The hotel is splendidly located, at a 2 minutes walk from the Palombaro Lungo and about 5-10 minutes from the Sassi. The rooms are well organised and nicely decorated, and the bathrooms are spacious and perfectly clean. The breakfast was one of the best in Italy, with a large variety of foods, both salty and sweet, fresh fruits and a good choice of beverages.

The staff has been helpful, but they didn't seem quite happy to have us there, asking for one thing or another. There is no electric cattle în the rooms, which I think is mandatory for a 4 stars hotel.

To be honest, I was skeptical about this one. I needed to book the hotel last minute (like literally the previous night), so seeing an old-looking building (probably constructed in the 1980s) was not really encouraging BUT I wanted to see Matera, so I went ahead. The hotel surprised me and by a lot. First of all - yes, the building is old BUT all inside is renovated, so all is great. The rooms are good in size (not too small at all, just right) and everything is very clean. You have a full minibar if you want something and the hotel has a working restaurant and staff at reception 24/7. The breakfast is phenomenal (like, literally anything any traveler could want) and the staff are helpful and friendly. The best thing about the hotel is the location. Basically, there is no other hotel in Matera which is closer to the Sassi and the historical center. You just need 5 minutes of slow walking (entrance to the old town square is just behind the hotel :) ) and you are at the viewpoint and the cistern. There is a vending machine for snacks and drinks just less than 10 minutes away down the street from the hotel (in the old town) and any sights and amazing places to eat are within the same 5-10 minute distance. If you want to see the historical center of Matera, this is the place to stay (you won't regret it, trust me!). The hotel is very popular with Italians visiting Matera, so keep that in mind and if you are not travelling solo, like me, better book in advance :) The prime location comes with a single downside and a few things to consider (listing them here as they are just things to keep in mind and not something that is a huge issue) - the proximity to the Sassi means you will be quite far away from the bus station (3 kilometers) and the train station (1.5 kilometers). The distance is not that much BUT it is an uphill slope 90% of the time, so if you have a lot of luggage, better take a taxi.

I loved it, so nothing, really, I just want to continue what I started above with the things you should keep in mind when visiting. If you come by car, make sure to notify the hotel in advance, as it is within a restricted parking area and parking lots are limited. Also be aware that the hotel is busy (as I said, very popular with Italians visiting) and check-in starts at 15.00, so if you come in earlier than that, you may need to wait. The staff would do anything they can to accommodate you early, BUT if you plan on arriving before noon, better notify them, to get your room ready. The hotel also have luggage storage, just so you know. Did I say I loved it? Just to repeat I can't wait to return!

I absolutely loved this hotel! The position was perfect, just round the corner from the bustling centre and access to the "sassi". The parking was extremely convenient (€15 per day and subject to availability), breakfast was plentiful and very good quality (although I do suggest you offer fresh fruit juice too, rather than the concentrate that came from a machine). The staff was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. My room was a single with a comfortable bed, convenient layout, all amenities.

I really can't fault anything about this hotel. Everything went really well.

Extremely comfortable beds, superb location (less than 10 minutes from the bus station and less than 1 minute from the old city center), very polite staff, a rich variety of fruits for breakfast and coffee from a proper coffee machine à la carte

A very small shower cabin, not enough space to turn (and I am quite slim), no hot breakfast meals

The hotel's close proximity to the city center and its restaurants can't be beat. Tomaso, one of the wait staff is always cheerful and helpful and was a delight to be around.

I got the sense that the hotel over dramatizes that there is restricted street parking in an attempt to fill up its garage. We easily found spots on the street and had no difficulty at all.

The location was perfect, a few minutes away from one of the Piazza Vittorio Veneto and easy to get around from here. Also we arrived by coach from Bari airport and the bus station in Matera was a 5 minute walk to the hotel so nice and easy with luggage. Breakfast was good. The room was spotless and staff friendly.

nothing could have been better

The location was great. Just a minute walk and you were in the town square looking over the city and the Sassi. The breakfast had a good mix of sweet and savory options.

I thought the price for parking was a little high, we paid it because we needed parking. The service on the first days breakfast was great on the second day they were a little slow.

The receptionists received us with a warm welcome The staff made sure to register the vehicle so that we could move and arrive at the hotel in a no-traffic area. We got a comfortable and quiet room. The location of the hotel is very close to the old city.

There is no kettle and coffee set in the room

Really comfortable, clean and well equipped hotel with friendly and helpful staff and conveniently located for access to the sassi. Huge choice of food for breakfast with plenty of fruit.

They dont provide tea making facilities but you can get what you need from the bar at most times.

We had a car and there is a parking garage under the hotel. It is easy to find the hotel. Our room was modern and a nice size. We were able to walk a block to a major Piazza and head into the Sassi. The Tourist info office is located in the piazza. we loved this hotel.