're thinking about, well, everyone.

Internet Access: Alright, let's be real: Wi-Fi is a basic human right now. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! and you will find Internet [LAN] too! They've got it, and it works. More importantly, it's strong. No buffering while you're trying to Instagram your perfectly plated pasta (which, let's be honest, is a priority). Wi-Fi in public areas is also available, for those moments you have to show off your Aperol Spritz in the lobby.

Cleanliness and Safety: Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: the pandemic. And the Vico Regio? They’re on it. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Room sanitization between stays? Double check. Hand sanitizer? Everywhere. Seriously, I might have had enough to bathe in by the end of my stay. They've even got staff trained in safety protocol. Look, I’m not saying you should lick the handrails (though I did consider it, just to test them), but I felt genuinely safe. The Cashless payment service is a nice touch too, and the fact that they offer a Doctor/nurse on call just in case, gives real peace of mind. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter is observed, which I appreciated.

I'd be lying if I said all the precautions didn't make me a bit nervous, initially. But honestly? As soon as you see the staff is not treating the protocols like inconveniences but part of their daily routine, it is nice.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Now we're talking! This is where Vico Regio truly shines. Restaurants, plural! And not just any restaurants, but restaurants that serve real Italian food. (I'm looking at you, bland hotel buffets of the world).

The Buffet in the restaurant? Pure, glorious carbs. Okay, let me be honest, the Western breakfast was alright. But the Asian breakfast? I didn't even try. But the A la carte in restaurant? Chef's Kiss! There are even Vegetarian restaurants which I appreciated. Coffee/tea in restaurant is available. Let's just say I may or may not have started every morning with a cappuccino the size of my head. The hotel has Coffee shop and they also offer Asian cuisine in restaurant, because why not? And let's not forget the all-important Bar for those pre-dinner Aperol Spritzes (or post-dinner digestifs, if you’re feeling fancy). The Poolside bar is a lovely addition, and offer things such as Happy hour and Bottle of water. They even offer Desserts in restaurant. The Snack bar kept me going between meals (because, again, carbs).

The restaurant itself is gorgeous. The ambiance is perfect for an evening of indulgence. The staff is friendly, efficient, and always happy to offer recommendations.

The thing that truly made the dining experience sing, however, was the Soup in restaurant. I'll never forget the moment when I took my first sip of their tomato soup. It wasn't just a soup; it was an experience. A symphony of flavors, a warm embrace on a chilly evening. I'm getting emotional just thinking about it. Okay, I need a moment…

Services and Conveniences: Okay, they really get the basics right here. Concierge? Absolutely. Daily housekeeping? You betcha. Laundry service? Thank goodness. And the Luggage storage saved my sanity more than once. Air conditioning in public area is a welcome addition. Air conditioning is available in all rooms of course. The Doorman is a nice touch.

For the Kids: I'm not a parent, but I noticed they have Kids facilities and a Babysitting service. The Family/child friendly vibe is definitely there.

Things to Do, Ways to Relax: This is where Unbelievable Vico Regio is going to blow you away. They do not skimp.

The Spa: Okay, let's just dive in. First, the Sauna? Glorious. Steamy, relaxing, and utterly perfect. The Steamroom? Equally amazing. Massage? Mandatory. I opted for the full-body massage, and I’m pretty sure I levitated off the table for the next hour. The Spa/sauna is incredible! They even offer a Body scrub! This one, however, was a touch too granular for my liking, but hey, can't win 'em all, right? The Foot bath was a lovely touch, helping you unwind fully during the Body wrap.

The Swimming Pool: Oh, it is great! Swimming pool [outdoor]. It looks awesome, and I did not want to leave the Pool with view.

The Fitness Center: If you're into that sort of thing (I'm not, but I did stroll through), they have a Gym/fitness center, and it looked surprisingly well-equipped!

Available in All Rooms: Okay, let's get down to it. Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens, Additional toilet.

Getting Around: Airport transfer is available, and they also have Car park [free of charge], Bicycle parking, Taxi service, Valet parking, Car park [on-site], Car power charging station.

For the special events: You are covered! From Audio-visual equipment for special events, to Indoor venue for special events, Outdoor venue for special events the hotel can host your Seminars, Meetings, Meeting/banquet facilities, Seminars, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting

Room for Improvement (Because Nothing is Perfect):

• The toiletries could be a little fancier.
• I did spot a tiny bit of wallpaper peeling in my room. Not a huge deal, but… perfection, you know?
• I was actually too busy enjoying myself to use the Business facilities such as Xerox/fax in business center, Invoice provided.

Would I go back? Absolutely. In a heartbeat. My soul practically sighed with relief when I found Unbelievable Vico Regio Hotel: Casarano, Italy, a Hidden Gem!

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Vico Regio Hotel Casarano Italy

Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into my chaotic Italian escapade at the Vico Regio Hotel in Casarano. Forget perfectly polished itineraries; this is the real, messy, glorious truth. Consider this your warning – it's probably going to be a bumpy ride.

