Offering a rooftop terrace with hot tub, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is next to Otranto Cathedral, a few steps from the sea This historic building now has a contemporary design with marble, mosaic and chrome Rooms are bright and spacious and have an elegant design with wood floors They are all air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels Each one has a modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer Palazzo Papaleo serves a buffet breakfast each morning, which can be enjoyed on the terrace during summer Drinks are available from the stylish bar and guests can treat themselves to a massage or Turkish bath This small 5-star hotel is actually family run Staff share local knowledge and provide lots of useful tourist information