La Fiermontina Luxury Home
Art-forward, family-owned boutique retreat. Minimalist modern meets centuries-old stone. Quiet and soulful, not flashy. Feels more like a wealthy friend's family home than a hotel.
Book direct on the official website — you get the best rate, a complimentary art tour, and free valet parking
Why It Matters
Michelin 1 Key awarded. One of very few true art-hotel experiences in southern Italy. The property spans three buildings including the on-site Fiermonte Museum with four immersive artist suites. Opened in 2015 and has become the benchmark for luxury stays in Lecce's historic center.
A 17th-century masseria at the edge of Lecce's old town, La Fiermontina is a 19-room art-hotel that a brother-sister team (Fouad Giacomo and Antonia Yasmina Filali) built as a tribute to their grandmother, artist Antonia Fiermonte. The garden borders the original 16th-century city walls, with 400-year-old olive trees and sculpture scattered around the outdoor pool. Rooms mix original stone floors, vaulted ceilings, and pieces from the owners' private art collection — including works by Le Corbusier and Tobia Scarpa.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Antonia Fiermonte Suite
The hotel's flagship suite, reached via a short Lecce stone staircase. Named after the owners' grandmother, it's the most spacious and most storied accommodation in the main building. Consists of a double bedroom, a separate sitting room, and an ample bathroom. Furnished with the signature mix of antique and modern pieces.
King · 51 sqm
Deluxe Room
The entry-level point to the hotel, and still a genuinely impressive room. Stone or timber architectural features, king-size bed, and the same signature blend of modern and antique design that runs throughout the property. Some have a private outdoor lounge.
King or Queen · 30 sqm
Duplex Suite
Two unique split-level rooms with a characteristic mezzanine. The king-size bedroom sits on the ground floor; a Lecce stone staircase leads up to the living area above. Both units have a private garden — a genuinely rare feature in a Lecce city-center hotel.
King · 35 sqm
Junior Suite
Church-like high ceilings, Lecce stone floors, and a generously sized bedroom with walk-in shower bathroom. Cavernous in feel — the kind of room guests describe as hard to leave in the morning. Furnished in the hotel's signature modern-antique mix.
King · 33 sqmJunior Suite Deluxe
Spacious junior suite with a comfortable bathroom (shower), ample built-in storage, and wardrobe space. Luxuriously furnished in the resort's signature style with a mix of modern and antique. Some include art from the owner's private collection, including pieces by Le Corbusier and Tobia Scarpa.
King or Queen · 33 sqmOne Bedroom Suite
The most spacious category alongside the Antonia Suite, featuring a king-size bedroom, separate sitting room, and a generous bathroom. Some units include a sofa bed. Furnished in the hotel's signature blend of modern and antique, with original stone or timber detailing and artworks from the owners' collection.
King · 51 sqmSuite Avant-Garde (Fiermonte Museum)
Themed around painting and colour — guests have access to traditional brushes and palettes. Natural light floods this suite, designed as a creative environment for artistic exploration.
Suite Gelsomino
One of the three Suites à Côté — accessed via a private entrance across the street from the main building. Natural stone construction with high domed ceilings and crittall-style accents. Comes with a king-size bedroom, living room (some with sofa bed), and bathroom with twin sinks and either a freestanding tub or walk-in shower. Some have a small private garden.
King · 38 sqmSuite Marbre (Fiermonte Museum)
Themed around sculpture — clay, wood and stone materials are part of the room's environment. Careful lighting highlights every material and texture.
Suite Nocturne (Fiermonte Museum)
Themed around music — described as an enveloping space where music comes to life as a 'sound dimension'. The most atmospheric of the four museum suites.
Suite Peplum (Fiermonte Museum)
One of four immersive artist suites in the adjacent Fiermonte Museum, steps from the main hotel. This suite is themed around cinema and storytelling — screen projections let guests choose cinematic content as the backdrop to their stay.
Suite Pool
One of the Suites à Côté, with direct pool access. Natural stone construction, high domed ceilings, crittall accents. King bedroom plus living room, and a bathroom with twin sinks. Some units have a small private garden. Private entrance separate from the main building.
King · 38 sqmSuperior Accessible Room
Adapted for differently-abled guests, this room has two bathrooms: one with an open shower allowing wheelchair access, plus a second with a standard shower and walk-in closet. Smallest room in the hotel at about 204 sq ft.
19 sqmSuperior Room
One Superior Room in the main building, with a queen-size bed, ample storage, and a small outside balcony. Compact by the hotel's standards at 270 sq ft, but well-furnished and elegantly designed with vintage touches. Good option for solo travellers or those prioritising location over room size.
Queen · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Day trip along the Adriatic coast covering the coastal towns between Otranto, Castro, and Santa Maria di Leuca — Puglia's southernmost point.
Cultural day trip from the Salento hinterland to the west coast, covering some of the region's most historic and scenic towns.
An art tour of the property and its collection is offered complimentary to guests who book direct on the official website. Covers the curated art collection (including pieces by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Tobia Scarpa) and the story of Antonia Fiermonte.
Just steps from the main hotel, the Fiermonte Museum is dedicated to Antonia Fiermonte and the two artists who loved her — Jacques Zwobada and René Letourner. Houses four immersive artist suites and a permanent contemporary art collection.
Hotel-arranged guided walk through Lecce's Baroque historic center, covering the city's artistic and architectural highlights. Suitable for first-time visitors to Puglia's 'Florence of the South'.
Hotel can arrange cycling excursions through Lecce and the surrounding Salento countryside. Particularly recommended for exploring the area's diverse landscapes between the Adriatic and Ionian coasts.
Hotel can arrange horseback riding excursions in the Salento area.
Hotel can arrange sailing experiences along the Salento coast.
A hands-on cooking class in Italian cuisine — also available as a bookable package combining accommodation with the class.
The outdoor pool is shaded by 400-year-old olive trees, surrounded by modern sculptures. A genuinely peaceful spot that contrasts with the intense Pugliese sun. Under-18s are not permitted in the pool area.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One Superior Accessible Room with wheelchair-accessible open shower and two bathrooms.
Banquet hall and meeting facilities available for private events, weddings, and MICE. Hotel also available for full private hire.
On-site library available for guest use.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi available throughout all rooms and common areas.
Drinks and snacks from Bar Enzo can be ordered to the room; full dinner menu also available for in-room service.
Complimentary buffet breakfast included with all room rates.
Children welcome. Baby food available, cots provided free, buggies available. Children's menu at Zéphyr. Under-4s stay free; children 5–12 €80–150/night; over-12s €150–200/night depending on season. Note: under-18s not permitted in pool area.
Seasonal outdoor pool in the garden, shaded by centuries-old olive trees. No under-18s permitted. Surrounded by modern sculpture.
All rooms equipped with flat-screen TV with Sky HD satellite channels.
Organic Italian bath amenities by Giallo Elcrisio provided in all en-suite bathrooms.
Minibar with complimentary bottled water in all rooms and suites.
All rooms and suites feature a Lavazza espresso machine with a selection of capsules.
Hotel-arranged airport transfers available. Approximately €90–110 per room from Brindisi Airport (30 min); approximately €160 from Bari Airport (2 hrs).
Free on-site private parking with car valet service, exclusively for guests who book direct on the official website.
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