While everyone awaits the as-yet-unnamed* luxury hotel from native son Francis Ford Coppola, set to open in 2009, a new hotel has opened in Basilicata. The Financial Times reports that La Locanda delle Donne Monache, a sister hotel to Positano’s Casa Angelina, is now open for business in Maratea.
Name: La Locanda delle Donne Monache
Location: Via Carlo Mazzei, 4, Maratea (Potenza Province), Basilicata (see this on a map)
Contact: Phone 0973-876-139; Fax 0973-876-203
Web: http://locandamonache.com
Rates: €115-235
What’s Cool: That this modern, stylish exists in Basilicata is a testament to the fact that this southern Italian region is on the rise, as far as tourism destinations are concerned. La Locanda is located in the stunning town of Maratea, which overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea. We’re intrigued by the thoughtful design, which includes a bathtub built into mountain rock, pared down, bright rooms, and the collection of whimsical Murano glass art. La Locanda also has several vacation packages, including a three-night spa Body & Soul getaway for €660 through October 31, 2008.
Photo by Locanda Monache
*The New York Times listed the name as Blancaneax, which is actually in Belize.
Tsk tsk NY Times! Hotel looks faboo