Design boutique hotel in the historic centre of Merano, a few steps from the Spa and the Prince's Castle, with an adjoining contemporary art gallery and rooms designed by local artists.
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The Boutique Hotel Imperialart is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Merano, just 50 metres from the Merano Arte contemporary art gallery and a 5-minute walk from the town’s thermal baths. The property stands out for its original concept: each room was designed by a different artist, turning the stay into an experience blending design and visual art.
The accommodations, almost all featuring a private balcony, range from Classic rooms to more spacious suites with a hot tub or small private pool, all equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. Some units offer views of the mountains or the historic centre, others a panoramic terrace.
The hotel has an on-site bar, WiFi connection in all areas and a public shuttle service to the ski resort. The central location makes it possible to reach the Prince’s Castle, Sissi’s Gardens and the Christmas Market on foot, while Merano Railway Station is about one kilometre away. An ideal address for those seeking style, art and convenience in the heart of the spa town.
The rooms of the Boutique Hotel Imperialart tell different stories: each type bears the signature of a local artist, from the Classic Double Room designed by Marcello Jori to the more exclusive suites with a hot tub and private pool. All accommodations are air conditioned, feature a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar stocked with South Tyrolean drinks and snacks. Most units include a balcony or terrace, often overlooking the mountains or the historic centre.
Moving up in category, you’ll find the Design Suite with Balcony and Bathtub, which has a living area with a sofa bed, and the Loft and Attic suites, designed for those wanting more space and privacy, with hot tubs, walk-in showers and, in two cases, a private pool for exclusive use. Sizes range from 21 sqm for the Classic to 50 sqm for the Design Suite, offering a wide choice between boutique intimacy and more generous settings for extended couple stays.
Entry-level room in the range, with an en-suite bathroom, satellite TV and a minibar with South Tyrolean drinks available for a fee. The bathroom includes bathrobes and slippers, and most units feature a private balcony.
Larger than the Elegance room, this one adds a bathtub and an electric kettle. South-facing balcony or patio, ideal for enjoying the afternoon light.
The most spacious of the non-attic room types, at 50 sqm with a separate living area featuring a sofa bed. Wooden floors and a private balcony make it suitable for a three-person stay.
The most compact room type in the property, designed by artist Marcello Jori. An elegant space with satellite TV and minibar, without a balcony but with a distinctive design.
Suite with a terrace featuring a hot tub overlooking Merano, a feature unique to this room among those available. Marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, plus a coffee machine in the room.
Top-floor suite with a private pool for exclusive use and a hot tub, plus a walk-in shower. The panoramic terrace offers views of the surrounding mountains.
Spacious air-conditioned room with a hot tub and private pool, soundproofed walls and a terrace with mountain views. Walk-in shower in the private bathroom.
The Boutique Hotel Imperialart offers an on-site bar, free WiFi connection in all areas and a shuttle service to the ski resort, as well as an airport shuttle service on request. Staff are available with a tour desk, concierge service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping, while laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services are provided for longer stays.
The rooms, all air conditioned, feature complimentary bathroom products, a bathrobe, hairdryer and kettle or coffee machine. Several units also offer a separate bathtub or shower and quality bed linen.
Pets are allowed on request, with bowls and pet beds available. The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with a lift, safe and magnetic key access for guest security.
The Boutique Hotel Imperialart is located in the historic centre of Merano, along Freiheitsstrasse, a short walk from the Passirio River and the city’s liveliest pedestrian area. The property shares its building with the Merano Arte gallery, just 50 metres away, and is a few dozen metres from Kurhaus Palace and the Prince’s Castle, reachable in under two minutes on foot.
Merano Railway Station is about 1 km away, while Bolzano Airport is 25 km away and connected by shuttle on request. The Merano Spa can be reached in a 5-minute walk and the Merano 2000 cable car is about 5 km away. Within a few hundred metres you’ll also find Sissi’s Gardens, the Women’s Museum and the Powder Tower, as well as numerous bars and restaurants such as Il Capriccio and Caff Liszt, both less than 100 metres away.
Merano is an ideal base for excursions all year round: in summer you can walk the trails of the Texelgruppe Nature Park, about 1.5 km away, or visit the famous Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, 2.1 km away, with the adjoining Touriseum dedicated to the history of alpine tourism. In winter, proximity to the Merano 2000 ski area allows for day trips skiing, while nearby the Parcines Waterfall, 8 km away, remains a popular destination for walks and scenic excursions.
Reviews particularly reward the staff (9.6) and the location (9.8), considered among the most central in Merano. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, still positive, remains the more modest score.
Yes, the Boutique Hotel Imperialart accepts pets on request, with a possible additional charge to be confirmed with the property.
Yes, the Boutique Hotel Imperialart includes breakfast, offered in continental, Italian, vegetarian and buffet versions.
The Boutique Hotel Imperialart has a garage, but parking is not free: it’s advisable to check the conditions when booking.
The minimum age for check-in at the Boutique Hotel Imperialart is 18 years.
The Boutique Hotel Imperialart is about a 5-minute walk from the Merano Spa, in the heart of the historic centre.
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The Boutique Hotel Imperialart offers double rooms and suites, some with a hot tub or small private pool, all designed by local artists and equipped with air conditioning.
