Best Western Hotel Dei Cavalieri  

In Barletta, Puglia — a 4-star hotel halfway between Bari and Foggia and within easy walking distance of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, the Colossus and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Great base for day trips to Castel del Monte, Padre Pio's sanctuary, the Gargano National Park and the Margherita di Savoia thermal baths.

Rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, wooden floors and hardwood furnishings with local natural stone accents; choose Classic, Superior or Junior Suite. Private bathrooms come with tubs or showers, and rooms include safes, desks and complimentary wired and wireless internet.

Wellness is a highlight — full spa with hammam, steam bath, Kneipp path, massages, an indoor pool and a fitness area. The hotel is family-friendly and pet-friendly, offers free breakfast and free parking, plus a bar, café and a complimentary beach shuttle for sand-and-sea mornings.

Conference center, meeting rooms and a business center support events and incentive trips. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, train-station pick-up (limited hours) and free self-parking make business travel easy.

An on-site restaurant focuses on authentic Puglian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients; there's also a coffee shop/café, a bar/lounge and room service during limited hours. Daily free breakfast gets the day started right.