The very-Viennese Italian spa town of Merano has never lacked for hotels. This reinvented family guesthouse is, however, a standout, evoking the city’s past in its enchanting interiors. Like many of Südtirol’s hotels, it’s family owned and managed. This latest incarnation comes care of the owner’s grandsons, who have tackled the update with a creative, relaxed and very modern spirit. Rooms have their own collections of antiques, paintings and rugs that gently recall Merano’s glory days, but are light and airy. And, just beyond the beautiful tiled breakfast room, lay the hotel’s own terraced mini-vineyard and a backdrop of orchards and alpine peaks. ottmanngut.it
