Cliffside hunting lodge
Red gables and a vintage sidecar motorbike greet guests arriving high above the Adige Valley among private alpine gardens.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1624 noble hunting lodge paired with a fourteenth-century clifftop fortress above Merano.
Remarkable
An alchemistic spa formulating hand-foraged alpine botanicals below a cliffside yoga treehouse.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
There are twenty gracefully appointed suites, outfitted with romantic chandeliers, wood paneling and richly patterned wallpaper, hand-carved and wrought iron furniture.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched high above Merano, the grounds connect directly to alpine hiking paths and the roaring 135-meter Fragsburg waterfall.
The rooms
Twenty suites feature richly patterned wallpapers, regional wood furnishings, and red Verona marble bathrooms opening onto private balconies overlooking the Alps.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 13-meter heated outdoor pool sits on a wooden sun deck overlooking the valley, bordered by pines and a whirlpool.
The spa
Castellum Natura develops in-house remedies from local mountain flora, accompanied by four thermal saunas and quiet yoga spaces.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Michelin-starred Restaurant Prezioso serves seasonal mountain dishes on the vine-draped glass loggia and open-air cliffside terrace.
How it began
Built in 1624 as a noble hunting lodge below a fourteenth-century fortress, the clifftop estate has been family-run since 1955.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.