Pros
- Rooms with unique lofted spaces are available
- Convenient location in historic center of Otranto near waterfront
- Rooftop with hot tub and gorgeous views of city and sea
- Buffet breakfast served on rooftop garden in warmer months
- Restaurant serving Salentine cuisine and Pugliese wines on rooftop
- Spa with Turkish bath and hot stone massage
- Within an hour of cultural and historic sites in Lecce and Gallipoli
Bottom Line
Located close to the waterfront in Otranto's picturesque historic center, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is a luxury boutique hotel with nine guest rooms and modern decor that features antique touches, natural light, and bright fabrics. The rooftop terrace offers gorgeous views of the town and sea. The hotel has a restaurant serving fresh Salentine seafood dishes and a spa with Turkish bath and hot stone treatments. The bustling surrounding area has many restaurants, small bars, cafes and artisan shops, so parking can be difficult in the summer. Guests willing to stay further from the town may want to consider Baia dei Turchi, a resort hotel with a huge pool and gym.
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Spa
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Scene
Hand-carved furniture, vaulted ceilings, and iron railings
Other than a very sleek, modern-looking front desk, the hotel's public areas are decorated with Renaissance-inspired decor. A large and elaborate crystal chandelier hangs from the vaulted ceiling of the Relaxation Room, while oversized mirrors and plush red sofa chairs fill an elegant breakfast room. Thoughtful touches, like hand-carved furniture and iron railings on some terraces, extend throughout the hotel. The rooftop garden looks out across the neighborhood, offering gorgeous views of stone buildings and the sea. Guests can stroll down a narrow pathway leading to a promenade with waterfront views, or to nearby dining and nightlife options in Otranto.
Location
On narrow street in historic center near Otranto waterfront
The hotel sits on a narrow street a short walk from the waterfront in Otranto's charming historic center. The medieval Otranto Cathedral, which has a beautiful 12th-century floor mosaic, is also a short walk from the hotel. The area is perfect for strolling, with plenty of restaurants, small bars, cafes, and artisan shops nearby. The ancient city of Lecce, known for its Baroque cathedral, is a 45-minute drive from the hotel, and Gallipoli, whose old town is a limestone island on the Ionian Sea, is an hour-drive away.
Rooms
Bright and modern with parquet floors, some with lofted space
Guest rooms are cheerful and bright, with vaulted ceilings, light blue walls, and parquet floors. Some of the rooms have an extra loft space, and some have terraces with sea views. Bathrooms are covered in tiny tiles for a mosaic-like effect, and have stand-up showers, some with rain showerheads. Rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, and mini-bars. Slippers are provided.
Features
Restaurant serving Salentine cuisine, rooftop terrace, and spa
Inside, the hotel has a bar that feels a bit cramped despite its vaulted ceiling, but rooftop dining and drinking are available. The Papaleo Restaurant serves Salentine cuisine, like pastas and fresh fish, with Pugliese wines and sweets from Lecce up on the rooftop. The breakfast buffet is also served in the rooftop garden in warmer months. A spa with a Turkish bath provides massages and other services, such as hot stones, for a fee, and there is a hot tub on the roof.
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Scene
Hand-carved furniture, vaulted ceilings, and iron railings
Other than a very sleek, modern-looking front desk, the hotel's public areas are decorated with Renaissance-inspired decor. A large and elaborate crystal chandelier hangs from the vaulted ceiling of the Relaxation Room, while oversized mirrors and plush red sofa chairs fill an elegant breakfast room. Thoughtful touches, like hand-carved furniture and iron railings on some terraces, extend throughout the hotel. The rooftop garden looks out across the neighborhood, offering gorgeous views of stone buildings and the sea. Guests can stroll down a narrow pathway leading to a promenade with waterfront views, or to nearby dining and nightlife options in Otranto.
Location
On narrow street in historic center near Otranto waterfront
The hotel sits on a narrow street a short walk from the waterfront in Otranto's charming historic center. The medieval Otranto Cathedral, which has a beautiful 12th-century floor mosaic, is also a short walk from the hotel. The area is perfect for strolling, with plenty of restaurants, small bars, cafes, and artisan shops nearby. The ancient city of Lecce, known for its Baroque cathedral, is a 45-minute drive from the hotel, and Gallipoli, whose old town is a limestone island on the Ionian Sea, is an hour-drive away.
Rooms
Bright and modern with parquet floors, some with lofted space
Guest rooms are cheerful and bright, with vaulted ceilings, light blue walls, and parquet floors. Some of the rooms have an extra loft space, and some have terraces with sea views. Bathrooms are covered in tiny tiles for a mosaic-like effect, and have stand-up showers, some with rain showerheads. Rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, and mini-bars. Slippers are provided.
Features
Restaurant serving Salentine cuisine, rooftop terrace, and spa
Inside, the hotel has a bar that feels a bit cramped despite its vaulted ceiling, but rooftop dining and drinking are available. The Papaleo Restaurant serves Salentine cuisine, like pastas and fresh fish, with Pugliese wines and sweets from Lecce up on the rooftop. The breakfast buffet is also served in the rooftop garden in warmer months. A spa with a Turkish bath provides massages and other services, such as hot stones, for a fee, and there is a hot tub on the roof.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Cable
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Concierge
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Laundry
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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