Our first impression on walking into Palazzo Pio was a simple WoW. This is a grand apartment with some really beautiful features, notably the mosaic floors, beautiful high ceilings, and orginal furnishings that include a most impressive dining table. This has been a family home for nearly 150 years, and we felt a little privileged to be so warmly welcomed in to the family Palazzo. Our 2.5 year old had a ball with a huge amount of room in the apartment providing ample room for us all. And the blackout shutters were great for sleeping in. We enjoyed mornings and evenings in the beautiful garden complete with Banana and Orange trees. We arrived on a Sunday and got lucky with a park directly in front that cost €11 for 24 hours. Regardless, there was enough parking nearby. Our son made a great friend in Molly the cat, which also provided many hours of enjoyment in the garden. The Palazzo is in a fantastic location, very close to the wonderful sights of Lecce. Sr. Pio was very warm and welcoming and responsive to any of our questions and requests. I would say that Palazzo Pio is actually fantastic value for money as well. I doubt we will find such a grand and beautiful gem centrally located like this again and we look forward to coming back.