Paragon 700: A Restored Palazzo Now Shines as a Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Ostuni
In the heart of Ostuni, Puglia, Paragon 700 is an 18th-century palazzo-turned boutique hotel and spa. The fifteen luxurious rooms and suites exude an eclectic atmosphere, combining the palace’s historic features like high vaulted ceilings, rich wall colors, and frescoes with contemporary and antique furniture and art pieces. Some rooms offer private balconies with picturesque views. Inside Palazzo Rosso’s walls is a private garden—the largest in the city—spanning 1,700 square meters with terraces to lounge and dine and a 15m pool to refresh. Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa has recently been awarded a Michelin Key.
At the Michelin-recognized Restaurant 700, a variety of organic vegetables and local Apulian ingredients are carefully combined to create an intimate gastronomic adventure with a contemporary twist.
Originally an ancient water cistern, the spa is 7 meters below ground, making it an exclusive experience for up to two people only. Treatments include massages and facials with organic skincare.
Discover one of the beautiful Apulian beaches, go wine tasting, or take in the culture and history of Otsuni. Draw inspiration from the frescoes that hint at the property's past as a convent, and book a painting class, or even try your hand at a stone carving class. Let your imagination soar at Paragon 700, or simply use your stay to detox and relax by the swimming pool. Finish your day at the bar and try the Potion700 Gin, the best-kept secret of Leonardo Gorgini, the mixologist.
Sustainability Criteria
- Paragon 700 Boutique hotel & Spa treats all its employees equally and cares about their well-being via fair and equal pay, overtime compensation
- The hotel employs at least 40% women in management positions
- The hotel features mostly local brands
- Preference is given to sourcing from local businesses
- The hotel offers activities that engage the local culture and community
- The hotel uses organic products
- Delicious vegan and vegetarian menu options are available
- The hotel has its own fruit and vegetable garden
- Use of mainly seasonal and regional products
- No imported products that are transported by plane
- Leftover products are used by the hotel team
- Property architecture adapts to local environment & respects surrounding nature
- Rooms and outlets are equipped with vintage or upcycled furniture
- Use of locally produced handicrafts, where adequate
- Fabrics like towels, bed sheets, and curtains are made of organic materials
- Use of reusable towels in public areas
- Staff wears fair/organic fashion
- The hotel uses glass bottles instead of plastic bottles
- All departments are free of single-use plastic
- Hotel rooms are free of single-use plastic (including amenity packaging)
- Products in recycled packaging are preferred
- Waste is seperated and recycled
- Electric equipment are adequately disposed or returned
- Purchase products in bulk
- Composting system Paperless or paper-reduced communication and record keeping (at least 70%) • Using recycled or upcycled materials
- Old furniture is reused or sold for refurbishment
- Educate staff to reduce and recycle waste
- Education of staff regarding recycling and waste minimization
- Recycled-paper, wood, or electronic signs for guest communication signs only
- The hotel tracks water consumption
- Changing of towels & bed linens only every other day or upon request
- Water saving toilets
- Regular checks for water safety
- Minimization of chlorine by alternative means disinfection (UV, osmosis, ozone, salt,..)
- Water filter system for grey water and reuse of such
- Collection and use of rainwater for irrigation
- Source of the pool water is city water
- Pool water filter system (salt)
- Bathroom amenities are with natural ingredients
- Amenities and spa products are certified organic
- Spa offers holistic treatments
- Spa products consist of local ingredients
- Spa offers traditional local treatments
- Hotel offers bike rental/car-sharing
- Hotel offers yoga and/or meditation
- Hotel supports public transportation arrival/ job ticket
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Features & Activities
- 24h Room Service
- Bar at Hotel
- City Hotel
- Concierge Service Available
- Culture
- Hotel in a Historical Building
- Hotel for Honeymooners
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pool at the Property
- Spa Treatments Available
WINE TASTINGS
Discovering Puglia
A wine tasting aimed at discovering the entire Apulian territory from the far north to Salento crossing the central Region.
COCKTAIL CLASS
Discover the Art of Mixology at Bar 700
PRIVATE EVENTS
Whether it’s for a birthday, a wedding, a small corporate event, or simply because you desire an exclusive experience.
IN-HOUSE EXHIBITIONS
Unconventional sculptures, gorgeous paintings, or photographs by international and local artists inhabit the rooms of Palazzo Rosso.
TAKE PARAGON BACK HOME
At Paragon 700, you can purchase some of the furniture, paintings, and other décor items from the luxury hotel in Ostuni.
Location
Luxurious art and architectural boutique hotel directly in the city centre of Ostuni. Cultural sights and the city’s landmarks are in walking distance from the palazzo hotel. The marina and beaches are just a 20-minute drive.
Airports: Brindisi (30 min), Bari (1h10 min)
