Hotel Palazzo Papaleo - Otranto
40.146126, 18.491216Overview
5-star hotel in Otranto's historic center with rooftop terrace and Jacuzzi
Location and Building
Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is next to Otranto Cathedral and a few steps from the sea, inside the exclusively pedestrian historic center. The building is a historic palazzo with contemporary design elements, using marble, mosaic, and chrome throughout. Guests arrive via a luggage drop-off point before parking, with assistance provided for baggage transfer through the Limited Traffic Zone.
Dining and Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served each morning on the rooftop terrace, with views over the bay and the old town. The on-site restaurant focuses on fresh Salentine seafood and local wines, offering personalized dining experiences catered to guest preferences. Drinks are available from the stylish bar, and wine/champagne and special diet menus are also offered.
Wellness and Relaxation
Hotel Palazzo Papaleo Otranto has an intimate wellness center exclusively for hotel guests, including a spa and Turkish bath. The spa offers massages, body treatments, facials, and a steam room, along with beauty services such as manicures and hair treatments. An outdoor hot tub is located on the rooftop terrace, available for guest use.
Rooms and Suites
Rooms are bright and spacious with wood floors, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer, and certain rooms include a balcony or terrace. The hotel offers room configurations suitable for families, including allergy-free and soundproof rooms.
Services and Activities
This family-run 5-star hotel provides tailor-made holiday planning services, including bike tours, walking tours, and local cultural experiences. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, express check-in/out, and luggage storage, with staff sharing local knowledge and restaurant recommendations. Babysitting/child services are available, and the hotel has facilities for disabled guests including wheelchair access and grab rails in bathrooms.
- Location: Next to Otranto Cathedral, a few steps from the Adriatic Sea
- Rooms: Bright rooms with wood floors, balcony options, and modern bathrooms
- Dining: Rooftop terrace breakfast; restaurant serving Salentine seafood and local wines
- Wellness: Intimate wellness center with Turkish bath, massages, and rooftop hot tub
- Services: Family-run with tailor-made holiday planning and local cultural tours
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms, grab rails, and elevator to all floors
Licence number: 075057A100021276,IT075057A100021276
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed1 Single bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Handicap parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body wraps
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Hotel Palazzo Papaleo
| 💵 Lowest room price | 157 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 90.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Casale, BDS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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