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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo
Offering a rooftop terrace with hot tub, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is next to Otranto Cathedral, a few steps from the sea. This historic building now has a contemporary design with marble, mosaic and chrome. Rooms are bright and spacious and have an elegant design with wood floors. They are all air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each one has a modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Palazzo Papaleo serves a buffet breakfast each morning, which can be enjoyed on the terrace during summer. Drinks are available from the stylish bar and guests can treat themselves to a massage or Turkish bath. This small 5-star hotel is actually family run. Staff share local knowledge and provide lots of useful tourist information.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lesley
United Kingdom“Next to sea in old town , staff were lovely arranging transport to and from station and giving us a quiet room” - Jenni
Ireland“We were welcomed by the most wonderful staff member, who truly went above and beyond to accommodate us, even with our early arrival. The room was spacious and featured a very comfortable bed, with a balcony overlooking the lively streets below....” 
Barron Ireland“The location of the hotel was great, we were in the middle of everything, the lovely narrow streets with restaurants and shops”- Andrew United Kingdom“Perfect location and the roof top terrace was amazing, staff were really helpful and nothing was too much trouble.”
- Martinussen
Denmark“The hotel was such a nice experience in every way. The location is right in the old city close to the sea. The room was wonderful; it had a small balcony facing the sea, a nice bathroom and a very comfortable bed. Cleaning and tidying of the room...” - Andrew
Germany“Everything! Our room had a huge terrace and balcony. The bed was soo comfortable. The staff were amazing. The roof terrace is a wonderful place to watch the sun go down after a day sightseeing.” - Noel United Kingdom“Its location, style and excellent staff who made our stay very special. The hotel is an old palace converted to a hotel keeping many traditional styling features and includes a wonderful roof terrace with panoramic views over the bay. It’s next...”
- Nicola United Kingdom“From the moment we arrived on receiving a warm welcome from our receptionist we felt completely relaxed. It is a beautiful hotel in a great location and we enjoyed the delicious breakfasts on the roof terrace and appreciated the helpful, friendly...”
Rebecca United Kingdom“The hosts, Paolo and Teresa couldn't do enough for us, they helped us with restaurant bookings and a visit to their family olive grove masseria which was brilliant and the breakfast was great, lots of options and they even catered to my gluten...”- Colin United Kingdom“The staff were excellent. Very friendly and welcoming. The rooftop bar is lovely for a predinner drink. The location is right in the middle of the old town, so perfect for sightseeing and the beaches.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Peccato di Vino
- CuisineItalian
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the Turkish bath and massages are available at an additional cost. The rooftop hot tub is only available during summer.
Please inform Hotel Palazzo Papaleo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property is located within a pedestrian-only zone.
When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 075057A100021276, IT075057A100021276
