Bolzano, ItalyOld Town
Parkhotel Laurin
Jugendstil garden landmark
Jugendstil garden landmark
A century-old private park surrounds the hotel, giving this Art Nouveau landmark heated outdoor swimming and lively aperitif hours.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A listed 1910 grand hotel preserving its ornate Art Nouveau façade and woodwork.
Remarkable
Run by the Staffler family since 1910, hosting generations for aperitifs and jazz.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
its rooms and suites aren’t exactly historical reproductions, neither are they chasing after boutique-hotel cool; instead, they’re a handsome blend of original architectural features and subtle contemporary design.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bolzano's central train station is two hundred metres away, and Piazza Walther opens into medieval arcades just beyond.
The rooms
Rooms retain original Art Nouveau brass handles and double windows. Custom pear-wood paneling gives each room a quiet warmth.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The park swimming pool is heated year-round to 26°C and equipped with an integrated hydromassage lounger bench.
The sauna
A standalone Finnish sauna sits among the park trees, with tiered wooden benches looking out onto the garden.
Restaurant
ConTanima
A restored Art Nouveau glasshouse in the park hosts tasting menus around an oak table beneath vintage ship lamps.
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath vaulted ceilings, and the wood-panelled bar pours cocktails under Bruno Goldschmitt's 1911 wall frescoes.
How it began
The hotel opened in 1910 with rare technological luxuries, including compressed-air passenger lifts and a central vacuum cleaning system.
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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.