Malles Venosta, ItalyBurgusio
Hotel Weißes Kreuz
Restored medieval manor
Burgusio Malles Venosta, Italy
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
Restored medieval manor
An eight-hundred-year-old manor and former village inn now operate as an adults-only stay shaped by raw concrete and ancient timber.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Ansitz zum Löwen dates to the thirteenth century with preserved Renaissance wood ceilings.
Notable
Minimalist concrete and sober grey furnishings set against historic Alpine timber paneling.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
What makes the Weisses Kreuz a rare find is not that it is still family-owned, but that it has been owned by the same family since 1871.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Burgusio's village square sits right outside the front doors, and the Benedictine Abbey of Marienberg rises above the valley.
The rooms
Rooms set rustic timber beams against minimalist grey furniture. In the medieval manor, suites keep their original Renaissance wood ceilings.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Panoramic glass surrounds the heated indoor pool, and swimmers in the outdoor infinity pool look straight toward snow-capped peaks.
The spa
Massages in the couple's suites use regional Alpine herbs, and cushioned daybeds line the quiet relaxation lounge.
Steam bath and yoga
Underlit benches glow inside the dark stone steam bath, and the minimalist yoga studio opens onto a quiet courtyard.
At the table
The kitchen cooks with Wagyu beef raised in Burgusio. Dining rooms and the sun terrace look straight across the valley.
How it began
In 1871, Josef Theiner bought the building as a village store and inn, earning his family the local nickname 'the pedlars'.
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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.