Hotel Albània

Never having been to Italy before, I had no prior expectations but was delighted with this small, modern, spotless, no frills hotel close to the seafront. Pleasant, friendly, helpful staff - those on reception speak English. I was staying there alone but had a spacious, modern, fairly basic, family bedroom and small shower room - had everything I needed. Bright, airy restaurant on 3rd (top) floor with small outside terrace. Good, plentiful, varied breakfasts - cereals, fresh fruit, yoghourts, tomato crostini, ham, cheeses, choice of breads, croissants, pastries, local cakes, home made jams, fruit juice, tea, coffee. They do evening meals too, but didn't try those as I met up most evenings with family members staying in other locations around Otranto - we were all there for a wedding. Street outside room noisy until 2am most nights and particularly on weekend when a fiesta was on - scooters, motorbikes, car horns, crowds returning from local bars and restaurants - but not a problem with shutters and windows closed and air con on - when it worked!. All in all I enjoyed my stay here and would not hesitate to return if the chance arose.