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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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Otranto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Otranto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    professionally run with excellent and friendly staff
  • Cheryl
    Italy Italy
    The staff were really friendly and helpful and went the extra mile to help with everything.
  • Hanka
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Perfect location a few meters from the cathedral. Beautiful terrace overlooking the old town. Staff very nice and helpful in every way. We were obviously one of the first visitors of the new season and you could see that they were happy with us....

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Hotel Palazzo Papaleo
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 20 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hotel Palazzo Papaleo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

  • Room options at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Palazzo Papaleo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Solarium
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Cooking class
    • Facial treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Waxing services
    • Open-air bath
    • Make up services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Hotel Palazzo Papaleo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is 50 yards from the centre of Otranto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo on this page.

  • Check-in at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Palazzo Papaleo has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.