Relais & Chateaux Hotel Castel Fragsburg Merano, Merano
About the Hotel
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Castel Fragsburg is recognized as the smallest five-star hotel in the Italian Alps. Nestled in South Tyrol, the hotel was originally a 17th-century hunting retreat and has been privately owned since 1955. The property offers breathtaking views surrounded by mountains, apple trees, and vineyards. This hotel is a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux network, known for its emphasis on luxury and well-being.
Location
Hotel Castel Fragsburg is located just a 10-minute drive from Merano and 21.5 miles from Bolzano. The hotel is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including access to Europe's tallest waterfall via a short hike. Nearby attractions include Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens and Ultimo Valley. For ease of travel, the hotel provides free train station drop-off services and an airport shuttle.
Rooms
Castel Fragsburg features 20 individually furnished rooms designed with a blend of modernist design and traditional hunting lodge style. Each room includes comforts such as pillow menus, air conditioning, and spacious bathrooms with double sinks and both shower and tub options. Guests can expect thoughtful amenities like separate sitting areas and bathrobes. Many rooms offer private balconies showcasing stunning views of the garden or mountains.
Eat & Drink
The fine-dining restaurant, Prezioso, is led by Michelin-starred chef Egon Heiss, focusing on creative dishes inspired by local produce. Guests may savor a typical tasting menu that includes alpine charfish, risotto with wild herbs, and venison fillet. Breakfast is an elaborate affair, featuring made-to-order eggs and crepes, a variety of cold meats and cheeses, fresh juices and smoothies, yogurt, and ranges of superfoods. Traditional and Mediterranean cuisines are highlighted, emphasizing seasonal ingredients.
Leisure & Business
The hotel boasts a dedicated wellness center, Spa Castellum Natura, offering a range of treatments, massages, and facilities like a sauna and Turkish bath. Guests can relax in the large garden with a heated outdoor pool or enjoy a panoramic lodge with a wooden bathtub. For the adventurous traveler, activities such as hiking, biking, and rock climbing are available. Business amenities include free WiFi in public areas and complimentary valet parking.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor