Small family-run hotel in the Maia Alta district of Merano, with a wellness centre, garden and rooms with balcony overlooking the Dolomites, just a few steps from the Sissi Path.
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Hotel Annabell is a family-run 3-star hotel located in the residential district of Maia Alta, in Merano, appreciated for its intimate and well-kept atmosphere. The property has a wellness centre, a furnished garden and a terrace where guests can enjoy drinks and snacks, as well as ample free private parking.
The rooms are bright, equipped with satellite LCD TV and a balcony with views of the Dolomites or the garden: a solution especially suited to couples seeking tranquillity, with two room types ranging from 23 to 32 square metres, the latter with air conditioning and its own terrace.
Breakfast, served buffet-style, also features homemade cakes and is one of the strengths highlighted by guests. The location in Maia Alta makes it possible to reach the famous Sissi Path on foot, which connects the botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle to Merano’s historic centre, making the Annabell a convenient base for walks and excursions in the area.
Hotel Annabell offers two room types, both designed to ensure privacy and a good level of comfort. All rooms have a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen TV, balcony and a view of the garden or the surrounding mountains, elements that make every stay pleasant even for those simply looking to relax after a day of hiking.
The Double Room, 23 square metres, is the more compact option and includes a seating area in addition to the panoramic balcony. The Superior Double Room, larger at 32 square metres, adds air conditioning and a private terrace overlooking the garden, making it the ideal choice for those who want more space and can also accommodate a child. In both cases the bed is a large double.
The Double Room, 23 square metres, is the most compact room type in the hotel: it has a balcony with garden or mountain view, a seating area, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. An essential yet comfortable solution, ideal for a couple’s stay.
Larger than the standard Double Room, this 32-square-metre room type stands out for its air conditioning and private terrace overlooking the garden, in addition to the seating area and shower bathroom. It can also accommodate a child, making it the hotel’s most versatile choice.
Hotel Annabell offers a range of services designed for a relaxing stay amid the greenery of Maia Alta. The garden with outdoor furniture and the sun terrace are complemented by a spa centre with sauna, deck chairs and sun loungers, while the staff organise walking and cycling tours, hiking and horse riding for those wanting to explore the surroundings of Merano. There is also a tennis court and, within a few kilometres, a golf course.
For those travelling by car, free parking is available, while the rooms benefit from a daily housekeeping service. The on-site coffee shop completes the offering with snacks and drinks. The property is entirely non-smoking and offers allergy-free options, a safe, and CCTV security systems in the common areas and outdoor spaces.
Hotel Annabell is located in the residential district of Maia Alta, one of the quietest and greenest areas of Merano, characterised by villas with gardens and direct proximity to the hill that rises towards Trauttmansdorff Castle. It is precisely from here that the famous Sissi Path begins, the panoramic route connecting the castle’s botanical gardens to the town’s historic centre, reachable on foot in a few minutes from the hotel.
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are about 550 metres away, while the Touriseum museum, housed within the same castle, is 500 metres away. Merano’s town centre with the Princely Castle can be reached in about 1.7 km, as can the Women’s Museum at 1.9 km. For those arriving by train, Merano Railway Station is 2.5 km away, while Bolzano Airport is about 24 km away. Several bars and restaurants can also be found in the immediate surroundings, such as Trautmannsdorff at 450 metres and Café Bistro Kolping at 750 metres.
The area is well suited to walks and excursions in every season: in summer, the panoramic trails towards the surrounding vineyards and apple orchards are popular, while in autumn and spring the nearby Parcines Waterfall, about 9 km away, is a classic destination for a half-day trip. Maia Park, 750 metres away, offers green spaces for families, and the district is also well suited to those who want to cycle along the bike paths of the Adige valley.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated almost at the maximum, and the cleanliness of the rooms. Comfort and the quiet location in the Maia Alta area are also highly appreciated, while services and value for money remain nonetheless solid and well-balanced scores.
No, Hotel Annabell does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel Annabell has free private parking directly on site.
Yes, Hotel Annabell includes a buffet breakfast with homemade cakes in the stay.
Hotel Annabell is about 550 metres from the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, reachable on foot.
Hotel Annabell accepts cash payment.
Yes, Hotel Annabell has a wellness centre with a sauna, deck chairs and sun loungers available to guests.
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