The Risorgimento Resort stands in one of the most picturesque corners of the city, a short stroll from the bell tower in Piazza Duomo.

The splendid building, a historic abode dating from 1880, is distinguished for the refinement of its materials and the attention paid to every detail. The project of architectural renovation and interior design and the conservation-restoration scheme observed the cultural values of the context of the operations themselves as well as the characteristics of the pre-existing building. The immediately-noticeable marquise is an important architectural and communicating element between the facade, which preserves its historic identity, and the interiors, which have undergone substantial modifications. The hall is a feature that strongly identifies the hotel, recalling the daily life of Salento and evoking a walk in one of the old town streets with their shop windows full of papier-mâché, craftsmen's workshops and booksellers. The Altavilla roof garden is the perfect place for enjoying creative cuisine, aperitifs and a splendid panoramic view over the old town. Al roof garden Altavilla si possono apprezzare cucina creativa, aperitivi ed una splendida vista panoramica del centro storico. The Le Quattro Spezierie gourmet restaurant and the Dogana Vecchia bistro restaurant serve dishes from regional culinary tradition revisited with creativity and a touch of levity.
The Salus per Aquam Spa, complete with every service, allows you experience your stay in total leisure, thanks to a vast range of treatments.

Rooms

In the private areas the architectural concept, the design of the interiors, and the furnishings all celebrate harmony with the territory. Every last detail is just so: from the lighting devices to the bathroom accessories, from the seating to the fabrics, and from the carpets to the smallest feature. On the bedroom walls, large photographic prints on canvas by the photographer Marino Mannarini portray details of Lecce Baroque; the carpets in the bedrooms are patterned in stylized olive trees; every element is intrinsic to the territory and reinterpreted according to contemporary taste. The 41 rooms and 6 suites of the Vestas Hotels & Resorts group are beautifully appointed: fully-adjustable air conditioning/heating, minibar, telephone with direct-dial outside line, radio and television. The spacious bathrooms, entirely panelled in fine marble and conceived of as wellness spaces, are hence fitted with all comforts.