Baroque art palazzo
Vaulted 18th-century salons filled with museum-worthy contemporary art open into a quiet, palm-shaded courtyard in old Lecce.
“Wisely, French studio Laboratoire Design Rabat have worked light touches on the aristocratic bones of the 1775 baroque palazzo to carve out ten large suites…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Baroque plaster ceilings meet mid-century Gio Ponti furniture and modern family-collected sculpture.
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century aristocratic palazzo preserving original vaulted ceilings and ornate marble staircases.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
it’s a luxe little gem that combines historical architecture, modern design, and contemporary art in a manner that is inimitably Italian.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The palazzo stands on a historic street in central Lecce, just paces from the intricate carvings of Basilica di Santa Croce.
The rooms
Ten suites pair restored frescoes and parquet floors with modern design, with select rooms offering private saunas and chromotherapy showers.
The pool and spa
A wooden sundeck holds an open-air plunge pool overlooking the rooftops. Below, vaulted stone rooms shelter a hydromassage bath.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Drinks and evening aperitivi are served on the wooden rooftop terrace, looking out over the old city's bell towers.
How it began
Siblings Antonia and Giacomo-Fouad Filali restored this 1775 aristocratic residence to showcase their family's storied private modern art collection.
Good to know
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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.