Conversano

The Best Western Riviera is about a 15 minute shuttle ride from Rome Airport. Check-in was quick (after we found the right line) and it didn't take long to get through security. Our flight was a little late, but we landed in Bari about 11:00am. Our driver was waiting, and it was a 45min ride to Conversano. Our hotel, Corte Altavilla, is in the old walled city. The building itself is from the 11th century, and has been restored using the old brick. No 2 rooms are the same size and shape, and there are unexpected steps and corners. Rooms are a good size, simply but attractively furnished. After a snack, and a walk to explore some of narrow twisting streets, we went to the spa for our "Salus per Aquam" treatment.
It involved a series of water treatments, different temperature showers, Turkish steam-room, hot-tub with jetted beds, a salt scrub, and the final relaxation lounge. The whole spa area is in a cellar area with the old brick walls, dark wood fixtures, and subdued lighting. A wonderful relaxing experience.
That evening we went to the restaurant on the top floor of the hotel, with a view of the roof-tops and the nearby cathedral and castle which are lit up at night. We had the tasting menu, antipasta  plate, pasta course, main & dessert. We could have done with-out the main course! Wine is very good, and reasonable, about 15 to 18 Euro for a good bottle.