HOTEL

Luxury Hotel Palazzo Gattini is situated in the historical center of the city of Matera.
Today, after extensive restoration and repair, the building has become a prestigious hotel. The use of local materials, a respect for its original structure and a rational and sober intervention has restored the building to its antique splendor. The Palazzo has retained the historical-architectural value of the rooms and of the 18th century facade. The re-birth of Palazzo Gattini and its transformation was carried out by Nicola Benedetto. The interior design architect was Ettore Mocchetti, managing editor of AD, an international interior design magazine.

The antique historical residence belonged, until 1892, to the oldest noble family in Matera: the Earl of Gattini. Palazzo Gattini is one of the most antique buildings surrounding the cathedral in the Civita old quarter and it was once inhabited by the Greek-Romans as shown by the finding of numerous sepulchers. Still today this Palazzo preserves traces of its origins that date back to the 15th century.

The building has been divided into different levels to respond to the needs of a modern hotel. The inside has been redesigned by the architect Ettore Mocchetti, managing editor of AD. With the new energy saving guidelines the use of Led diffuses the lighting in a soft, suffuse manner. Illumination thus becomes a means for creating an intimate and homely atmosphere turning the historical residence into one’s “home away from home,” with all the attention directed towards the hotel guests. The dominating color is cream, an idea taken from the different shades found in the calcareous stone that dominates the Matera landscape and the walls of the city’s antique quarters. Mazzaro, a local stone, has been used for the walls, while the frescoes have all been restored by specialized masters. The furnishings are a combination of contemporary styles mixed with those of the past. The wrought iron lamps have been created by artisans from Matera and the bed headboards decorated with historical figures have been handcrafted. Many of the furnishings and various antiques were found in the Palazzo and have been patiently restored to their original beauty. The colours grey, black, orange and blue have been used to create a contrast that renders the rooms a truly evocative experience. Every room is unique. The attention to detail transforms each particular into a gesture of true welcome so your stay becomes something to remember.

The hotel has 20 luxury rooms: 5 suites, 3 junior suites and 12 Deluxe suites. All the rooms have air conditioning, two telephones with direct lines, a 220 volt electricity adaptor, internet connection, Lcd colour TV with a closed circuit video and national as well as satellite channels, a mini bar, electronic safe, direct telephone services, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathtub and shower. Today the deconsecrated chapel is a Conference Room able to host a maximum of 50 people for workshops or meetings and is equipped with projectors, microphones and maxi screens.