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p a l a c e The hotel reconstructs the past of a historic building which, in the heart of Lecce and for almost a century, was the seat of a bank. This original place of hospitality is conceived to make the most of the precious asset of the time. We are talking about Palazzo BN: an elegant urban refuge, a townhouse, suitable for any type of stay. The apartments, comfortable and spacious, envelop the guest with their modern and functional décor that shapes refined environments. The Food Court is surprising with its diverse range of gastronomic proposals perfectly orchestrated by executive chef Simone De Siato. The Red, with its thirty seats, is a confidential address where the territorial and seasonal identity combines well with the chef ’s creativity. The dishes, constructed with style, harmonize the ingredients to give a journey characterized by intense and recognizable features, thus giving concrete form to a convincing experience from both a gustatory and esthetic point of view. To approach the flavors of Puglia and the Mediterranean through the bistro formula, you cannot help but choose Buonifico. The dishes, including the pizzas, have in fact the quality of the local raw materials as one of the secrets of their success. Physical well-being is instead safeguarded in the large fitness area created in the vault of the old bank. However, the Rooftop Garden is also surprising: a magical natural suspended place for drinks and summer evenings. Living at Palazzo BN is therefore an invitation to take the privilege of being able to carve out time for yourself and for what matters most. Palazzo BN Lecce 286