Hotels near Merano in the Italian Dolomites

Hotel Pienzenau, Merano

This exceptionally comfortable four-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige is located amid breathtaking mountain scenery close to the elegant spa town of Merano. This lovely city, which nestles in a valley among the majestic Dolomite mountains in Italy's northernmost province, is one of Italy's real gems. The region is home to over 20,000 kilometres of well-marked nature trails and hiking routes which wind through the woodlands of South Tyrol, making this a haven for walkers and cyclists. In winter, the mountains are draped with a thick coat of snow and skiers can choose from hundreds of ski-runs to suit every level of proficiency. Those in search of culture will not be disappointed by the dozens of castles, museums and monasteries that litter the region, and the cuisine is a mixture of Italian, Swiss and German specialities.

Merano's Hotel Pienzenau has 24 light, airy rooms, all with spacious en-suite facilities, air conditioning and central heating. Rooms are equipped with a direct-dial telephone, internet connection facility, cable/satellite television with a selection of foreign-language channels, a radio-alarm and a personal safe for your documents and personal belongings. Bathrobes and a range of complimentary toiletries are provided in the bathroom and there is a fitted hairdryer for your convenience. Breakfast is included in the room rate and families with young children are welcome.

The hotel has a romantic restaurant with a delicious menu featuring traditional local specialities as well as regional Italian cuisine and enticing desserts. There is an excellent wine cellar with a wonderful selection of Italian, French and German wines. The Pienzenau also has a welcoming bar with an intimate, relaxed ambience.

The hotel garden is planted with fragrant roses and has a heated open-air swimming pool. There is also an indoor pool with hydromassage jets and a whirlpool plus a Swedish sauna and steam room. A selection of massages and beauty treatments are on offer in the hotel spa and the leisure activities on offer here include golf, hiking and cycling tours. Friendly, helpful staff man the reception desk 24 hours a day and the services on offer include a dry-cleaning and laundry service, safety-deposit facilities, internet access and cycle hire. There is a selection of meeting rooms for business guests and a welcoming play area for children in the garden.

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Double room from €190

 

Score from 1 reviews: 9/10