The Vico Regio: My Love-Hate Affair (and It's Complicated)

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Olive Oil Revelation (and the Great Panic)

• 14:00 - Arrival & Orientation (or, the Art of Doing Nothing, Italian Style). Okay, so, the drive from Bari Airport? Let's just say Italian drivers have opinions. Also, I forgot my adaptor. Panic. Pure, unadulterated panic. Imagine a small, sweaty human pacing around a hotel lobby, muttering about dead phone batteries and the impending social media fallout. That was me. The Vico Regio? Charming enough, I guess. Beautiful courtyard… too hot to enjoy properly. At least the staff were blessedly patient with my flailing attempts at Italian.
• 15:00 - Room Reconnaissance & Disappointment. My room? Perfectly fine… until I tried to turn on the light. Another minor crisis. Turns out, the lightbulb was kaput. Seriously. This is the kind of thing that sends my inner control freak into a full-blown meltdown. Luckily, a sweet porter fixed it in record time. Bless him.
• 16:00 - The Olive Oil Epiphany. Okay, this is where things get interesting. The Vico Regio has a small, unassuming courtyard where they do tastings. I figured, why not? I mean, how exciting can olive oil really be? Turns out, very exciting. I felt like I was experiencing the world anew. We went through a few different varieties, and the intense sensory experience and flavors transported me. I can tell you though, I bought so many bottles…I felt like I am a part of that place. It's a love now.
• 18:00 - Dinner at the Hotel Restaurant (and the Culinary Rollercoaster). This is where the messy reality starts. The menu? All in Italian. My Italian? Let's just say it's "basic tourist." Luckily, the waiter was a saint, and after much pointing and grinning, I landed on a "Primi" and a "Secondi." The pasta? Divine. The secondi? A slightly rubbery, and tough, piece of something that might have once been chicken. Still, the wine flowed freely (and that's what matters, right?!).
• 21:00 - Evening stroll around Casarano (and the existential dread). Casarano is charming. It's where I can see the real Italy. Seeing the place, walking around, seeing the people. I walked around the town, got lost, and found a gelato spot that was absolutely worth it.

Day 2: Beaches, Beeswax, and a Near-Death Experience (Maybe)

• 09:00 - Breakfast (and the Great Cappuccino Struggle). The breakfast buffet? Fine. The coffee? Ah, the coffee. I'm usually a black coffee kind of person. But the cappuccino, I think it's my favorite.
• 10:00 - Beach Day at Gallipoli (and the Parking Predicament). Gallipoli, it's so gorgeous. The beaches are beautiful, the water is turquoise, and it's everything you imagine the Italian coast to be. However, the parking? Absolute chaos. Seriously, it's every woman for herself. I think I nearly caused a minor international incident trying to squeeze my tiny rental car into a space.
• 13:00 - Lunch in Gallipoli (and the Seafood Overload). Fresh seafood! I felt like I was in paradise.
• 15:00 - Exploring Galatina (and the Church of Saint Catherine and the Basilica of Saint Catherine). Galatina. It's where the local culture is. Galatina's the home of the Basilica of Saint Catherine. I had an emotional reaction. The Basilica is breathtaking. It had a massive impact on my spiritual side. I was lost here, and I loved it.
• 18:00 - Back to the Vico Regio (and Bee-Related Drama). Back at the hotel, I was sitting in the courtyard. Out of nowhere, a bee got very close to my face! I'm terrified of bees. Turns out, there was a swarm. The staff came to the rescue. They waved some hand-held fans, and the bees were gone in about 20 minutes.
• 20:00 - Dinner at the Hotel (and the Pasta-Induced Slumber). I had another pasta. I went to bed.

Day 3: Markets, Mayhem, and My Final Judgement

• 09:00 - The Market Experience Casarano has a market. The locals are very friendly. I feel like I am a part of their life.
• 12:00 - the Vico Regio's Pool (and Sunburn Alert!). The pool? A lifesaver. The sun? Brutal. I may have spent a little too long soaking up the rays. Definitely got a bit crispy.
• 14:00 - Packing (and the Great Souvenir Debacle). Because I bought way too many olive oils, I am running out of space. The souvenir struggle is real.
• 16:00 - Emotional Farewell. I love the place. I can feel it.

Final Thoughts:

The Vico Regio Hotel? It’s not perfect (that lightbulb, ugh!). But it's charming, it’s real, and it's where I discovered the magic of olive oil (and developed a mild bee phobia). Would I go back? Absolutely. Even with the imperfections, the occasional parking disasters, and the potential for another tough piece of chicken. Because that's life, isn't it? A little messy, a little imperfect, but full of extraordinary moments. And sometimes, that's exactly what you need.

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Vico Regio Hotel Casarano ItalyOkay, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your sterile, corporate FAQ. We're diving headfirst into the gloriously messy, occasionally frustrating, and utterly unforgettable experience that is the Unbelievable Vico Regio Hotel in Casarano, Italy. Here goes nothing... and by nothing, I mean a whole lotta something.

