Garni Hotel Kessler

Garni Hotel Kessler is a 3-star hotel located in Tirolo, a hillside hamlet above Merano, a few kilometres from Torre delle Polveri and Merano’s historic centre.

The entirely non-smoking property is designed for those seeking a peaceful stay in close contact with nature without giving up some extra comforts: a seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, fitness centre, garden and terrace with the option to play table tennis. The rooms, all with private bathroom, desk, flat-screen TV, safe and refrigerator, differ in size and view: some overlook the garden or the mountains, others offer a balcony or a view of the town.

Breakfast, served every morning, offers buffet, continental and Italian options, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives. Private parking is free and WiFi is included throughout the property. Pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge. The location, highly rated by couples with a score of 9.4, allows guests to reach some local restaurants on foot and, within a few minutes by car, the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and the centre of Merano.

★ 9.1 · Excellent · 200 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Garni Hotel Kessler share an alpine style with wooden floors and a common set of amenities including private bathroom, desk, flat-screen TV, safe, refrigerator, linens and towels. On this basis, they differ in size, view and distinctive features such as a balcony or bathtub.

The Double Room, 24 sqm, overlooks the garden and the surrounding mountains and is the simplest solution for two people. The Double Room with Balcony, of the same size, adds a private outdoor space still facing the garden and mountains. The Double Room Superior, the largest at 26 sqm and also designed for three guests, offers a balcony with a view of the town and is the most spacious option available. In all room types the bed is a large double, suitable for both couples and longer stays.

Double Room

24 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Garden view, Mountain view, Terrace

The property’s base room type, with alpine-style wooden floors and a view of the garden and surrounding mountains. It has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and is the most compact option offered by the hotel.

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Double Room with Balcony

24 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Garden view, Mountain view

Same size as the Double Room but with the addition of a private balcony, from which to enjoy the view of the garden and mountains. Furnished in alpine style with wooden floors, it is suited for those who want their own outdoor space during the stay.

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Double Room Superior

26 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Balcony, City view, Flat-screen TV

The property’s largest room, at 26 sqm and accommodating up to three people. It has a balcony with a view of the town, alpine-style furnishings and a private bathroom, standing out from the other room types for its space and panoramic outlook.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for a hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, sauna and fitness centre without straying too far from Merano.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 9.4 precisely by guests staying as couples.
Yes, if you appreciate rooms with a view of the garden, mountains or town and the option to choose a private balcony.
Yes, if you're travelling with your pet, which is allowed at the property with a possible surcharge.
Yes, if you want a rich breakfast, with buffet, continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Maybe not, if...

Perhaps not, if you're travelling with small children: the property does not allow access to minors.
Perhaps not, if you need an on-site restaurant for dinner: the property does not offer its own dining services.
Perhaps not, if you prefer to pay by card: the only accepted payment method indicated is cash.
Perhaps not, if you need a crib for an infant: the property does not have one available.

Hotel facilities & services

Garni Hotel Kessler offers guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, a fitness centre and a relaxation room, ideal for unwinding after excursions between Merano and Tirolo. Outdoors there is a garden, a sun terrace, a picnic area with outdoor furniture and a dining area, as well as a table tennis table for leisure moments.

Overall, the property offers free private parking with a car valet service, a lift, heating, a safe and daily housekeeping. It is entirely non-smoking and features parquet or wooden flooring in many common areas.

Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, satellite channels, internet connection and telephone, while the bathroom includes a bathrobe, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. WiFi is free throughout the property and pets are accepted, with a possible surcharge.

Great for your stay

Free parking
Private bathroom
Parking
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Spa & wellness centre
Gym
Picnic area

General facilities

Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Sun terrace
Terrace
Garden
Table tennis
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Lift
Fitness
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna

Parking

Car valet parking service

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Complimentary toiletries
Bathrobe
Hairdryer
Shower
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

Garni Hotel Kessler is located in Tirolo, the hillside hamlet overlooking Merano, a residential area known for its medieval castle and quieter character compared to the valley below. The area features vineyards, historic villas and views of the Sarentine Alps, retaining an atmosphere different from the town centre despite the short distance.

In terms of logistics, the hotel is about 150 metres from local restaurants such as Die Weinbar, Cafè Milchbar and Kohl’n Keller, while Merano’s historic centre with Princes’ Castle and Sissi Gardens can be reached in about 2-2.5 km. Merano railway station is 2 km away, convenient for those arriving without a car, and Bolzano airport is 28 km away, about a 40-minute drive.

Guests staying here can devote their days to various activities: in summer, the trails of the nearby Texelgruppe Nature Park and walks toward Torre delle Polveri, 2.2 km away, are popular, while the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, about 4 km away, offer a botanical route suitable for every season. In winter, the proximity to Merano makes it easy to reach Christmas markets and thermal baths, while for culture lovers, Merano Arte and the Women’s Museum, both about 2 km away, complete a cultural offering accessible within a few minutes by car or public transport.

Die Weinbar — Restaurant a few steps from the hotel, ideal for an informal dinner 150 m

Princes' Castle — Former residence of the Counts of Tyrol, now a historical museum 2 km

Sissi Gardens — Panoramic urban park linked to the memory of the Austrian empress 2.5 km

Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle — Famous botanical gardens, among the most visited in Europe 4 km

What guests say about Garni Hotel Kessler

9.1

Excellent · 200 reviews

Staff

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Location

9.5

Cleanliness

9.4

Facilities

9.2

Value for money

9.1

Free Wi-Fi

8.3

Guests particularly praise the room comfort and the staff, both rated very highly, followed by cleanliness and location, especially appreciated by couples. The value for money remains solid, confirming an overall positive experience.