4-star hotel 690 metres above Scena, with views over Merano, a wellness area with indoor pool and South Tyrolean cuisine for guests on half board.
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Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer is a 4-star hotel located at 690 metres of altitude above the village of Scena, with panoramic views over Merano and the surrounding mountains. The property is designed for those seeking quiet and wellness in the mountains without giving up a good level of comfort.
The hotel has a wellness area with indoor pool, Finnish sauna and calidarium, plus a garden and a sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas for the warmer season. The rooms, all with mountain views, feature light wood furnishings, parquet floors, satellite TV, minibar and balcony or terrace; some higher categories add a hot tub, air conditioning or a lounge area.
Breakfast is a rich sweet and savoury buffet with cold cuts, cheeses, eggs and homemade cakes, while the kitchen serves Italian dishes and South Tyrolean specialities at dinner, reserved for guests on half board. Free rental of trekking poles and backpacks is available for excursions in the surrounding area. Parking is free and the bus stop for Merano is 300 metres away.
The rooms at Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer range from the compact 21 sqm Single Room to spacious suites over 45 sqm, covering different needs: short stays, couples, families with multiple beds. All share parquet floors, private bathroom with amenity kit and hairdryer, flat-screen satellite TV, soundproofing and a balcony with views of the surrounding mountains.
Moving up in category, the differences emerge: the Deluxe Double Room and the Deluxe Triple Room introduce air conditioning, while the Deluxe Suite with Hot Tub, the largest at 58 sqm, adds a hot tub not available only in December and January. The Family Suite, arranged with a separate sleeping area and living room with sofa bed, is designed for larger groups, as is the Standard Family Room with combined single and double beds.
The most compact solution in the property, designed for solo travellers. Parquet flooring, flat-screen satellite TV and private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and amenity kit; some units have a balcony or a French balcony.
A double room with parquet floors and a balcony offering panoramic mountain views. The private bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and amenity kit, the entry-level option among the double rooms in the property.
The same size as the Standard but with the addition of a lounge area, ideal for those who want more space to relax beyond the bed. Parquet floors, flat-screen satellite TV and a panoramic balcony.
Larger than the Comfort and Standard rooms, this soundproofed room is the only double with a hot tub on the balcony, not available in December and January. Also equipped with air conditioning.
Designed for three people, it combines a single bed and a large double bed in a separate lounge area. Balcony, flat-screen TV and air conditioning complete the amenities.
The most spacious suite in the hotel, with 58 air-conditioned square metres and a lounge area separate from the sleeping area. The hot tub on the balcony is available all year except December and January.
Designed for families, this suite has a bedroom separate from the living room, which features a sofa bed, accommodating up to 4 people. Bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes, soundproofed walls and balcony.
An air-conditioned room designed for families, with a single and a double bed in the same space for up to 4 guests. Flat-screen satellite TV, private bathroom and balcony.
The wellness area at Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer includes a sauna, and guests can enjoy the garden, terrace and sun terrace on warmer days. Those who love moving through the woods will find bicycles available for excursions and an excursion desk with advice and tickets for public transport; room service is an added value for those who prefer to stay on the property.
The rooms, all non-smoking, are also designed for those with allergies thanks to hypoallergenic solutions and dedicated hypoallergenic rooms, in addition to parquet floors and soundproofing. A lift and accessible upper floors make moving around the property easier.
For connectivity, every room has free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, radio and telephone. Free parking is available on site and a safe is provided for guests to secure their personal belongings. A bar completes the property’s dining offer.
The Hirzer hotel is located in Scena, a hillside hamlet above Merano at 690 metres of altitude, in a secluded position surrounded by vineyards and woods typical of South Tyrol’s Adige Valley. The setting is rural and scenic, with views stretching over the Merano basin and the surrounding mountains, away from city centre traffic but easily accessible.
The Thurnerhof restaurant is just 300 metres away, while the Petermann is 350 metres away: two convenient options for dining out. The bus stop for Merano is equally close, at 300 metres, and quickly connects to the city centre about 4-5 km away, where you’ll find Merano railway station (4.2 km) and Lagundo railway station (5 km). Bolzano Airport is 27 km away.
About 1.1 km away lies the Texelgruppe Nature Park, an ideal destination for summer excursions among mountain trails and alpine views; the hotel itself offers free rental of trekking poles and backpacks. Those who prefer the city can reach the famous Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens (3.9 km), the Sissi Gardens, the Princely Castle and Merano’s historic centre with its thermal baths within a few minutes, ideal in every season for relaxation and culture.
Guests particularly reward cleanliness (9.5) and staff (9.4), a sign of attentive hospitality and well-kept spaces. Comfort and value for money are also good, while WiFi remains the weakest point of the stay, with a decidedly lower score compared to the rest.
Yes, Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer always includes a continental buffet breakfast, with cold cuts, cheeses, eggs and homemade cakes.
Yes, Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer accepts pets on request, with a possible supplement to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Yes, Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer offers free private parking directly on site for guests.
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Yes, Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer has a wellness area with indoor pool, Finnish sauna and calidarium, plus an outdoor garden and sun terrace.
The Texelgruppe Nature Park is about 1.1 km from Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer, also reachable on foot with the trekking poles provided free of charge by the property.
Yes, at Oliven- & Genusshotel Hirzer extra beds are available on request but at a separate cost not included in the total stay; cribs, however, are not available.
