A comfortable stay but with room for improvement...
We found the 8piuhotel to be great value for money in Lecce - affordable and modern. Although it's about a 25 minute walk to the city centre or other main attractions, we actually enjoyed the stroll back after dinner, especially in the cooler air temperatures at night.
That said, I'd personally rate the hotel closer to a 3 star than a 4 star. While the sleek, contemporary style is appealing, it does come at the expense of any character - it felt almost impersonal.
Our main issue was with the shower. We experienced inconsistent water temperature throughout our entire stay, with the water either scalding hot despite adjusting the dial to cold. It would constantly fluctuate unpredictably between too hot, cold and briefly comfortable. We raised this with reception twice but unfortunately, no action was taken. On the second occasion we were pretty much immediately told that everything looked fine, which was frustrating given it was an ongoing problem and clearly not fine.
I don't usually leave reviews, but I hope this feedback encourages the team to look into this issue. A reliable shower is a basic expectation, especially at a 4 star hotel.
To end on a positive, the bed was exceptionally comfortable - I slept very well each night which was great. The free breakfast inclusion was also good, providing enough variety of food options for all.