1. Is the Vico Regio *really* "unbelievable"? Sounds kinda... over the top, no?

Okay, let's be real. The name had me side-eyeing it too. "Unbelievable," huh? Sounds like marketing hype. But then you arrive. And… well, yeah. It's kinda unbelievable. Not in the "flying cars and robot butlers" way, mind you. More like "How can something this charming, this *authentically* Italian, exist?" It's a slow-burn kind of unbelievable. The kind that creeps up on you, like the scent of freshly baked bread wafting from the kitchen at 7 am. Or the feeling of pure, unadulterated relaxation that settles over you after a day of exploring. It’s got more soul than a Motown record, but yeah, it does have its flaws too... which I'll get to, promise!

2. What's the vibe? Like, what can I *really* expect?

Picture this: you're strolling through a sleepy, sun-drenched Casarano. Cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, the scent of lemons and something indescribably... Italian. The Vico Regio is that vibe, *embodied*. Think cozy. Think rustic. Think… Grandma's house, but if Grandma was an incredibly stylish Italian woman with an eye for detail. Forget sterile hotel rooms, it's more like staying in a beautifully restored old building, lovingly furnished with antiques and local crafts. It's not about glitz and glamour; it's about feeling instantly at home. And maybe getting yelled at (affectionately) by the owner for trying to sneak a second croissant. True story, happened to me. And I loved it. Now, maybe it's just me, but I enjoy being told what to do, sometimes. It's a good thing!

3. The rooms! Give me the lowdown. Practicalities, please!

Right, so the rooms are… individual. By which I mean, expect character. Lots of it. Think exposed stone walls, hand-painted tiles, maybe a tiny balcony overlooking a charming courtyard (which, incidentally, is also where the breakfast happens. Heaven!). The beds? Honestly, cloud-like. They might not be perfectly symmetrical; this ain’t a chain hotel! But the charm more than makes up for any slight imperfections. On the practical side, air conditioning is a blessing in the Puglian heat, and Wi-Fi is generally decent… although, let's be honest, you should be trying to disconnect and get lost. Trust me, the best moments are the ones when you're *not* glued to your phone. They *do* have mini-fridges, which are crucial for keeping those *birra* cold. And a hairdryer, because, well, no judgement. Because, I swear, I forgot mine once!

4. Breakfast! Spill the tea. Actually, spill the orange juice. Is it any good?

Oh, the breakfast. The breakfast is… *chef's kiss*. Forget your sad continental buffet. Think: fresh pastries that melt in your mouth, local cheeses and cured meats, crusty bread, homemade jams, and the aforementioned freshly squeezed orange juice. And the coffee? Strong, delicious, and perfectly Italian. The one negative thing, is there aren't enough of the mini pastries. But, honestly, I'm not sure if that's a *real* complaint! I mean, sometimes, maybe it feels like a *lot*. But then you're getting a whole week of this! And after the first few days, you just... get into the rhythm.

5. What's the deal with the location? Casarano… is it in the middle of nowhere?

Okay, so here's the thing. Casarano isn't on the Amalfi Coast. It's not packed with Insta-influencers. But that's *exactly* why it's amazing. It's a proper, authentic Italian town. No tourist traps. Just real life. The Vico Regio itself is well-situated. You can walk to restaurants, cafes, and shops. It's also a great base for exploring the Salento Peninsula – the heel of Italy. Gorgeous beaches are a short drive away (Gallipoli is a must!), and Lecce, the "Florence of the South," is easily accessible. HOWEVER… and this is important… be prepared for some driving. Renting a car is essential, unless you are fond of public transit. And the parking in Casarano can be a bit of an adventure. But honestly, it's all part of the charm.

6. Speaking of charm, what's the staff like? Are they friendly? Do they speak English?

The staff? They *are* the charm. This isn't a faceless hotel chain; it's a family (or, at least, it feels like one!). They are incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely care about your experience. English is spoken to varying degrees. You might need to brush up on your Italian (or rely on Google Translate), but the effort is rewarded. You'll find yourself communicating with a combination of broken languages, gestures, and sheer good will. Which, honestly, is part of the fun. The owner, (I forget her name but I’m sure I’ll remember it after writing this) is a force of nature. She's hands-on, passionate, and makes you feel like you're a guest in her home. Now, this is how you know a place has got it going on: after a long day of driving, the most I remember is going to bed!

7. Okay, let's get REAL. What are the downsides? And be honest!

Alright, alright, I'm not going to lie. Perfection doesn't exist, not even at the Vico Regio. The internet isn't the strongest (but hey, *embrace the disconnect!*). Walls are thin, so you *might* hear your neighbors chatting (or snoring, depending on your luck). And, as mentioned, the parking can be a bit of a free-for-all. And, if you're expecting a 5-star luxury experience with room service and a concierge, you might need to adjust your expectations. There's no pool. No gym. But honestly, those things feel irrelevant. Because what it lacks in amenities, it more than makes up for in experience. And it might even be better than you think. (I didn't even realize it had issues with the Internet until I missed an important meeting. Which, *whoops*).

8. What about the nearby restaurants? Any recommendations?

Oh, the food! *The food!* You're in Puglia, folks. FoodBook For Rest

Vico Regio Hotel Casarano Italy

Vico Regio Hotel Casarano Italy

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