Hotels close to Merano, the Dolomite mountains, Italy

Hotel Residence Unterpazeider, Merano

This delightful four-star hotel in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region is beautifully located on a mountain slope overlooking the elegant South Tyrolean city of Merano. Hotel Residence Unterpazeider lies on the outskirts of the idyllic mountain village of Marling/Marlengo, in the grounds of what was originally a substantial historic wine-growing estate. Views from here are magnificent as the foothills of the Dolomites rise up towards the Brenner Pass and Switzerland. The original estate house is built in typical Tyrolean style with sloping roofs and tiered balconies, and has been added to over the years. The owners endeavour to create an atmosphere of homely luxury with plenty of light and space and a wonderful wellness centre with fabulous facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and a range of pampering and rejuvenating treatments to ensure a feeling of wellbeing and relaxation.

There are 40 generously proportioned, light-filled rooms, all with excellent en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone, cable-satellite television, personal safe and radio/alarm clock. A gourmet buffet breakfast served on the sunny terrace is included in the room rate and children and pets are welcome.

An exquisite restaurant serves a menu offering a huge choice of dishes to suit every taste and dietary requirements can also be catered for. There is also an elegant lounge/bar where aperitifs and coffee are served throughout the day. An attractive garden features a welcoming children's play area and the wellness centre has a fully equipped gym and a team of therapists and fitness experts to advise and guide you. Business travellers will find a selection of comfortable, well-equipped meeting rooms with audio-visual facilities and internet access, while professional, attentive staff are on duty on the front desk 24 hours a day to offer advice and information about the hotel and its surroundings. There are dozens of outdoor pursuits and activities on offer in the area and there is plenty of free parking in the hotel car park.

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Double room from €132