# Patria Palace Hotel Lecce - Leading Hotels of the World > A restored 18th-century mansion in the heart of Lecce, steps from the Basilica di Santa Croce, with frescoed ceilings, a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant serving classic Puglian cuisine. **Key facts** - 5-star hotel - Lecce, Italy - Piazzetta Riccardi 13, 73100 Lecce, Italy - Chain: Leading Hotels of the World - Brand: Leading Hotels of the World - Preferred-partner programme: Leaders Club - Page: https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/italy/lecce/patria-palace-lecce-the-leading-hotels-of-the-world ## About Standing in the heart of Lecce's old city, Patria Palace occupies an 18th-century aristocratic mansion that has watched centuries of southern Italian life unfold from its windows. The building's original character remains beautifully intact — ornate frescoes, carved beamed ceilings, and stone fountains that once belonged to Lecce's noble families now set the backdrop for one of Puglia's finest addresses. Step outside and you're practically in the shadow of the Basilica of Santa Croce, with the Roman amphitheater just a short walk away. Few hotels in Italy can claim a position quite like this one. The guest rooms balance the building's historic grandeur with genuine modern comfort, featuring marble bathrooms and reliable Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms facing the city offer sweeping views across terracotta rooftops and baroque spires, while those overlooking the basilica provide a front-row seat to one of the most elaborately decorated facades in the country. Superior rooms come with their own private terraces — a worthwhile upgrade if you're planning to spend any time in Lecce's famously warm evenings. Each morning begins with a generous buffet of local pastries, cheeses, and Puglian cold cuts, and the rooftop terrace — where the staff serve aperitifs at sundown — quickly becomes the kind of place you don't want to leave. The hotel's restaurant focuses on the honest, ingredient-driven cooking that defines this corner of Italy, drawing on the extraordinary produce of the surrounding Salento countryside. Between June and mid-August, guests also have access to a private beach area, offering a welcome escape from the city heat. Throughout your stay, the staff prove consistently thoughtful — quick with restaurant recommendations, familiar with the region's lesser-known corners, and happy to arrange whatever logistics you need. This is a hotel where the people running it clearly take pride in the place. Patria Palace Hotel Lecce - Leading Hotels of the World is part of Leaders Club, the The Leading Hotels of the World preferred-partner programme. First Row Travel can book Leaders Club hotels such as the Patria Palace Hotel Lecce - Leading Hotels of the World with exclusive benefits such as daily complimentary breakfast for 2 and early check-in/Late Check-out, at no extra cost and with no booking fees. ## Exclusive benefits Included when you book with First Row Travel: - Daily complimentary breakfast for 2 - Early check-in/Late Check-out* - VIP Welcome - Personalized Trip Planning & Support ## Accommodations - **Superior Double Room** (258 m², sleeps 2) - **Deluxe Double Room with Terrace** (269 m², sleeps 2) - **Deluxe Double Room with City View** (280 m², sleeps 2) - **Deluxe Double Room** (301 m², sleeps 2) - **Junior Suite with City View** (355 m², sleeps 2) - **Junior Suite** (366 m², sleeps 2) - **Suite with Terrace** (484 m², sleeps 2) - **Suite** (592 m², sleeps 2) - **Deluxe Suite** (624 m², sleeps 2) ## Amenities Parking, Internet, Restaurant, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker, Bar, Private beach area ## Common questions **Where is Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World located?** Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World is located in the heart of Lecce, next to the Basilica of Santa Croce and just a few steps from the Roman amphitheater, placing you in the center of one of Italy's most historic and beautiful cities. **What types of rooms are available at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World?** Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World offers a variety of luxurious accommodations, including the Deluxe Double Room with Terrace, Deluxe Double Room with City View, Deluxe Double Room, Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite, Junior Suite with City View, Superior Double Room, Suite, and Suite with Terrace. **Does Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World have a restaurant?** Yes, Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World features an exceptional gourmet restaurant specializing in local specialties from the Puglia region. Guests can also enjoy a welcome drink or aperitif on the stunning panoramic rooftop terrace. **What is the star rating of Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World?** Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World is a 5-star luxury hotel, offering first-class service and amenities befitting its prestigious membership in The Leading Hotels of The World collection. **Does Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World offer parking facilities?** Yes, Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World provides parking facilities for guests, ensuring a convenient and comfortable arrival experience at this historic luxury property. **What makes Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World historically significant?** Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World is housed in a magnificent aristocratic mansion dating back to the 18th century. The property proudly showcases many original architectural features, including stunning frescoes, decorative fountains, and beautifully crafted beamed ceilings. **Does Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World offer beach access?** Yes, Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World offers a private beach area service for its guests. Please note that the beach service is available seasonally, from June 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024. **What breakfast options are available at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World?** Guests at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World can enjoy a delightful sweet and savory breakfast buffet each morning, featuring an enticing selection of locally sourced pastries, cold cuts, and other regional specialties from Puglia. **Does Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World offer family-friendly accommodations?** Yes, Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World is family-friendly and offers dedicated family rooms to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay for guests traveling with children, along with all the luxury amenities of a 5-star property. **What concierge services does Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World provide?** The dedicated and attentive team at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World is always available to enhance your stay. They can provide personalized restaurant recommendations, offer expert tourist advice about Lecce and the surrounding region, and assist with organizing airport transfers to ensure a seamless travel experience. **Does Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World offer breakfast?** Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World breakfast is offered on certain rates. However, when you book through First Row travel we can offer you special partner rates with breakfast included, amongst other benefits. **How to get free upgrade at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World?** Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World is a partner of First Row Travel. When you book an eligible rate through us, you'll get a room upgrade subject to availability at time of check-in : no status with the chain needed **Can I get late-checkout or early check-in at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World?** Late checkout or early check-in can be provided at Patria Palace Lecce - The Leading Hotels of The World for an additional cost. However, when you book an eligible rate through First Row Travel you get complimentary early check-in/late check-out subject to availability ## Photos - https://firstrowtravel.com/assets/images/hotels/3787/1.jpg?v=1774710246 - https://firstrowtravel.com/assets/images/hotels/3787/2.jpg?v=1774710246 - https://firstrowtravel.com/assets/images/hotels/3787/3.jpg?v=1774710246 - https://firstrowtravel.com/assets/images/hotels/3787/4.jpg?v=1774710246 - https://firstrowtravel.com/assets/images/hotels/3787/5.jpg?v=1774710247 - https://firstrowtravel.com/assets/images/hotels/3787/6.jpg?v=1774710247 ## How to book - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/19453939299 - Email: advisor@firstrowtravel.com - Mention Patria Palace Hotel Lecce - Leading Hotels of the World and your dates; booking through First Row Travel adds the benefits above at no extra cost — no booking fees.