Location. Hotel Akropolis is located in the old city of Taranto, Italy, within 500 metres of the bustling new town and seafront promenade. Taranto Centrale train station is 900 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Hotel Akropolis is housed in a grand Medieval building which retains much of its original masonry and historical charm without sacrificing comfort and warmth. In the summer months, guests can take in panoramic views of the Gulf of Taranto whilst enjoying cocktails on the roof terrace. There is a solarium and wine bar and guests arriving at the hotel by car will appreciate the complimentary secure parking. A dry cleaning service is available.

The hotel has a wine bar which serves regional dishes accompanied by top quality Italian wines. In the summer months, Le Fogge restaurant is open on the roof terrace, serving varied Mediterranean cooking. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served in the hotel daily.

Hotel Akropolis has a conference room that can accommodate up to 80 delegates and Internet access is available.

Guestrooms. Air conditioned rooms have bathrooms with complimentary designer toiletries and some have jetted tubs. All rooms have satellite television, direct dial phones and minibars. For a surcharge guests can access the Internet with a high speed connection. Decor is bright and elegant, with glass topped desks. Rooms on the first floor have original 18th century majolica tiled floors.

Expert Tip. The Easter Holy Week celebration rites are the most important and attended event in Taranto. They were begun by Francesco Antonio Calo, a Tarentine nobleman, back in 1746.