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The Good: This property is like an oasis in Lecce. There is a beautiful, shaded, garden area where one can read, relax, or enjoy a sumptuous breakfast. Our travel agent booked the apartment for my husband and me since we were staying for one week. It was spacious and the decor was quirky with colorful tile. The Bad: After carting our luggage up a long, steep staircase, we discovered the air conditioning was not working. Anna, from the front desk, came up and noted that the thermostat had a red, flashing light and read "error". We ended up spending 5 nights of our 7-night stay in an apartment that was 27-28 degrees C (80.6-82.4 degrees F). The Ugly: At no time were we informed when the air conditioning would be fixed, offered any alternative to the accommodation, or offered aid for the hot apartment. To add insult to injury, we were charged an additional 30 euros upon check-out for bottled water. We were hot, uncomfortable, and trying to remain hydrated. No one informed us that there was a charge for the same water that was provided free at breakfast. Had we known that, we could have easily purchased water at a local market for much less. When we asked the young girl at check out to be reasonable, she replied "I just work here." Our travel agent followed up and was so dissatisfied with the hotel's response that she is taking them off her list of recommended properties.

One of the most beautiful properties we have ever stayed at. Located in the center of Lecce, it is one of the best locations possible to explore the city. The communication from start to finish is fantastic, with the staff constantly communicating via WhatsApp prior to our arrival and during our stay which was such a massive help. They even recommended restaurants for us to visit and helped advise us where to park out car, including registering the car for the temporary access to the property. We stayed in one of the suites, which comes with a large double bed and sofa bed on an upper level. The room is spacious with beautiful high ceilings and modern facilities, including a stunning double shower. You may find your room is located on one of the entrance areas, but don’t be put off, we had one of these and (as long the other residents are mindful) you can’t hear any noise. The property boats a stunning outside are as well as a lower level, large breakfast area. Both days we sat outside, and the staff kindly took our choices upstairs for us, also making fresh coffee as soon as we arrived. The breakfast has so many choices and tastes delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate cake and Vegan croissants! Check out was very quick and easy and again the staff were very accommodating, arranging the car to be registered for loading our luggage. Overall an amazing stay, and we highly recommend for anyone visiting Lecce.

What a classy and beautiful hotel it was! At first, you’d be captivated by the amazing smell in the lobby. Although this is a small boutique hotel in a very quiet and good location of Lecce, the level of their service surpasses that of Four Seasons. Our room was so charming and clean, and their breakfast was very good as well. We wanted to stay there for a month and be submerged in their peaceful garden. We definitely will go back to Lecce and stay at this hotel longer next time. Thank you everyone for the best experience.

Three of our four nights were spent in an apartment (7) we loved the space and decor. We felt like it was the best mix of old and new. High ceilings, beautiful tiled floors. Excellent amenities and access to a small balcony. Loved the breakfast at Mantatelurè! The scrambled eggs and bacon the best I’ve had anywhere! The biscuits and cakes made fresh by the lovely lady who makes the eggs. She has an enviable talent. Location a short walk to the main attractions. Parking nearby at minimal charge (paid street parking from 9 am to 2 pm only). I would pay a little extra for the apartment. We stayed one night in a Junior suite and the toilet was accessed through the shower recess. I felt the space upstairs was not very useable. Aside from this the property was lovely. I would stay again.

Lovely hotel, very quiet in room 4, excellent breakfast, nice places to sit outside in courtyard, main negative is parking and luggage drop off. Hotel is located on a one-way street in old city center with no room to pull over and drop off luggage. There is a school nearby with parents dropping off kids so traffic is heavy in front of the hotel. Parking is half mile away on the street so nothing can be left in the car and you have to go out to the street one or two times a day, pay for parking tickets. Leaving at the end of the trip is also challenging getting Luggage back in the car and departing on this busy street with cars honking at you. I’d you can handles these challenges then hotel is wonderful and nice location to visit old Lecce.

We stayed in the one bedroom apartment which was fabulous. Just bear in mind, it’s up steep stairs which was not a problem for us. The hotel was wonderful and I cannot fault it in any way. Breakfasts were delicious and particularly the homemade cakes. The staff (two ladies - sorry I cannot remember your names) were so professional, friendly and accommodating. I recommend sitting in the beautiful garden with an Aperol Spritz at the end of a full day sightseeing - peaceful and relaxing and no other guests about! We 100% want to return here if we ever travel to beautiful Lecce again. Thank you Mantatelure for getting things so right!