Fine living paired with fine dining
As if captured on canvas by a painter with a brilliant brushstroke, the luxurious five-star Hotel Castel rises on the southern slope of a vineyard above Meran. From here you have a panoramic view of the beautiful spa town and a fascinating landscape. It is thanks to the host family Dobitsch that this unique hideaway enjoys an excellent reputation far beyond the country's borders and is one of the best addresses in South Tyrol.
Daniel Dobitsch, who runs the house with his wife Maria and his mother Evelyn, has continually developed their home with heart and passion. There is a lot to discover at Hotel Castel. The entire external architecture gives the buildings built on the slope an elegant appearance that more than meets the high standard of the house and the special requirements of hosts and guests. First of all, there is the gourmet restaurant “Castel finedining”, which has been awarded 2 Michelin stars as well as 5 toques and 19 points from Gaul&Millau. Its 15 meter long glass facade, which can be largely opened in summer, offers a fantastic view of Merano. With just five tables, an evening in this gourmet restaurant is a real experience, just like the magnificent Alpine-Mediterranean cuisine. Gerhard Wieser, who is one of the best chefs in the Alpine region, is responsible for them. This year the 55-year-old is celebrating his thirtieth anniversary at the Hotel Castel. The entire cuisine in the house - from breakfast to dinner - bears the signature of the innovative South Tyrolean star chef. The in-house guest restaurant “ÀlaCarte” is also equipped with large glass fronts and a glass roof. This creates a feeling of being in the open air and the highlight in summer: at the push of a button, the facades and roof open and the restaurant becomes a terrace for maximum enjoyment in the fresh air. Other culinary locations include the spacious buffet area with LIVE cooking station, the direct connection to the bar with terrace and lounge area and a glass-enclosed wine cellar. When it comes to offering fine wines, the focus is on Italian winemakers, whose wines are presented by sommelier Ivana Capraro with a lot of charm and expertise.
Switch off, relax, enjoy soothing wellness rituals - you can experience all this in the stylish feel-good atmosphere of the Meranesse fine Spa. Treatment rooms flooded with daylight offer a beautiful atmosphere in which to enjoy first-class treatments – whether classic massages or innovative facial treatments. The wellness area also impresses with a variety of saunas, steam baths, adventure showers and a large Kneipp pool. A large panoramic outdoor pool, a Roman indoor pool and the fitness room - equipped with modern Technogym equipment - complete the offer. “We warmly invite our guests to experience the Hotel Castel intensively and to discover our most beautiful sides,” says host Daniel Dobitsch.
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Rooms
The south-facing slope of all rooms and suites in the Hotel Castel guarantees you a breathtaking view of the Merano region. All rooms and suites are fully air-conditioned with a spacious south-facing balcony, wonderful views, separate bathroom/toilet, rain shower, hairdryer, flat screen TV, minibar, room safe and espresso machine.
Light colors paired with dark walnut determine the interior of this room category. The 31sqm large, stylish and cozy room can also be booked for single use.
Double room
31 sqm
3rd floor
Espresso machine
Some with connecting doors
from 215 euros
Luxurious double room (ca. 40 sqm) - The streamlined design of this spacious room offers a harmonious distribution between the living and sleeping areas.
Double room
41-45 sqm
1st and 2nd floors
Espresso machine
from 251 Euro
Bright, friendly and airy, this suite welcomes you with its stylish, timeless, modern furnishings and a homely, comfortable ambience. The room in detail
Junior suite
48-54 sqm
3rd and 4th floors
Separate dressing room
from 286 Euros
Divided into a separate living and sleeping area, the suite is ideal for families. A dressing room, a comfortable seating area and the large loggia complete the facilities. The room in detail
suite
51-54 sqm
2nd, 3rd and 4th floors
Suitable for families
from 311 Euros
Thanks to its location on the top floor, this suite offers you breathtaking views. Enjoy living comfort at the highest level, spread over several rooms. The room in detail
Penthouse suite
71 sqm
4th floor
2. Flat screen TV
Large balcony
from 345 Euros
With its particularly quiet location in the middle of the vineyards, this Panorama Suite offers maximum privacy and a fantastic view over Merano up to the three-thousanders. The room in detail
Panorama Suite
93 sqm
4th floor
30 m2 terrace
from 416 Euros
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Location and Directions
Hotel Castel
Owner: Dobitsch family
Keschtngasse 18
I-39019 Dorf Tirol / Meran
Italy
South Tyrol
Opening hours: Castel finedining
Tue to Sat 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Weekly closing: Sunday and Monday
45 rooms and suites from 215 Euro
Distance to the airport:
Bolzano 30 minutes (private jets only)
Innsbruck 90 minutes, Verona 120 minutes
Limousine service from these airports from Euro 280.
NEW Cancellation policy regarding the Corona virus
The authorities do not classify South Tyrol as a risk region and life in the Merano region is completely normal. Preventive security measures were taken at the state level. The borders are open and the arrival and departure is currently regular and easy, whether by car, long-distance bus or train.The Hotel Castel has changed the cancellation policy out of confidence, as a sign against the media hysteria and out of appreciation towards the guests:
Cancellations and early departures are possible free of charge at any time and without notice if the safe situation in South Tyrol changes somewhat and the corona virus in the region poses a real danger, i.e. South Tyrol, the district of Merano or even just the village of Tyrol should be declared a dangerous area or there should be a risk that you cannot travel freely.
Preventive measures in the hotel:
Since safety, health and well-being have the highest priority both for the valued guests and the valuable staff, the hotel has taken the following precautionary measures:
There are numerous contactless options for hand disinfection throughout the hotel
The staff and we are specially trained and accompanied by a doctor with regard to the necessary behaviors, which the current situation requires and which are also recommended by the WHO.
Guests from hazardous areas (red zones) have denied the booking and have canceled their reservations.
If necessary, guests arriving are asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding the most recently visited areas / countries.
Our Recommendation
Situated on the southern slope of a vineyard, the Hotel Castel rises like a natural balcony over Merano with a unique panoramic view - welcome to the sunny side of life! A real "home away from home", a unique address with a fantastic, Alpine-Mediterranean 2-star cuisine by Gerhard Wieser. After the major renovation in spring 2021, the house shines in new splendor and thus sits at the absolute top in Europe.
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