Taranta Suite

We would strongly recommend this place. Everything is perfect. The room and bathroom are super clean. Decor is very nice. The location is excellent close to the Old Town with a supermarket on the corner. A fantastic breakfast complimented the great room.

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Massimo set a high bar as our host. He generously picked us up and dropped us off at the train station, service well beyond our expectations. He gave us an overview of the City and highlighted things to see and do, and recommended restaurants (providing phone numbers and calling for reservations on our behalf). Our room was exceptionally clean and got natural night. The water temperature and pressure in the shower was excellent and the shower enclosure was very effective at keeping water from getting outside of it. He served still-warm pasticciotti fresh from the bakery, and a fresh ricotta special to Sundays to go along with a variety of other breakfast offerings. And the location, within a few blocks of a the old city and a big garden was ideal.

The bed was a little firmer than I like.

Large and clean room The owner was pleasant and helpfull Good breakfast Comfortable beds

The rooms were quaint, big bathroom, comfortable bed and large kitchen. It was very pleasant. Very close to restaurants, mini market and coffee and pastry shops.

The lift was a bit slow, but we are thankful it was there! Shelves in the shower would have been helpful.

The breakfasts were exceptional. The host shopped each morning at local bakery and market to bring fresh baked goods and fruit along with meats and cheeses and freshly squeezed orange juice. The location was also very good - about a short 10 minute walk to the Old Town. The suite was brand new, large and very comfortable.

We didn't know we needed to advise of our precise arrival time and it caused our host to have to wait for us to arrive from train/raxi. Perhaps guests should be advised in advance to connect with the suite/host via WhatsAp the day prior to arrival to confirm arrival time and arrangements to get the key.

Massimo was an exceptional host. He goes out of his way to be available and helpful to his guests. When I inquired about when I should buy bus tickets to Brindisi airport, he set us up with a shuttle that picked us up right there: so much better then dragging our gear across town to the bus station! When I expressed concern that they hadn’t called to confirm, he walked personally to the travel agency to confirm. Honestly, I think if they hadn’t showed, he’d have driven us to the airport himself! (they did, of course, come, and it was an excellent service) Although I do speak some Italian, Massimo’s English is excellent, which is always helpful. Our suite (with balcony, great for sitting with tea or a glass of wine) was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and decorated. Breakfast was ample, including fresh baked goods, fresh fruit, salami, cheeses, coffees, teas, yogurt, etc. The latter few items are available to guests at all times. Taranta Suites is within easy walking distance of anywhere you’d want to visit as a tourist in the beautiful city of Lecce. Highly recommended!

Nothing — everything was perfect,

Taranta Suites is the best B&B I ever stayed at, a spacious and very clean room and bathroom, a bottle of wine as welcome. City centre is within 5 minutes walking distance. Mr. Massimo is the very hospitable owner, who provided us with an excellent breakfast with a choice of fresh and local products and even fresh pressed orange juice. Also he gave all kinds of information about Lecce, restaurants etc. At our depart, he even kindly offered to bring us to the trainstation of Lecce! We had an unforgettable time here.

What did we like? Everything. Our host Massimo was super responsive from the very moment we booked our stay. He responded to all of our questions in a timely manner. He met us personally when we arrived, and when he did we saw he was a genuinely kind and helpful man. He helped us with figuring out how to get around, and recommended some walking tours. The room was clean, orderly, and perfect for our needs. WiFi worked without issue. The location is great for access to both the historical and the shopping sides of Lecce. But what was even more wonderful was the breakfast offerings Massimo put out for us. Just too many things to mention - it made us want to move in for good! 😀 The pasticciotto that he offered at breakfast made the one we had at the so called “top pasticciotto” cafe in Lecce taste like a cheap copy. When we had to leave, very early in the morning, Massimo called for our taxi pickup, which was a huge help. I hope there is another time soon for us to return to Lecce. I’d come back just to stay at Taranta Suite.

Massimo the owner of this B and B was the best host we have had throughout Italy. He was so caring & hospitable and he made us feel like we had a old friend in Lecce! The location was perfect! Massimo also helped us navigate our way through Lecce providing us with all the best restaurants, sites and beaches not to miss! Our short 2 night stay was amazing because of all the knowledge he provided us with! Room was super spacious and clean. Breakfast was also lovely. Will recommend to all our family and friends travelling to Lecce! Grazie Mille Adriana & Adamo