Palazzotto Residence&Winery

The cave room was truly romantic and very clean. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very spacious and very detailed in the cave. With seating area at the entrace with a TV. We also had a coffee machine and fridge and wine with glasses. The bathroom rain forest shower was amazing. Matera is an amazing must see town. Would stay more than just a night maybe 2. We parked our car outside the city and had a shuttle private transfer to thw hotel which the hotel recommended. This was truly woth it. The lights in the room was romantic and the breakfast was like a big family sitting together. It's a must stay when you go to Matera. People mentioned it has a cave like smell and damp. We did not fell that at all. Staff was frendly and recommended places to see. The city looks also so lovely at night time with all the lights. The hotel.is in the heart of the city and if we came back this place would see us again.

The hotel was fine but BEWARE GETTING TRAFFIC VIOLATION FINES from the local authority. We were told by the hotel that we could take our hire car briefly inside the historic area to drop off and collect luggage. We did this at each end of our stay in September 2022 and parked the car in an authorised zone for the rest of the time. One year later we have received 2 fines of 100 euros for each infraction. We also incurred administration fees from the hire car company. We asked the hotel if they could help us with this, but received no reply. We decided to just pay the fines as they can double if an appeal is unsuccessful. Our stay in Matera turned out be a very expensive experience.

Architects, artists, cave enthusiasts and couples under 40—don’t miss a stay at this unique property. For the rest of us, well, there are issues. If you have asthma or allergies, stay away. The caves are naturally musky and the hotel uses very strong fragrance sprays to mask it. If your sight isn’t great, it’s a challenge. Again, it’s a cave, and there’s only one light source. In my room, the one light source was a windowed wall that people walked by and could easily see into. My option was to draw the drapes for privacy but be in darkness except for the sexy, but dim “boutique” lighting provided. I found it claustrophobic. And last but not least, the bathroom. Yes, preserve the integrity of the cave walls, but maybe insulate the shower with plexiglass so the mold isn’t so visible and encroaching. And better ventilation is desperately needed, especially the bathroom area. Sleeping in a cave is an experience, if you’re up to it. And I believe Il Palazzotto is at the top of the category. I did love the sitting area outside my room (#6) and took advantage of it. The lobby was stunning; the wines excellent. Shout-out to the exceptionally helpful Danila. But whether you stay in a Sassi hotel, or choose just to visit the area, Matera is a must-see. You’ll never forgot it.