Hotel Villa Westend
Merano · Italy · 3 Stars

Hotel Villa Westend

Art Nouveau villa overlooking the Passer Promenade in Merano: a family-run 3-star hotel with home-cooked meals and free private parking.

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8.1 Score
286 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Merano
Nearby Merano Railway Station · 450 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Breakfast Continental

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Hotel Villa Westend

Hotel Villa Westend is a 3-star property in Merano, housed in an elegant Art Nouveau villa overlooking the famous Passer Promenade, with mountains forming the backdrop of the landscape.

The family-run property is designed for those seeking a relaxing stay in a well-kept, informal setting, with attentive service and home-cooked meals that guests appreciate greatly. The rooms are traditional and spacious, many with a balcony and views of the garden, the river or the surrounding mountains; some room types also offer a bathtub and a minibar.

Breakfast, served as a continental and Italian-style buffet, is generous and well-prepared. Available services include free private parking, free WiFi throughout the property, an on-site restaurant and the possibility of bringing pets along. The central yet quiet location makes it possible to walk to Merano’s historic centre, its gardens and its attractions, while the surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for hikes and walks toward the nearby Merano 2000 ski area.

Hotel Villa Westend
★ 8.1 · Very Good · 286 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Villa Westend

Art Nouveau villa overlooking the Passer Promenade in Merano: a family-run 3-star hotel with home-cooked meals and free private parking.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Villa Westend are traditional, bright spaces spread across several types designed to meet different needs, from the solo traveller to the family with children. All feature a private bathroom with bidet, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and soundproofing, and many open onto balconies with views of the garden, the river, the mountains or the town, a detail that makes each stay slightly different from the next.

The Double/Twin Room, the largest at 17 m², offers flexibility on the bed configuration to be communicated at the time of booking. The Single Room, more compact at 12 m², is ideal for solo travellers, while the Triple Room, at 18 m², is designed for small groups or families thanks to the possibility of accommodating up to three people with alternative bed configurations.

Double/Twin Room — Hotel Villa Westend
Double/Twin Room
17 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub, Minibar, Soundproofing

The largest of the available rooms, at 17 m² with views of the garden, the river or the mountains depending on the unit. It features a bidet and a bathroom with either a bathtub or a shower, and the bed type can be chosen at the time of booking between a double bed or two single beds.

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Single Room — Hotel Villa Westend
Single Room
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bidet, Minibar, Flat-screen TV

The most compact room type in the property, designed for those travelling alone, at 12 m² with a bidet in the bathroom. Some units feature a balcony with a garden view, an intimate solution compared to the larger rooms.

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Triple Room — Hotel Villa Westend
Triple Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 single beds or 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony, Minibar, Mountain view

The largest room in the property, at 18 m², suitable for small groups or families thanks to two alternative bed configurations. Some units feature a balcony, a plus compared to the other, smaller room types.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for a hotel just steps from the Passer Promenade, with a location score of 9.2.
  • Yes, if you're travelling with your pet, which is allowed at the property with a possible surcharge.
  • Yes, if you appreciate a continental and Italian-style buffet breakfast included in your stay.
  • Yes, if you're travelling by car and want free private parking right at the hotel.
  • Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 9.4 by guests travelling in pairs.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're looking for a hotel with a very high value-for-money score, here at 7.8.
  • Maybe not, if you need an extra bed in the room: the property doesn't offer one, only cots on request.
  • Maybe not, if you're staying in November and are counting on the on-site restaurant being open at all times, as it operates on request only during that month.
  • Maybe not, if you're planning a stay of 7 nights or more without first checking the payment and cancellation terms, which change in this case.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Villa Westend offers a range of services designed for a comfortable and informal stay. Free private parking is available on site, along with free WiFi in all common areas and rooms. Pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge.

The ground floor houses a restaurant and bar, with special diet menus available on request and the possibility of ordering wine and champagne; room service is available for those who prefer to stay in their private space. Outside, guests will find a garden and a sun terrace with furniture and umbrellas, as well as the possibility of renting bicycles for excursions in the surrounding area.

Additional services include luggage storage, laundry and ironing service, a safe, a lift to reach the upper floors and non-smoking rooms. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet connection, while the staff offers assistance for excursions and information about the surrounding area.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rental
  • Hiking
  • Luggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Safe
  • Lift
  • Family rooms available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service

Parking

  • Valet parking

Food & drink

  • Coffee shop on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sofa bed
  • Sitting area

Location & what to see

Hotel Villa Westend occupies an Art Nouveau villa in the most central and lively area of Merano, right across from the Passer Promenade, the riverside walkway that has for decades been the heart of the town’s strolls among gardens, period villas and views of the surrounding mountains. The area is quiet yet lively, dotted with bars and small restaurants just steps from the hotel.

Merano railway station is just 450 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train or wishing to travel around South Tyrol without a car; Marlengo station is about 1.1 km away. Bolzano Airport is 26 km away. For dining out, Il Pido restaurant is 200 metres away, as is La Smorfia; several bars, including Cafe Wolkenstein and Bar Wiener Kaffee, can be reached in just a few minutes on foot. The historic centre with the Princes’ Castle and Sissi’s Gardens is about 850 m-1.1 km away.

The surrounding area has plenty to offer for those who enjoy being active: in summer, you can take walks along the Passer river, go hiking in the nearby Texelgruppe Nature Park or visit the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, less than 3 km away. In winter, the Merano 2000 ski resort, served by cable car, is the ideal destination for those seeking snow without straying too far from town. Not far away is also the Parcines Waterfall, reachable on a half-day trip.

Merano Railway Station — convenient rail connection for travelling around South Tyrol 450 m
Il Pido — well-regarded restaurant just steps from the hotel 200 m
Princes' Castle — historic Habsburg residence in the centre of Merano 850 m
Sissi's Gardens — urban park ideal for relaxing walks 1.1 km
Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle — famous botanical gardens with panoramic views over the valley 2.8 km
Bolzano Airport — main airport serving the area 26 km

What guests say about Hotel Villa Westend

8.1
Very Good · 286 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.2, and the quality of the food. The staff, rated 8.9, and cleanliness, rated 8.4, are also highly appreciated. The value for money, while still positive, remains the lowest score, at 7.8.

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