We stayed here for one night after a visit to Matera during the day. Matera is about 5 miles away, so a car is essential. Driving and staying in Matera proper can be tricky, because most of the hotels and B&Bs are in the ZTL zone, inaccessible by cars, and the walk to these places can be down many flights of stairs, so be sure to pack one small ball with all the essentials you will need for your stay. Matera has been designated the Cultural Capital of Europe for 2019, and is a UNESCO site, so certainly worth a visit!
Parking at MH Matera Hotel is free and easily maneuvered. Our check in process was easy, with the staff providing us with all the perks of staying here. Guests are allowed 90 minutes of free time at the spa to enjoy those amenities. Although we didn’t have a massage (extra charge), we were told by fellow travelers that they were excellent! The indoor pool looked wonderful and was very peaceful. Bathing caps a must and if you don’t have one- who does?- they can be purchased for 3 euro.
The room was typical Hilton style. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. The shower curtain liner could stand to be changed, but other than that, the room was very clean. Although there was supposed to be access to English channels on the TV, they were not available. No problem. We had access to free WiFi, so caught up on the news via our cell phones. The WiFi is slow, but sufficient.
The included breakfast was a buffet with a very good selection.