Relais Palazzo Vaglio

This is a gem of a "Relais". Jacapo renovated his family palazzo into intimate spaces for guests to experience the humble grandeur of his Pugliese family. Each room is immaculately clean and elegantly styled in quiet pastels with matching soft textural tones. Airco was such a welcome treat. The centro storico is around the corner with molte strade of delicious restaurants ranging from simple pizzerias to macellerias of fine meats to a plethora of pesce places. You'll find the list of recommendations by the front desk - heed his advice! Breakfasts are simple yet high quality - cornetto (croissants), yoghurts, fresh fruits, pancakes, granola, juices, coffee, meats and cheeses. Make sure to passagiatta in the evening to discover the charm of this historic town. Nardó transforms itself into an elegant ballroom of architectural grande dames dancing in the spotlight. The locals are chatting away, the kids run in the street, the elder folk sit in circles, seemingly reminiscing.

Spent 3 nights in Relais Palazzo Vaglio and it was trully the best time. An absolutely amazing place to stay - I will come back for sure. Ceilings in a very spacious suite was probably 4 meters high, fresques on the walls and mosaics on the floors: keep in mind, this building is from 19th century. Palazzo Vaglio is beauty that is not extravagant or ‘loud’, but historic, real and very unique. The guy who will warmly greet you upon arrival - Jacopo - is also the owner of the place. Jacopo’s attention to detail, generousity and honest care is outstanding; you can not compare this dedication with the work of ‘payed managers’ at the usual mainstreem hotel chains.. The location of Relais Palazzo Vaglio is fantastic: 3 minutes walk to the main square of Nardo. And the city itself is an absolute pearl; the beauty of baroque at its finest simply blew my mind. I also felt that Nardo is still something out of the mainstream touristic radar and it makes the whole experience even more special. The beautiful sand beaches with clear waters are around 10 minutes by car (Jacopo will recommend you best places after listening to your expectations, checking wind directions of that day etc.) and the Restaurant of Roberto (Jacopo will tell you the exact name and the address) was my best choice for tasty and super authentic dinner in Nardo (the food is more important there than the design of the place or else...) Many other beautiful towns and cities are just 30 minutes drive by car from Nardo. I managed it all with having rented car which I easily and for free parked just by the front door of the Palazzo. Also great roof terrace; everything you need in the rooms; good air conditioning; nice breakfast.

This is a beautiful historic palace with spacious rooms and bathrooms.

The hotel was elegant, peaceful and unique. The service was second to none, calmly delivered and expertly handled. The room was super clean and the bed and pillows were so wonderfully comfortable. The owner was calm and gave good advice about places to visit.

Beautiful accommodations in what turned out to be one of our favorite towns in Puglia. Classic palazzo and furnishings made for an authentic experience. Wonderful staff. Loved the location, breakfast, and room. Everything about it was perfect.