A historically run hotel in an Art Nouveau building in Merano, with pool, garden and South Tyrolean restaurant, just steps from the town centre and Sissi Gardens.
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Hotel Kolping is a 3-star hotel set in an Art Nouveau building in Merano, about 800 metres from the historic centre, with a seasonal outdoor pool and garden.
Breakfast is served buffet-style in the dedicated dining room, while the in-house restaurant serves national dishes and traditional South Tyrolean recipes in the evening. The property is designed for families, couples and travellers who want to get around on foot: a bus stop right in front of the hotel connects directly to Merano railway station, and couples rate the location 9.1.
The air-conditioned rooms, reachable by lift, overlook the town or the mountains and feature wooden floors, satellite TV and free WiFi; all have a private bathroom with bathtub or shower and a hairdryer, some with a balcony. Nearby you can go trekking, horseback riding, golfing and canoeing, as well as walking along the many nature trails around Merano, a spa town at the foot of the Alps.
Hotel Kolping offers eight room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer and wooden or parquet floors. WiFi is free in every room, as is the flat-screen TV with satellite or cable channels; several rooms are reachable by lift and overlook the town or the surrounding mountains.
Room sizes range from 15 sqm in the Basic Single Room to 29 sqm in the Large Double Room without Balcony, which is also suited to families thanks to the added sofa bed. Some room types, such as the Double Room with Balcony and the Superior, offer a private balcony with a view of the garden or the pool, while others feature a private entrance and soundproofed walls for extra quiet. One room also has an accessible shower with folding handles.
The largest of the double rooms with balcony, overlooking the mountains or the town, with wooden furnishings and the option to add a single bed for a third guest. The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer.
Designed for solo travellers, air-conditioned and with a furnished balcony overlooking the mountains or the town. Wooden floors and a flat-screen satellite TV complete the amenities; no extra beds are available.
The version without a balcony of the double room, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer, wooden floors and furniture. A cosier choice compared to its counterpart with a city or mountain view.
The most spacious room in the property, at 29 sqm with an additional sofa bed suited to families with children. The shower is wheelchair-accessible thanks to folding handles, a unique detail among the rooms.
A triple room with pool view, private entrance and a sitting area with cable TV. The private bathroom includes toiletries in addition to a bathtub or shower, and soundproofed walls ensure extra quiet.
The smallest of the single rooms, with pool view and a sitting area featuring a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A private entrance and soundproofed walls complete this compact solution.
The property’s superior category, with a private balcony overlooking the garden and a pool view. Air-conditioned and with a flat-screen cable TV, it is the most refined option among the double rooms without a sofa bed.
Hotel Kolping offers guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden with a sun terrace and outdoor furniture, and a relaxation area with sauna, steam bath and whirlpool tub. Those who want to stay active can use the gym or rent bikes for excursions around Merano, or enjoy table tennis and billiards in the common areas.
For dining, there is a restaurant, a bar and a snack bar service, with menus for special diets on request and meals for children. The rooms are largely allergy-friendly and air-conditioned, with parquet floors, soundproofing and access via magnetic key cards.
The property also has a lift to the upper floors, luggage storage, a safe and daily housekeeping service, as well as facilities for guests with disabilities and rooms designed for families.
Hotel Kolping is set in an Art Nouveau building in the most central area of Merano, about 800 metres from the historic heart of the spa town. The neighbourhood is quiet yet well served, with cafés and restaurants just steps away: Café Bistro Kolping is practically underneath the hotel, while Tablè and Cafè Prantl are 100 and 50 metres away respectively.
Right in front of the property a bus stop connects directly to Merano railway station, about 1.9 km away, useful for those arriving by train or wishing to travel to Bolzano, whose airport is about 25 km away. A few minutes’ walk away are Maia Park (200 m) and the Animal Garden (400 m), while the historic centre with Princely Castle and Powder Tower can be reached with a walk of about 900-950 metres.
Merano is known for its mild climate and its parks: the famous Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens are about 1.3 km away, as is the Touriseum dedicated to the history of alpine tourism. In winter the area is a convenient base for skiing in the nearby South Tyrolean valleys, while in summer you can follow the trails toward the Parcines Waterfall (Partschinser Wasserfall), about 9 km away, or enjoy golf, canoeing and horseback riding in the surrounding area.
Reviews particularly praise the staff and cleanliness, both rated 9.3, followed by the central location (9.1). Scores for services and comfort are also good, while the value for money remains more modest but still solid, in line with an overall fabulous rating.
Yes, Hotel Kolping has a free outdoor pool, open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM from May to mid-October.
Yes, Hotel Kolping includes a continental buffet breakfast served in the dedicated dining room.
No, Hotel Kolping does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel Kolping has a garage with covered parking spaces, though they are limited and chargeable: it is advisable to book them in advance.
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Hotel Kolping is about 800 metres from the historic centre of Merano, in an area with cafés and restaurants just steps away.
Hotel Kolping offers eight types of air-conditioned rooms, from singles to large doubles with sofa beds, many with a balcony and views of the town, garden or mountains.
