Would you like to vacation in a UNESCO World Heritage site, in a city that will be Europe’s cultural capital in 2019, and in a hotel that used to be a 17th-century family home? Even though it all sounds too magical, it is in fact 100% true! We’d like to welcome you to Matera, an Italian gem, and advise to stay at Palazzo Gattini, this year’s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of Luxury Hotel in Italy.

Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The goal of the company is to connect people with the best of luxury. LLA have evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries and analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, Tiffany&Co., Ferrari, Rolls-Royce and Hilton were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and exposure to an entirely new market of customers.

Located in the several-centuries-old home of one of the most prominent families in Matera, Palazzo Gattini is definitely among the classiest destinations in the modern tourism industry. Tastefully restored by the architect Ettore Mocchetti, the historic building offers the guests luxurious suites and rooms, a private pool, extravagant restaurants and a lounge, a lavish spa center with a new exciting addition – a floating room, plus numerous memorable events inside and outside the hotel.

Walk around the “Sassi di Matera” (ancient town), visit the famous Matera Cathedral or travel to the other side of the canyon – the staff of Palazzo Gattini will happily help you arrange it all. Alternatively, pick one of the hotel’s special packages: some are about wellness and luxurious pampering, others – about celebrations and activities. Either way, your experience will be unforgettable.Remarkably, the Palazzo Gattini network now also has a new opening in Matera. Mulino Alvino Resort and Spa is an ancient mill, redesigned by the esteemed Ettore Mocchetti into a boutique hotel, so be sure to check it out as well!

Palazzo Gattini is definitely a very special hotel in a very special city. Italian charm, romanticism, history and culture all come together in this location, offering you a unique and dreamlike vacation.