4-star hotel in Merano amid woods and apple orchards, a short walk from the cable car and the Merano2000 slopes, with an outdoor pool, saunas and spa.
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The Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Merano, South Tyrol, surrounded by woods and apple orchards just 300 metres from the cable car that leads to the Merano2000 ski area, reachable on foot in about 400 metres.
The property is designed for those who love outdoor sports such as trekking and mountain biking in summer, without giving up relaxation: an outdoor pool, two saunas and a wellness centre with treatments and massages are available to guests all year round. The six room types, from the classic Double Room to the Prinz Suite and the standalone Chalet with private sauna, offer air conditioning, private bathroom and flat-screen TV; many have a garden or terrace with views over the surrounding landscape. The in-house restaurant serves local specialities and traditional Italian cuisine, while a continental buffet breakfast is included in the stay.
Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 8.8 by couples staying here, ideal as a base for excursions among the Merano apple orchards and walks towards the old town, about 4 km away.
The Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel offers six room types, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, designed for couples’ stays surrounded by woods and apple orchards. The Double Room and the Double Deluxe Room, both around 26-28 sqm, offer compact solutions with shower, safe and heating, while the Double Room with Garden adds a private terrace overlooking greenery.
For those seeking more space, the Prinz Suite reaches 55 sqm with a bathroom featuring a separate tub and shower and a view of the surrounding landmark. The Chalet, the most exclusive option with 39 sqm spread across a separate living room and bedroom, has an independent entrance and a private sauna as its highlight, plus its own terrace. In all rooms the bed is an extra-large double, guaranteeing comfortable rest after days spent outdoors.
Air-conditioned double room with private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and bidet. It has a sofa, heating, safe and flat-screen TV: the most compact and classic option among those offered by the hotel.
The largest accommodation in the property, with 55 sqm of space, more than double the standard rooms. The private bathroom is the only one with both a separate tub and shower, with a view of the surrounding landmark.
Same size as the classic Double Room, but with the addition of a private terrace overlooking the garden, plus a sofa and heating: the ideal choice for those who want their own outdoor space.
Slightly larger than the basic Double Room, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer. A deluxe touch in the details, while keeping a compact and functional layout.
The only accommodation in the property with an independent private entrance, separate living room and bedroom. The sauna is the true highlight of this chalet, along with its own terrace, electric kettle and flat-screen TV.
The Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel offers an outdoor pool, two saunas and a wellness centre with body, hand, head, foot, neck and back massages, as well as facial treatments and beauty services: an offering designed for relaxation after outdoor activities.
For sports enthusiasts there is bike rental, cycling tours, hiking and skiing in the winter season, while free parking with an electric vehicle charging station makes arriving by car easier. WiFi is free throughout the property.
The in-house restaurant serves local specialities and Italian cuisine, alongside a bar and café; special diet menus are also available on request. Additional services include a lift, luggage storage, safe, air conditioning and non-smoking rooms, in an entirely non-smoking building.
The Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel is located in the hilly area above Merano, amid woods and apple orchards, in a quiet residential area away from the town centre traffic but close to the lifts leading up the mountain. The location, rated 8.8 by recent guests, is especially appreciated by those looking for a base for outdoor sports without giving up proximity to the spa town.
The Merano cable car is just 300 metres away, while the Merano2000 ski area is about 400 metres away, convenient for those wanting to ski in winter or hike in summer. The old town and its main monuments are a few kilometres away: the Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens are 1.8 km away, the Touriseum 1.7 km, and Princes’ Castle 3.2 km. Merano railway station is 4.1 km away, while Bolzano Airport is about 24 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane.
In summer guests can enjoy trekking and mountain biking along trails winding through the apple orchards, or relax in the hotel’s outdoor pool. In winter the Merano2000 lifts offer alpine skiing slopes just a few minutes from the property. For a break between nature and culture, Ristorante Georgenhof at 1.5 km and the Sissi Gardens at 2.9 km round out the offer, with Parco Maia at 2.5 km ideal for an afternoon walk.
Reviews particularly reward comfort (9.2) and cleanliness (9.1), followed by an excellent score for staff (9). The location scores well with 8.8, while value for money, though positive at 8.1, remains the lowest score among the categories rated by guests.
Yes, the Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel accepts pets for an extra cost of €16 per pet per night, on request at the time of booking.
The Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel has an outdoor pool, two saunas available all year round and a wellness centre with body, hand, head, foot, neck and back massages, as well as facial treatments and beauty services.
The Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel is about 400 metres from the Merano2000 ski area and 300 metres from the cable car that leads to it.
Yes, the Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel includes a continental buffet breakfast in the stay.
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Yes, the Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel offers free parking on site, also with an electric vehicle charging station.
Check-in at the Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel is possible from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a photo ID and a credit card required.
