Tivoli Hotels Expands in Italy With New Five-Star Property in the Heart of Lecce

Published on November 3, 2025

Minor Hotels recently announced that Tiboli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce is the next addition to the Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy. Further expanding the chain with a slated opening in April 2026, the property will be located in the middle of the historic district of Lecce, contributing to the local appeal for luxury travel in southern Italy. This addition allows the chain to bolster the appeal Lecce has to the southern region.

Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento is located on the corner of Via all’ all’Imperatore Augusto and Piazza Sant’Oronzo, just a short distance south of Sant’Oronzo’s northern-tipped Piazza. The hotel will be a welcome addition to Lecce’s historic district. Over the years, the center will be site for the creation of a Men’s Bar and Restaurant, 45 guest rooms, and a rooftop bar and hot tub offering panoramic views of the Cathedral Bell Tower. The design is Lecce will incorporate the region’s modern comforts with the architectural flows of the Baroque’s richness.

Lecce’s cultural scene and architecture are a marvel.

Lecce is often termed the Florence of the South. This is due to the city situated in the region of Apulia, which is known for the wonderful landscapes, deep cultural roots, delectable Mediterranean dishes, and stunning coastal charm. Baroque architecture is the linchpin of its majesty, offering wonderful Italian cities.

Within the vicinity, tourists can visit Piazza del Duomo, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Basilica di Santa Croce, which are a short walk from the hotel. The old town of Lecce offers a unique slice of southern Italian life, with its narrow alleys adorned with fossil limestone structures, artisan shops, and cafes.

With the addition of the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento, the city of Lecce is augmenting its appeal as a year-round destination for cultural tourism, weddings, and small luxury gatherings.

A New Luxury Experience in Lecce

The Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce offers a thoughtful combination at the intersection of heritage architecture and contemporary design. The city’s baroque style, alongside modern touches for the luxe traveller, is the inspiration for the 45 lavish rooms and suites.

The hotel’s signature restaurant will elegantly showcase the celebrated local Apulian gastronomy, utilising in-season, local products and wines. The rooftop lounge bar will quickly identify itself as a Lecce destination, providing paying and non-paying patrons with stunning views of the city’s skyline and cathedral.

Lastly, the property will also feature a wellness area with a swimming pool, treatment rooms, a relaxation zone with a Turkish bath, and a fully equipped gym, reinforcing Italy’s emerging focus on wellness tourism.

Expansion of Minor Hotels in Italy

The group is expanding its strategic presence in the rest of Europe, and the newly introduced Tivoli property in Lecce is another step in the strategic development of Minor Hotels. The group has operated Tivoli hotels in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, and Thailand, and Italy has become increasingly important for the company’s future development.

The inclusion of the Lecce property demonstrates the brand’s commitment to expanding its geographical footprint, having integrated cultural and modern tourism potential. Minor Hotels added the Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa in Italy in 2023.

Combining the local hospitality with benchmark Tivoli service, Minor Hotels is expecting to entice the emerging luxury boutique travel in form of international and domestic tourists. The potential tourists are attracted the Italy, it is becoming increasingly recognised for its emerging travel markets.

Lecce Clos Surveys illustrate that Lecce along with the Puglia region, has witnessed a boom to Italy tourism inflow in the past few years. The Puglia region’s historical, cultural, coastal, and culinary richness along with her magical sunsets and azure seas make it the best viable Italy alternative tourism, after Rome, Florence, and Venice.

Lecce offers access to the Adriatic and Ionian Seas as well as the sea towns of Otranto, Gallipoli, and Santa Maria di Leuca, all of which are in reach within an hour’s drive. The city will soon be home to the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce which will be suitable for travellers wanting to stay in the city and explore the surrounding coasts in luxury.

Lecce offers local olive oil, olive oil tasting, vineyard tours, and various artisan workshops, which have contributed to the city becoming a center for culinary and experiential tourism. The hotel will be welcoming patrons all year, attending its various art events and festivals, while being in reach to the historical and cultural sites the city has to offer.

Accessibility and Travel Connections

Brindisi Airport (BDS) is the local airport, 40 kilometres away, and offers direct flights to major European hubs such as London, Paris, Munich and Zurich. Travellers can reach Lecce in under an hour from the airport via private transfer, rental car or shuttle.

For international or domestic travellers, the city is part of the Italian national railway system, and offers direct high-speed trains to Rome, Naples, and Milan.

Travellers can now take advantage of the luxury accommodation and cultural experiences of the Puglia region as Pallazo Risorgimento Tivoli Lecce positions itself on the centre of the Modernist tracks of the city.

Investment in Southern Italy Tourism

The invested interest in the hospitality business in southern Italy is receiving is marked by the Pallazo Risorgimento Tivoli Lecce. It is characterised by its vivid culture and stunning sites that are attracting new visitors to culture-dominated travel.

For Minor hotels, the adaptation of the Lecce plan is part of a bigger vision to dominate the business of the Mediterranean regions that are rich in history, delicate cuisine, and wellness. Tivoli will be the first to promote Lecce to the intercontinental market and will in turn position the region as the attraction hub of southern Italy.

Final Thoughts

The plans to open Pallazo Risorgimento in Lecce is an important step to enhance luxury tourism in Italy and the region as a whole. Its strategic position will allow integration of new cultural tourism to the city alongside its existing attractions.

Come April 2026, Minor Hotels, alongside rich tourism Italy is set to promote, will be able to offer new and advanced accommodation options in the region. This is set to open new options of sustainable business for Minor hotels and meet his desired growth in the region’s tourism business.