Eight addresses for a noble weekend

Do you dream of spending a few days like true nobles? Here are 8 ideas to dine among inlays, windows and soft lights, relax in ancient spas and sleep in the suite dedicated to Princess Sissi. To feel like protagonists of the story

Do you want to travel back in time over a weekend and feel truly noble?

Here are 8 addresses not to be missed, to spend priceless days in a unique atmosphere, between historical suggestions and the comfort of kings and queens.

1 Journey through time at the Hotel Elephant in Bressanone
In the heart of Bressanone there is a hotel where everything speaks of tradition, elegance and hospitality. The Hotel Elephant, mentioned as early as 1442 and originally a simple inn, is an icon of Tyrolean tourist history.

A stay at the Elephant is like a dive into the past. Sleeping in a beautiful room with elegant wood paneling and enormous curtains, antique dressers, vintage armchairs and precious chandeliers makes you feel truly noble!

Furthermore, the 2 restaurants are also a journey through time: the Elephant Restaurant, more traditional, is a tribute to Tyrolean history with a welcoming environment, all wood, inlays, windows and soft lights.

Instead, the Apostelstube (1 Michelin star, first starred restaurant in Alto Adige in the 1960s) is an intimate place with only 4 tables, inspired by the Art Deco architecture of the 1920s. https://www.hotelelephant.com

2 Hotel Adria, Merano: the charm of the Belle Epoque

Set in the greenery of a centuries-old park, Hotel Adria is an architectural jewel in perfect Art Nouveau style that harks back to the fantastic years of the Belle Époque.

In fact, the Adria has managed to preserve all the magic and architectural charm of the past, in the atmosphere and in the details. For example, the beautiful oak parquet, the terrazzo floors and the elegant chandeliers such as the candelabra in the second hall which belonged to the last Doge of Venice.

Finally, to feel truly noble, choose the Sissi Suite, a special room furnished entirely in the style of the famous Empress Elisabeth of Austria. https://www.hotel-adria.com/it/

3 Hotel BemelmansPost on the Renon
At the Hotel Bemelmans Post in Collalbo every room invites you to travel back in time like true nobles.

That is, the magnificent Art Nouveau dining room with the beautiful chandelier, the eighteenth-century cellar, the 200-year-old Biedermeier room with original furnishings. And also the “little Stube” with its hand-carved door from 1619.

Therefore the elegance and allure of the spaces create a truly unique atmosphere making the stay an exclusive experience to carry in the heart.
https://www.bemelmans.com/it/

4 Sleep in an ancient farmhouse surrounded by nature

In one of the most authentic corners of the San Vigilio / San Martin Dolomite territory, exactly in the small and delightful village of Longiarù, there is an ancient farmhouse from the 16th century.

It was once the town’s tavern and inn. But today OstíVedl is one of the oldest farms in the area and preserves the remote charm of peasant culture intact.

In fact, inside the stubes and rooms, wood creates the typical atmosphere of an ancient house, in which time passes lightly, making daily life a simple, sober, light exercise, almost close to a dream.

In addition to this, the outdoor spa, with sauna, shower and hydromassage tub offers relaxation surrounded by splendid Dolomite scenery.
https://www.sanvigilio.com/it/dove-dormire/bb-osti-vedl_80721

5 Historic setting: Boutiquehotel Rattenberg, in Tyrol
The Boutiquehotel Rattenberg, renovated last year, is located in the historic center of Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest city.

Nestled in winding alleys and located directly next to the inn, 9 extravagant apartments invite guests to take a break within the ancient walls, surrounded by unique collectibles from the region.

Finally the highlight of the house is the 130 m2 attic with an entrance hall, 2 roof terraces with views of the Schlossberg castle and the Inn river and a sauna.
www.rattenberg.com/en

6 Hotel Platzhirsch in the center of Kufstein, Tyrol
In the main square of the Tyrolean town of Kufstein (Austria), the HotelPlatzhirsch boasts a history dating back to the founding of the city in the 14th century.

Last year, after a careful restoration, the building was converted into an elegant hotel with 15 rooms and suites for nobles’ stays. That is, with a culinary concept store that wants to differentiate itself from classic city hotels.

The hotel boasts its own roastery (with special roasts and exquisite coffee compositions) furnished in classic Viennese style.
www.platzhirsch-kufstein.com/en

7 Hotel Mosser: history overlooks the Drava river
In the beautiful Austrian town of Villach, overlooking the tranquil Drava river, you can relax to the rhythm of the Dolce Vita within the ancient walls of the Hotel Mosser, run by the Mosser family for 280 years.

The Mossersi Hotel is located in a strategic point to experience a different summer adventure every day.

In fact, it is ideal for cycling along the cycle path that passes in front of the hotel, visiting the city center or trekking in the mountains and taking long swims in the nearby bathing lakes. Or relax at the KärntenTherme Warmbad-Villach.
https://www.vacanzeinaustria.com/alberghi/hotel-mosser/

8 A stop in the thousand-year history of Bormio

For over two thousand years the Bormio spa has been appreciated for the therapeutic properties of its natural waters.

QC Terme Bagni Vecchi is located right on the site that preserves the oldest evidence of its history. Even today you can retrace this journey through time, staying for a wellness break at the Hotel Bagni Vecchi in Bormio ****.

Perched on the cliff of this ancient Castle, the Hotel Bagni Vecchi dominates from above (1420 m above sea level) the entire Magnifica Terra, with a view that ranges from Vallecetta to the perennial glaciers of Cima Piazzi.