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  Vestas: a new philosophy of hospitality.

  The VESTAS HOTELS & RESORTS group is considered a leader and an innovator in Hotel design and management. It runs three very distinct Hotels in Lecce. Each hotel fulfills the needs of its own particular market segment, complementing however the others in their interpretation of the new philosophy of hospitality.

  RISORGIMENTO RESORT *****
  The Risorgimento Resort, housed in an 18th century building, has been reopened: with its breathtaking views over the historical centre of Lecce, the Hotel has been restored to a new glory. From the spa to the à la carte restaurant, from the pleasures of the body to the pleasures of the palate, everything has been exquisitely thought out for the most demanding guests . An out-of-the-ordinary backdrop for the splendid artistic scenery of this environment .
  47 rooms ( 15 Deluxe, 12 Superior, 13 Executive, 4 Junior Suite, 2 Executive Suite with jacuzzi on private terrace, 1 Presidential Suite).

  HOTEL PRESIDENT ****
  Comfort, quality, hospitality, professionalism – these are the four stars the Hotel President has guaranteed its clients 1973.
  The spacious and prestigious structure is a favourite reference point for the business clientele. With a Congress Centre complete with all the main audio, visual and multimedia equipment . All this near Piazza Mazzini, in the very heart of the city. Its unique retro 70's look reminiscent of Miami' South Beach makes it interesting for the fashionable crowd too.
  150 rooms (Presidential Suite, 25 Junior Suite, 122 Superior)

  EOS HOTEL ***
  This hotel has been used as experiment in the successful transformation of the 3 star category, a new hotel concept: it combines tradition with innovation, with each of its thirty rooms designed by a different architects. The Eos Hotel, situated in the immediate surroundings of the historic centre, is perfect for the young and dynamic tourist.
  30 Superior rooms.

  www.vestashotels.it

  filmmaker: CompulsiveTraveler

  country: Italy

  category: arts & culture

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  Giovanni Testa says:

  This beautiful result is from the collaboration of several renown designers, including Luca Scacchetti Architects of Italy and celebrity design firm Rebel Design Group (Douglas DeBoer) of London. The world needs more collaboration like this to both restore and update our national treasures.

  posted about 1 month ago

  Elettra Ferraù says:

  Excellent!

  posted about 1 year ago

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