This luxurious hotel is set in the former 18th-century aristocratic residence of Domenico Ridola, founder of the National Archaeological Museum in the stunning ancient town of Matera.  The museum and the cave houses, monasteries and churches that form the Sassi, thought to be one of the first settlements in Italy, are just a ten-minute drive away. The hotel's classic rooms and suites are air-conditioned and well-appointed with Wi-Fi internet access and satellite television.  After a long day of sightseeing, guests might dine in the hotel restaurant, serving traditional local cuisine alongside an exceptional selection of local wines.  The hotel offers a 24-hour reception and ample parking for added convenience, and business travellers might appreciate the hotel's two fully-equipped meeting rooms for conferences, seminars and meetings of 30 to 250 guests. For all children from 1 to 7 years, the property reserves a 50% of discount. Hotel do not accept animals.