Salento, ItalyGallipoli
Hotel Palazzo del Corso
Restored waterfront palazzo
Gallipoli Salento, Italy
Opened
2000
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
Palace & PalaceRestored waterfront palazzo
Two joined nineteenth-century residences face the harbor, balancing period grandeur with a breezy rooftop terrace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Contrasting wings pair restored frescoed suites with sleek, white-marble contemporary spaces.
Notable
Original nineteenth-century frescoes and Lecce limestone masonry anchor the historic Ravenna wing.
Listed
Fourteen rooms offer split-level suites and attentive service along Gallipoli's waterfront.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its rooms and suites span two historic buildings, and are divided into Classic and Fashion design styles; the latter is more modern, but both options are stylish.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Corso Roma sits at the front door, just steps from the limestone bridge into Gallipoli's island old town.
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The rooms
Classic suites keep their original nineteenth-century ceiling frescoes, while the adjoining wing opts for crisp white marble.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A rooftop hydrotherapy plunge pool looks out across the harbor, flanked by sun loungers on the open-air deck.
The spa and gym
Massages take place beneath vaulted ceilings in the wellness room, and the gym has Technogym machines.
Restaurant
Ristorante DolceVita
Set above the harbor, rooftop tables serve Puglian seafood prepared with olive oil from the owners' estate.
How it began
The De Donno family rescued two abandoned estates in 2000, joining them to establish Gallipoli's first luxury boutique stay.
Salento
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.