Wonderful hotel near to the Centro Storico.

Location was far from centre. The Grand Hotel was not grand. Elevator out order the entire stay, no towels, carpet dirty throughout hotel, furniture stained,; the hotel may have been wonderful at one time but needs an update. Only thing the was grand was the pool.

Not far from the center but one day without water, last day without hot water and elevator broken

Not far from the center but one day without water, last day without hot water and elevator broken

It's a great hotel and probably only verys convenient location. But other than that just avoid. Staff is amazing and nice.

It's a great hotel and probably only verys convenient location. But other than that just avoid. Staff is amazing and nice.

Very pretty hotel, incredibly nice and accommodating staff. The location was great. My friends and I were able to comfortably walk around most of Lecce and make it home without a problem.

Very pretty hotel, incredibly nice and accommodating staff. The location was great. My friends and I were able to comfortably walk around most of Lecce and make it home without a problem.

Close to station charming hotel but not many facilities ( only 10 lounges round small pool ) lecce great place to explore xx

Close to station charming hotel but not many facilities ( only 10 lounges round small pool ) lecce great place to explore xx

Hotel is not so gränd but very tired, definitely in need to some tlc. Pool area did not have enough loungers so was unable to enjoy this feature.

Hotel is not so gränd but very tired, definitely in need to some tlc. Pool area did not have enough loungers so was unable to enjoy this feature.

Very well situated hotel with private parking and an outdoor pool. Rooms were comfortable with all mod cons including safe and kettle. The grandeur is somewhat faded - it could do with some refurbishment particularly in the common areas, but still a pleasant place to stay./

Very well situated hotel with private parking and an outdoor pool. Rooms were comfortable with all mod cons including safe and kettle. The grandeur is somewhat faded - it could do with some refurbishment particularly in the common areas, but still a pleasant place to stay./

The decor is part shabby, part magnificent. Absolutely fine for our purposes, and the room was ideal, but it would be great to see the hotel restored to its former grandeur.

The decor is part shabby, part magnificent. Absolutely fine for our purposes, and the room was ideal, but it would be great to see the hotel restored to its former grandeur.

One minute walk from train station

One minute walk from train station

Very nice staff. Could have not booked a place we would have enjoyed more.

Very nice staff. Could have not booked a place we would have enjoyed more.

The unique selling point of this property is its closeness to the central train station. Links to most of the towns between Lecce and Bari and beyond are easy and fairly quick. In its former glory, as the railway hotel, this would have been the go-to accommodation for many Travellers and an overnight stay a normal thing to do. The opulence of the Grand Hotel at Lecce would have wowed the guests and there would have been a constant topping and doing of waiters and staff. There would have been a proper restaurant and kitchen serving up nice meals with local produce and the guests would have gone to bed without ever having to leave the hotel. Maybe this situation prevailed even beyond 2016 when the hotel was still listed in the Michelin Red Guide. Now, however, after the ravages of COVID and the various lockdowns that followed, the kitchen only operates for breakfast and the restaurant is a mere memory. Who knows? Maybe the restaurant will come back. It would make a lot of sense in this grand edifice.

The unique selling point of this property is its closeness to the central train station. Links to most of the towns between Lecce and Bari and beyond are easy and fairly quick. In its former glory, as the railway hotel, this would have been the go-to accommodation for many Travellers and an overnight stay a normal thing to do. The opulence of the Grand Hotel at Lecce would have wowed the guests and there would have been a constant topping and doing of waiters and staff. There would have been a proper restaurant and kitchen serving up nice meals with local produce and the guests would have gone to bed without ever having to leave the hotel. Maybe this situation prevailed even beyond 2016 when the hotel was still listed in the Michelin Red Guide. Now, however, after the ravages of COVID and the various lockdowns that followed, the kitchen only operates for breakfast and the restaurant is a mere memory. Who knows? Maybe the restaurant will come back. It would make a lot of sense in this grand edifice.

Great location when arriving by train. Excellent swimming pool.

Great location when arriving by train. Excellent swimming pool.

Retro elegance So comfortable with commodious bathroom, amazing pool and 20th century decor Please don’t let revolving taste allow you to miss this genuinely refreshing experience

Retro elegance So comfortable with commodious bathroom, amazing pool and 20th century decor Please don’t let revolving taste allow you to miss this genuinely refreshing experience

Great location by the train station within walking distance of all amenities. Staff very helpful. Hotel is a little 'tired' but still clean and comfortable. Nice outdoor dining area for breakfast. Pool is lovely and quiet and a great area to relax in the sun.

Great location by the train station within walking distance of all amenities. Staff very helpful. Hotel is a little 'tired' but still clean and comfortable. Nice outdoor dining area for breakfast. Pool is lovely and quiet and a great area to relax in the sun.

Very old and the shower head was disgusting and spraying everywhere but down! I made them replace it! Room smelt of damp and black mould around the shower/bath!

Very old and the shower head was disgusting and spraying everywhere but down! I made them replace it! Room smelt of damp and black mould around the shower/bath!

Staff very attentive. But poor sun lounger arrangement round a pool with limited sun

I would say the hotel needs to update their photos or update their facilities, because the pictures aren’t an accurate representation of the premises. I would say that a primary motivator for many is the outdoor lounge/pool area, however this area is filthy, to the point of looking derelict, and the pool is closed. I can understand that the pool being closed could happen for many valid (Covid-related) reasons, this should be stated in advance and ‘pool’ should be removed from the listed facilities and photos. This being said there is no excuse for the pool are to be kept in such a mess, making the place unappealing to even sit at. Also, the ‘car park’ is a shed with space for 6 cars where you have to leave your car keys at the reception and have hotel staff move your car around as the only way of parking is to block others. The hotel said that if there is damage they would take responsibility, but I’d love to see how that would play out in reality. This being said, it’s an inexpensive hotel, staff were fine, but just font get your hopes up.