Maranza Rio di Pusteria, Italy
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Sculpted timber hideaway
Sunlit lounges and quiet terraces overlook the Puster Valley, fostering a serene mountain atmosphere shaped by thoughtful family hospitality.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Peter Pichler shaped charred larch slats with sweeping pitchfork curves, framing interiors lined in pale ash and loden.
Notable
Attentive family-led hospitality by the Oberhofers, pairing tailored local guidance with private in-suite Finnish saunas.
Notable
Montis Spa features an indoor-outdoor stainless infinity pool, panoramic herbal Aufguss saunas, and an Alpine hay room.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
its asymmetrical rooflines, its slate-gray larch cladding, and the swooping, organic curves of its façade reveal that Milla Montis is as modern as can be.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high above the village of Maranza, hillside walking paths and Dolomite panoramas surround the property in every direction.
The rooms
South-facing rooms feature pale ash joinery and green loden fabrics, while select suites add private Finnish saunas overlooking the peaks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The stainless steel infinity pool is heated to 33°C and extends outdoors toward the Dolomite ridges.
The spa
The Finnish sauna looks out through an arched window onto pine trees, and timber loungers fill the relaxation room.
Dogs stay too.
Lobby Bar and Terrace
Grey stone counters and green armchairs furnish the lounge, where afternoon pastries and drinks overlook the valley.
At the table
Floor-to-ceiling windows face the mountains, and chef Roland Oberhofer cooks five-course dinners rooted in South Tyrolean tradition.
How it began
Four staggered pitched-roof volumes reinterpret traditional South Tyrolean hay barns, with facade cutouts echoing the curved tines of local pitchforks.
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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.