Felix Kathrein, AMONTI Chalets
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Northern Italy's most exciting hotel openings

There are quite a few new hotels in the Italian Alps, but which are the best? Here are 5 that are well worth a stay.

January 27, 2025


Schwarzer Adler, Vitipeno

Schwarzer Adler, CS Creative Studio

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Italy's northernmost city has recently gained a fantastic new hotel. Directly on the town square and next to the Zwölferturm tower, guests can now stay in an architectural gem. Opened in 2024, 28 stylish studios for two to five people await. Most of them have a kitchenette, and some have balconies or a private sauna. The furnishings are simple and elegant, utilizing high-quality wood and metal to create wonderful sanctuaries for a relaxing timeout. Endless wellness awaits on the second floor, where guests can sweat it out in the Finnish sauna or the steam bath. There is also a modern gym and a restaurant. Numerous other eateries with authentic cuisine and plenty of local culture await in the surrounding area, while active vacationers can head to the nearby mountains.

Schwarzer Adler
Piazza Città, 1, 39049 Vipiteno BZ, Italy
+39 0472 628162 - schwarzer-adler.it
Doubles from approx. €180 

AMONTI Chalets, Ahrntal Valley

Felix athrein, Amonti Chalets

© Felix Kathrein

Welcoming guests from May 2025 onward, the AMONTI Chalets in Mühlen, Taufers is perched 1,000 meters above the Ahrntal Valley. Its 23 5-star chalets set new standards in terms of private luxury: Owned by the Steger family, it's just the latest in a long line of successful luxury resorts: After all, they also own the AMONTI & LUNARIS wellness resort. Ideal for couples and families, each chalet is equipped with a private kitchen, fireplace and spa. Their spacious pool villa is the piéce de résistance, offering 150 square meters and a large panoramic pool. There is also an airy loft and an exclusive tree house chalet on offer. Wellness deluxe is available in the three-story spa tower; breakfast is served in your chalet, while their restaurant, JOHANNS, offers gourmet menus for lunch and dinner.

AMONTI Chalets
Mühlwalder Straße, 9, 39032 Molini di Tures BZ, Italy 
+39 0474 651010 - amontichalets.com
Grand Opening Offer: 3 nights from €816 per person

DAS GERSTL Family Retreat, Vinschgau Valley

Das Gerstl

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Another attraction due to open in mid-May, DAS GERSTL Family Retreat is Northern Italy's first family hotel and boasts 65 individual suites and studios, each one timbered and almost all of them with a spectacular view of Lake Reschen. To ensure that the whole family has an unforgettable vacation, there are a variety of facilities for everyone. For example, there's the Aqua Fun Parc with a 70-metre-long tire slide and wave slide. All generations can enjoy the Family Sauna, while children can let off steam in GERSTI'S Kids World. A supervised climbing and bouldering wall and a petting zoo provide additional variety. In the adults-only area, on the other hand, serene peace and quiet reigns supreme. There's a saltwater steam bath, hay room and special spa treatments. Outdoor activities such as stand up paddling, hiking or mountainbiking beckon, and the restaurant offers the very best of the mountains, with all ingredients originating from no further than 30 km away.

DAS GERSTL Family Retreat
Altdorfstrasse, 61, 39027 Resia BZ, Italy
+39 0473 538555 - dasgerstlfamily.com
Doubles from approx. €478 per night 

Lingers Suites & Residence, Girlan near Eppan

Lingers

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New hotels in South Tyrol don't necessarily have to be huge. Peter Linger and his family proved this with the Lingers Suites & Residence, a charming boutique hideaway with just 16 stylish accommodations. Situated among gorgeous vineyards and close to the famous Lake Kaltern, they offer tranquility, natural beauty and stylish simplicity. Guests can unwind, listen to the alpine birds and focus on each other. The hotel's own wines include Merlot and Chardonnay, and are best enjoyed with the view. The apartments offer a spacious open-plan living area, a separate bedroom, bathroom, and balcony as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. The property's garden has a pool and many places to relax. 

Lingers Suites & Residence
Von Naunweg, 21, 39057 Girlan BZ, Italy 
+39 0471 155 0970 - lingers.it
Doubles from approx. €314 per night 

Bella Posta Apartments, Oberbozen

Bella Posta

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Good things come to those who wait: The 14 self-catering Bella Posta Apartments on the sunny Ritten plateau near Bolzano won't open until June 2025. Surrounded by forests, meadows and wide open spaces and within walking distance of the Ritten cable car, these chic accommodations for two to four people have fully equipped kitchens, wooden floors and a balcony or terrace. The views are simply magnificent. This new, tranquil hideaway is the second property of the Holzner hotelier family, owners of the renowned Parkhotel Holzner. A Bella Posta Hotel is already in the works and will open in Ritten sometime in 2026.

Bella Posta Apartments
Oberbozen, village 2, 39054 Ritten BZ, Italy
+39 0471 345 365 - bellaposta.it
Doubles from €144 per night 

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