Palazzo Guido

The eight day stay at Palazzo Guido made my trip to Italy most memorable. Lecce is charming, attending cooking school was amazing. However the overall stay was made even better by having this peaceful oasis to call home for the week. The proprietress, Geltrude is a warm and caring host. The rooms are impeccable, and reflect the history of Geltrude's historic family home, it makes the spaces more personal and accessible. Anything that was requested, was attended to quickly. Questions and recommendations were immediately responded to and when necessary, solutions to a serious problem (hello train strike) were attended to within minutes. If there was an option for a ten star review I would give one.

Having never traveled to Puglia before, I was intrigued by the idea of staying in a non-traditional hotel. Lecce boasts many B&Bs and one or two 5-star properties. But we chose Palazzo Guido and couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more. Palazzo Guido is overseen by Geltrude, who is gracious, kind, and welcoming. The rooms and common areas are immaculate. The breakfast buffet is plentiful (with beautiful and delicious cakes baked on site by Christina). Most important is that Geltrude can work magic: When the trains went on strike, she arranged alternative transportation for us within 30 minutes. Lecce is a fun place to visit, and we were delighted with our choice of Palazzo Guido.

Palazzo Guido was one of our most favourite places to stay in Italy. If you appreciate history, old world beauty but with modern comforts, architecture, amazing service tailored to you and delivered with an authentic and personal touch, then this is where you should stay in Lecce. Our room was huge, light, airy and filled with the magic of the past but never felt old or stale. I loved the big beautiful romantic windows and all the interesting objet d'art around our room and the hotel. The bathroom was sparkling clean and modern. Geltrude was our host and from beginning to end she exceeded expectations without being the least bit intrusive nor fussy. I only had to ask for a restaurant, hairdresser, maybe a special tour to the coast? etc. and she was more than obliging - everything she recommended and organised was spot on and she worked with us to curate the perfect experience when we needed some guidance. She genuinely took pride in trying to understand what we liked in order to make the most appropriate suggestions. It felt effortless on her part but I know she works very hard! Just part of the incredible hospitality you have read about in other reviews - it's true. I wish there were more Geltrude's in the world - she was professional, friendly, so knowledgeable and basically just a very cool person. Hotel Palazzo is memorable because you have all the elegance and comforts of a modern hotel but feel like you are a guest in someone's amazing home. Personally, I don't feel quite as inspired by an ultra expensive modern luxury hotel which can feel a little soulless at times. This was different! We felt so relaxed after our 4-night stay and were sad to leave. It's wonderful - book it!

Che meraviglia! What a wonderful stay! We are still dreaming. Palazzo Guido is a real hidden gem. This place has a soul and is incredibly charming. As soon as you walk through the door of the Palazzo, you enter a unique atmosphere and you feel at home. With a 5* service, the staff will take care of you like if you were a countess who has lived here forever. The place is confidential and calm, which is very relaxing. Start your day with a delicious breakfast served on porcelain and silverware, and finish it with a tasty cocktail on the Palazzo rooftop with an incredible view on the Church. A huge thanks to the owner Geltrude and to Christina & Antonio for making us feel special.

A delightful palace located in the perfect spot to walk around Lecce. The Palazzo is modern with a european flare. We stayed in a well appointed triple room with comfortable beds and a modern shower. High ceilings, beautiful decor and iconic objects. Amazing breakfast buffet filled with lots of goodies and wonderful rooftop views for your Welcome Drink. Geltrude and Antonio also are fabulous hosts!

Palazzo Guido is the most beautiful hotel in Lecce. The decor and architecture is so unique and nothing like I’ve seen before. We were lucky enough to have a full tour by the owner and also enjoyed the use of the spa while we were there too. Drinks on the rooftop, and wonderful local recommendations from Geltrude. We were totally looked after. The perfect way to spend our honeymoon. We will definitely return!