##Description **La Residenza del Monaco Bianco** offers comfortable accommodation units along via Lucana, a short distance from the central Piazza Pascoli, in the heart of the old town. Metaponto, Castellaneta Marina and Policoro beaches are about 40 km away. The complex is ideally located for exploring the treasures of Matera, known as the "Town of the Sassi". Brindisi Airport can be reached in about one hour and forty-five minutes by car. This hotel is housed in what once was the home of Monaco Bianco, a historical figure close to the peasant world. This nineteenth century building, completely renovated in 1992 and recently renovated, consists of a single building arranged over three levels. The owners, the Loperfido family, live on the first floor. The second floor hosts luxurious rooms designed by architect Alessandro Tortorelli. The property includes a reception open from 08:00 am to 08:00 pm (but opening hours can change), an elevator, a bar, a breakfast room and a private garden with a furnished patio. Late check-in (after 08:00 pm) must be communicated in advance over the phone or by email. Free Wi-Fi is available in the common areas and in all rooms, while the use of the partner car park, about 300 metres away, with car valet service, is not included in the price. ##Rooms La Residenza del Monaco Bianco has 6 rooms, including: -Deluxe: comfortable rooms; -Suite: including one with a hammam, chromo-therapy and a balcony overlooking the private garden, and another one with a bathroom with a large shower and views of the Parco della Murgia Materana. All rooms, differently decorated with Italian design elements design, have bathrooms with chromo-therapy shower and hair dryer, Wi-Fi, TV, mini bar, a safe, air conditioning, heating, pillow menu, and coffee maker. Suites have a cellar with a selection of local wines, not included in the price. ##Why choose La Residenza del Monaco Bianco? -In the heart of the old town -Attention to detail -Elegant and sophisticated design ##Reviews -Great hospitality -Hearty breakfast -Comfortable and functional rooms ##Food & drinks A continental breakfast buffet is served every morning from 07:30 to 10:30 am. In the summer, the most important meal of the day can also be served in the garden. "Osteria dei Sassi", the partner restaurant, is located on the ground floor of the same building. ##It is the right choice if… You want to stay in the heart of the old town, a short distance from the central Piazza Pascoli. ##Terms and conditions -Check-in time is after 02:00 pm – Check out by 11:00 am -Pets are not allowed -Not included in the price: beverages and extra drinks -Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro. Except for American Express and Diners.