Family-run hotel in Scena, above Merano, with a wellness area featuring three pools, a panoramic terrace, and rooms with balconies overlooking the valley.
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Christophs Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Scena, South Tyrol, run by the Hölzl family for over thirty years. The property is located in the centre of the village, with a bus stop right in front connecting to Merano, about 4 km away, while Bolzano and the A22 motorway can be reached in around 25 minutes by car.
The hotel’s strong point is its wellness area, which includes three pools – an indoor one, an indoor-outdoor one, and an infinity pool on the rooftop panoramic terrace – as well as two Finnish saunas, a Turkish bath, and an infrared cabin. The rooms, decorated in modern or classic style with wooden floors or carpeting, all feature a south-facing balcony overlooking the Merano valley, satellite TV, minibar, and private bathroom with bathrobe and slippers.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning, while the in-house café/bar offers light snacks, ice cream, cakes, and coffee from spring to early November. The hotel suits those looking for thermal relaxation, mountain views, and family-run hospitality in a quiet location just minutes from Merano.
The rooms at Christophs Hotel are spread over several floors and share a furnished balcony, private bathroom with bathrobe and slippers, flat-screen TV, and minibar. The furnishings vary between modern and classic style, with wooden floors or carpeting depending on the room type, and each accommodation offers views of the village centre, the surrounding mountains, or the Merano valley.
The range starts with the 32 sqm Standard Double Room and goes up to the 45 sqm Suite with a bathroom featuring a separate tub and shower, passing through the Superior and the Junior Suite, both with a sitting area and sofa bed. Rounding out the offering are more informal options such as the Deluxe with balcony, the two-room Family Suite, and the room with mountain view, designed for different space and budget needs.
Located on the 1st or 2nd floor, this room overlooks the village centre and the surrounding mountains, with wooden floors and rustic furnishings. It is the entry-level room type of the property, with a sitting area and desk.
Larger than the Standard and located on the upper floors, the Superior overlooks the historic centre, the mountains, and the Merano valley, with modern and elegant furnishings and an extra-large bed.
Spacious junior suite on the upper floors of the hotel, with views of the mountains and the Merano landscape, featuring a separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk.
The largest room type in the property, on the 4th floor, with a splendid view of the Merano valley, and the only one with a bathroom featuring a separate tub and shower, plus a spacious sitting area.
Room with balcony, designed as a simpler alternative to the higher room types, with a large double bed and a sofa bed for a third guest.
Suite with two separate rooms, a bedroom and a living area with sofa bed, designed for families or small groups who need more space.
Compact accommodation designed for two people, with a large double bed and a direct view of the mountains surrounding Scena.
Christophs Hotel focuses heavily on its wellness area, with three pools including a panoramic infinity pool, sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool tub, and full spa services including massages, as well as a fitness centre available to guests. Parking is available in a garage and pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge.
Outside, the property offers a sun terrace, garden, and the chance to go hiking, cycling, or skiing in the area. For dining there is a bar and an in-house café, while internet access is free throughout the property.
General services include a lift, heating, safe, magnetic key access, and rooms designed for allergy sufferers, as well as family rooms available for those travelling in groups.
Christophs Hotel is located in the centre of Scena, a small village above Merano overlooking the valley and surrounded by the mountains of South Tyrol. The area retains the character of a mountain village, with shops, bars, and restaurants just steps from the property, such as the Anny-Eisdiele ice cream shop just 50 metres away and the Mair Stub’m restaurant 200 metres away.
Merano is about 4 km away, reachable via the bus stop right in front of the hotel, while the Merano and Lagundo train stations are 3.4 km and 4.4 km away respectively. Bolzano Airport is about 27 km away, and Bolzano itself with the A22 motorway is about 25 minutes by car. Within a 3 km radius are also Merano’s main points of interest, including the Princely Castle, the Touriseum, and the famous Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
The location in Scena is suited to different activities throughout the year: in summer there are numerous hiking trails towards the Texelgruppe Nature Park, less than 1 km away, while in winter the area offers access to the ski slopes of the Merano 2000 area. Those who prefer the city can spend a day strolling through the Sissi Gardens or visiting the Women’s Museum, both less than 3 km from the hotel.
Guests particularly praise the staff and comfort, both rated 9.2, and the location, at 9.4. Cleanliness is also highly appreciated. The value for money, while solid at 8.9, remains the relatively lowest score among the categories reviewed.
Yes, Christophs Hotel offers three pools: an indoor one, an indoor-outdoor one, and an infinity pool on the rooftop panoramic terrace, as well as two Finnish saunas and a Turkish bath.
Yes, Christophs Hotel allows pets, with a possible surcharge depending on the room type.
Yes, Christophs Hotel includes a buffet breakfast every morning of the stay.
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Yes, Christophs Hotel has a garage for guest parking, which is not free.
Christophs Hotel is located about 4 km from the centre of Merano, reachable via the bus stop right in front of the hotel.
Christophs Hotel offers standard and superior double rooms, a junior suite, a suite with a bathtub, and a family suite, all with balconies and views of the village, mountains, or the Merano valley.
