Cloister of the Dominicans — Restaurant in Lecce

Choosing this venue as our wedding venue and place to stay was one of the best decisions we made. I first experienced it as a guest at another wedding, and something about the charm of the buildings and all the small, thoughtful details made a lasting impression on me. I knew I had to come back. We stayed for 5 days and held four different events, each with complex logistics. The venue handled everything flawlessly. I never once had to double-check with the staff about timing or arrangements — they were always the ones checking in with us, making sure we were on track and had everything we needed. We had a cultural wedding, and it was very important to us to incorporate our own traditions and elements. The venue was incredibly flexible and respectful of this. Anything we brought or requested was welcomed without hesitation, and they went out of their way to accommodate our vision. Even with the long journey from Norway, including a transit stop, it was more than worth it. The beauty and service made it an unforgettable experience that will stay with us forever.

From the moment we reached out, Carlo was an incredible support. He was available at all times, patiently answering all of my questions and making sure we felt confident and secure in choosing this venue for our wedding. His attention to detail and clear communication made the planning process smooth and stress-free, even from a distance. Regardless of the events, and confusion with having a different cultural events we could tall Carlo truly cared about us as a couple and went above and beyond to help us feel taken care of every step of the way.

Gabriele and the entire hotel team were exceptional during our entire stay. They were consistently helpful, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure we were satisfied at all times. It’s rare to feel so personally supported by hotel staff, but Gabriele and his team made us feel welcome and valued. Their professionalism and warmth were a big part of what made our wedding week so memorable.

Lastly, Rollo Fiori – Our florist. As a bride, it's all about the details that make your day feel truly unique — and Rollo Fiori completely understood that. I had a vision of using acrylic elements in our décor, which isn’t always easy to source or execute well. But the very first concept they presented included exactly that, and it immediately put me at ease. They brought our vision to life with beautiful floral arrangements and thoughtful design, even providing detailed sketches that showed how carefully they had listened to our ideas. Everything was delivered on time and executed flawlessly, down to the smallest detail.

Overall, we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out. Choosing this venue, along with the incredible team that supported us, was one of the best decisions we made. Despite challenges coming up, and finding the best solution in the heated time as a couple, they made sure  we were happy.  If you’re looking to celebrate your big day — especially if you want to incorporate cultural elements — this is truly the place to do it. The professionalism, warmth, and flexibility made it an unforgettable experience from...

This is a gorgeous old convent, restored as a small-ish hotel with the main emphasis on the large halls and open-air spaces for public events (weddings etc). The rooms are on the upper part, very pleasant, tasteful and comfortable, all opening onto small or larger terraces around the main courtyard. Breakfast is very good, served in one of the corners of the beautiful cloister, downstairs.||||Our stay was blissfully quiet, as there were no events taking place, except a lunchtime celebration that was wrapping up as we were checking in. I am not sure if any rooms are made available to external guests when evening events take place - I would hope not, as it would be impossible to have any peace during those times. In any case, the emphasis on such events is clear throughout the building, with a sea of furniture and all sorts of accessories for large receptions lying around, making for a slightly awkward feeling to 'mere' hotel guests.||||The location is a bit of an oddity, too. It is at the outskirts of Lecce, in a nondescript modern part of town that one would not choose to visit in itself. Access to the historic centre is not something one can comfortably do on foot (half an hour each way), and although the hotel offers a shuttle, this is obviously not something bespoke for each visitor's schedule, so a car is essential. But the hotel does not offer parking. This is perhaps the most problematic aspect of this otherwise charming place, because relying on the limited street parking available is possible in quite times (such as our visit) but one can easily imagine this being a problem in busier times.||||Service was pared down during our stay, with the main restaurant closed for servicing and only a very few rooms occupied. But the staff present were all charming - especially the two lovely and super-competent reception ladies! - keen to help with any requests.||||P.S. On Tripadvisor there are two different entries for this property, one listed as a hotel and the other as architectural sites/things to do. This is very confusing - I had to delete my review from 'things to do' and repost it here, and I expect that guests trying to find reviews of the hotel might miss out as others may have posted them for the other listing. I wonder if there is a way for the property to ask for a consolidation of the two... I am sure it would help, as many positive comments do not appear in the...

This is a gorgeous old convent, restored as a small-ish hotel with the main emphasis on the large halls and open-air spaces for public events (weddings etc). The rooms are on the upper part, very pleasant, tasteful and comfortable, all opening onto small or larger terraces around the main courtyard. Breakfast is very good, served in one of the corners of the beautiful cloister, downstairs.||||Our stay was blissfully quiet, as there were no events taking place, except a lunchtime celebration that was wrapping up as we were checking in. I am not sure if any rooms are made available to external guests when evening events take place - I would hope not, as it would be impossible to have any peace during those times. In any case, the emphasis on such events is clear throughout the building, with a sea of furniture and all sorts of accessories for large receptions lying around, making for a slightly awkward feeling to 'mere' hotel guests.||||The location is a bit of an oddity, too. It is at the outskirts of Lecce, in a nondescript modern part of town that one would not choose to visit in itself. Access to the historic centre is not something one can comfortably do on foot (half an hour each way), and although the hotel offers a shuttle, this is obviously not something bespoke for each visitor's schedule, so a car is essential. But the hotel does not offer parking. This is perhaps the most problematic aspect of this otherwise charming place, because relying on the limited street parking available is possible in quite times (such as our visit) but one can easily imagine this being a problem in busier times.||||Service was pared down during our stay, with the main restaurant closed for servicing and only a very few rooms occupied. But the staff present were all charming - especially the two lovely and super-competent reception ladies! - keen to help with any requests.||||P.S. On Tripadvisor there are two different entries for this property, one listed as a hotel and the other as architectural sites/things to do. This is very confusing - I had to delete my review from 'things to do' and repost it here, and I expect that guests trying to find reviews of the hotel might miss out as others may have posted them for the other listing. I wonder if there is a way for the property to ask for a consolidation of the two... I am sure it would help, as many positive comments do not appear in the...