Bolzano, ItalyOld Town
Hotel Greif
Artist-designed alpine townhouse
Artist-designed alpine townhouse
The property feels like an intimate art collector's home, with contemporary regional works filling a historic townhouse on the main square.
“The building dates to the 17th century, but inside, it’s spare and modern, with crisp, fresh linens and windows that open to let in the mountain air.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Boris Podrecca combined thirty-three artist rooms with custom South Tyrolean maple woodwork.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Greif has kept its heritage, even as it’s modernized its aspect.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Piazza Walther hums with cafe terraces right outside, and the vaulted shopping arcades are just around the corner.
The rooms
Original artworks hang above custom local maple woodwork, and marble bathrooms have walk-in showers.
The sauna and gym
The third-floor bio sauna warms to 75 degrees Celsius, and an adjoining attic gym sits beneath skylights.
Grifoncino Cocktail Bar
Red banquettes curve beneath an illuminated arch, and bartenders mix craft cocktails along a glowing blue counter.
How it began
The Staffler family installed their own generator in 1890, lighting the hotel seven years before the rest of the town.
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Our shorthand
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.