Malles Venosta, Italy
Garberhof
Alpine thermal lodge
Alpine thermal lodge
The Pobitzer family runs this mountain lodge around thermal bathing, where indoor pools connect to the open mountain air.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interior design is elegant and minimalist, with clean lines, parquet floors, copper fixtures, and huge picture windows that let in abundant sunshine.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set in upper Val Venosta, medieval towers and alpine trailheads branch straight out from the nearby village centre.
The rooms
Private mountain-facing balconies frame the Ortler range, while calm wood interiors look out across the valley.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool rests beneath timber beams, and a chemical-free swimming pond sits out in the garden.
The spa
Tiered wooden benches fill the Finnish sauna, and daybeds line a sunlit relaxation room facing the mountains.
Restaurant Pobitzer
Chef Christian Lechthaler serves house-made pasta and local Val Venosta cheeses in dining rooms overlooking the surrounding peaks.
At the table
Morning buffets lay out local breads and preserves, and an illuminated glass cabinet holds hundreds of regional wines.
How it began
The property began as a simple hikers' pension in 1981, founded by the family that still hosts guests today.
Malles Venosta
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How we rate hotels.
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.