La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi Corso

Hotel details

La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi Corso is an extraordinary boutique palace-hotel nestled in the heart of Lecce, southern Italy. Housed in an elegant 18th-century palazzo built in 1775 by architect Emanuele Manieri, it stands just steps from the Basilica of Santa Croce. The property belongs to the La Fiermontina Family Collection and is dedicated to the memory of Enzo Fiermonte — boxer, actor, and uncle of the present owners.

Inside, the hotel’s 10 individually styled suites tell stories of art, family legacy, and refined craftsmanship. Each suite is designed with a combination of restored original architecture — antique ceilings, stuccoes — and striking contemporary design pieces: furnishings by Sottsass, seating by Gio Ponti, lighting inspired by Le Corbusier, among others. Some suites feature private terraces, experience showers or saunas, mosaic-tiled floors, and views over the secret garden or rooftops of Lecce.

Amenities include a secret garden for tranquility, a rooftop terrace with a small plunge pool and panoramic views of bell towers and sunsets, and a “Relaxarium” with heated whirlpool and wellness/massage treatments. Breakfast is served surrounded by leafy calm, art, and historic elegance. Although dinner isn’t prepared in-house beyond light offerings, the hotel’s central location places guests within minutes of Lecce’s finest restaurants.

La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi Corso strikes a captivating balance: it is at once intimate and richly detailed, historic yet modern, artistic and deeply connected to the culture and spirit of Lecce. For travellers seeking beauty, craftsmanship, and immersion in place, it offers something rare and deeply memorable.