Hotel Hohenwart

On a sun-drenched plateau above Merano in Schenna (Scena), set in the South Tyrol mountains. A quick 5-minute drive takes you to Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens and the Merano 2000 Cable Car; Merano Thermal Baths and the Kurhaus are nearby. Family-friendly and pet-friendly mountain spa hotel.

A family-run, four-star superior hotel that fuses South Tyrolean tradition with sleek modern touches. About 94 guestrooms offer private balconies, minibars, flat-screen TVs and bathrobes, many with panoramic mountain views. The VistaSpa is a highlight, with signature HAKI treatments, radiofrequency options and a full menu of facials and wellbeing rituals.

Relax in the spa and thermal zones with an indoor pool plus two outdoor pools, sauna and steam bath. Work out in the fitness room or join yoga sessions, then hit the library, table tennis area and kids' playrooms. Ski storage and easy access to slopes, a cozy lobby fireplace, concierge services and free self-parking keep stays effortless.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout and an on-site computer station. 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Restaurant Hohenwart focuses on regional South Tyrolean cuisine with a creative, top-quality approach and a relaxed bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and limited room service is available.