Valles Rio di Pusteria, Italy
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Japanese-inflected alpine lodge
Japanese mindfulness rituals shape the day, from guided forest bathing in the surrounding woods to quiet hours in the tea library.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Decorative facade screens inspired by bog grasses frame concrete and timber interiors.
Listed
South Tyrolean Slow Food dinners and a preserved 350-year-old wooden farmhouse parlour.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its form is a thorough refutation of the idea that contemporary architecture is in any way cold or inhuman.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
At the head of the Valles valley among mountain meadows, minutes from the ski lifts.
The rooms
Rooms use local timber and concrete, and selected suites add outdoor wooden ofuro tubs on their balconies.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool extends out toward the garden, and a rooftop onsen looks across the alpine valley.
The sauna
Soak slowly.
Curved timber benches face the valley through floor-to-ceiling windows, and themed sauna infusions take place regularly.
The spa
Stepped wooden floors hold cushioned daybeds for resting, and treatments use house-blended botanical oils and local herbs.
At the table
Five-course dinners use South Tyrolean produce and Southeast Asian spices. The wine cellar displays regional vintages beside local cheeses.
How it began
Siblings Simon and Magdalena Mair combined their first names for the property, rebuilding their parents' 1985 guesthouse after travels across Asia.
Rio di Pusteria
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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.