Palazzo Margherita

The Hotel

Traditional architecture, luxurious gardens and modern furnishings give Palazzo Margherita the sensation of being somewhere that preserved the charm of its times but was brought to the present unpretentious and exotically by no one less than the Italian moviemaker Francis Ford Coppola, who loves the region so much that transformed the old palazzo in a mini-oasis.

The French designer’s Jacques Grange acclaimed work is also evident in here: the art déco interiors can be seen in the Moroccan tiles, in the hand painted frescoes and the airy suites open to the interior patio or to the garden with a lovely fountain.

More than just a boutique hotel, Pallazo Marguerita is a sample of the love Francis Ford Coppola and his family feel for Italy. They transformed this relic in one of the best hotels of the country, a scenery worthy of a masterpiece of the seventh art.

Suites

Palazzo Margherita has nine rooms and suites beautifully decorated, each one with vivid colors and nice stories to tell. All suites have balconies or terraces with enchanting views to the garden, to the patio or to the city square. Some suites have extra beds to accommodate the kids. .

All suites offer a free minibar, a Loewe HDTV in 3D, Blu-ray, DVD player, Apple TV, high speed Wi-Fi and a Loewe iPod docking station.

Our favorites are:

Francis Suite - for up to three people (king size bed)

Integrating Moroccan design subtle elements, this picturesque suite named after Francis is actually paying tribute to his grandmother, Maria Zasa. A tiled fireplace and a big and glamorous anteroom makes this suite stands out from the others. The luxurious bathroom includes a soaking tub in addition to its own shower. The walls and the ceiling have paintings and beautifully restored frescoes. This suite has 73 m².

Gia Suite - for up to two people (king size bed)

The Palazzo Margherita’s most romantic suite is 70 m² and was designed in honor to Gia Coppola, Francis first granddaughter. It has a subtle rococo design with a delicate fresco in the ceiling representing Cupid and Psiquê which symbolize good luck and harmony for those who are in love. The balcony overlooks the main street and the Bernalda square making it the perfect place to observe city’s life. The large bathroom has a soaking tub and a shower. The bathroom has a Clawfoot bathtub, separated from the shower.

Honeymooners receive spoils if they stay in this suite. To learn more, visit the hotel’s page.

Sofia Suite - for up to two people (king size bed)

Jacques Grange designed this suite together with Francis’ daughter, Sofia Coppola. Its inside is delicate and girlie, with hand-painted frescos that resemble a summer garden with the morning fog. The balcony overlooks the patio and the doors of the bathroom (that has a wonderful Turkish bath) will take you to a private balcony fully furnished with a magical view of the garden and the font.

Amenities

The hotel’s bathrooms offer Santa Maria Novella amenities.

Gastronomy

A pretty kitchen attached to a dining room serves meals as if you were at home. The chefs, handpicked by Coppola, prepare a bread that felt from heaven for breakfast and they offer local gastronomy in an exquisite way for lunches and dinners.

When it comes to bars, Palazzo Marguerita is proud of its three spoils: the Cinecittà bar that serves wood fired pizza in a balcony that has views of the city’s square; a bar next to the pool that serves a selection of drinks, wines and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks and the Family Bar, a space with recovered furniture such as a chandelier of the original property, a vintage bar from Turim and its walls dressed up in a Le Manach retrô fabric.

Leisure

A menu with a selection of more than 100 classical movies is available for the guests.

The food and wine offers will play an important role in your Palazzo Margherita visit. You can get a bicycle provided by the hotel to the guests and visit the local markets, the old wine cellars and historical places.

A  20 minutes drive will take you to the crystal waters of the Ionian Sea – the perfect way to spend some time only admiring the sight. And for the sports lovers, there are two golf courses and a tennis court in the proximities. There is also the Parque Nacional del Pollino one hour away, full of trails and wild life. But the highlight will be the visit to Matera, a unique city elected the 2019 cultural capital of Europe.

If you prefer to stay at the hotel, incredible activities wait for you there, too. The 10 meters pool is extremely inviting for a dive accompanied by a limoncello, and the well maintained garden will be even more pleasant with an armchair and a book.

Do you want to learn the secrets of the regional cuisine? Then enroll in the cooking lessons that are also at the Palazzo kitchen with the best local chefs.

Although the hotel does not have a spa or a gym, you can book massages, yoga and Pilates classes in advance.

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Location

Located at the small city of Beralda in the south of Italy, the hotel have been attracting fashionistas, artists and friends of Coppola since its opening, all curious to get to know the hotel that is the fifth of his collection around the world.

The nearby part of old Bernalda that goes back to the 5th century is delightfully picturesque. Alleys with lengthy thin parallelepipeds run alongside of aged buildings. Other attractions in the proximities include the archaeological site of Metaponto and the stunning city of Matera.

*Distances: Metaponto (15 min), Matera (50 min), Pista Mattei - only for landing and takeoff of private flights (20 min), Bari International Airport (1h30).