San Luis Hotel

Merano (Meran)


In what's fast becoming a five-star enclave up in Avelengo, the San Luis' luxe-rustic wooden chalets are either by a small lake or nestled 'tree house' style deep in the forest, including a family suite. The spa area includes both an outdoor and indoor pool, the latter housed in a loft barn.

An excellent restaurant serves three meals a day, with breakfast served to your chalet door, while lunch and dinner can be taken in your room or in any of the public spaces. Artisanal ice cream, cakes and chocolates arrive in time for afternoon tea.


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3. Schloss Tirol

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4. Schloss Tirol Bird Care Centre

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5. Castel Roncolo

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6. BZ '18-'45

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7. Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige

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