We recently took a family trip to South Tyrol, the gorgeous autonomous region in the Dolomites, in northern Italy. In this post, I’d like to review the 47-key, family owned Miramonti Boutique Hotel, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), also part of the Hilton Honors collaboration.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel was our favorite hotel of the trip, and it was simply stunning, from the views, to the endless spa facilities, to the incredible food and drinks, to the friendly service. The property is also a great base for exploring the region. I can’t recommend this property enough.
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Booking Miramonti Boutique Hotel
Miramonti Boutique Hotel is open nearly year-round — it’s most popular in summer, though it’s also popular in winter, and it just closes every year for several weeks around April. As you’d expect, rates vary seasonally — they start at around €300 in the off-season (the spring, mainly), and can reach €600+ in the peak season (summer).
If you are just paying cash and don’t care about points, your best bet is to book through the Small Luxury Hotels of the World withIN program, which offers room upgrades, a property credit, and more. You can book this through a travel advisor, and it’s even bookable through TravelWits.
However, this hotel also participates in the Hilton Honors collaboration with SLH, meaning that loyalty program members can earn and redeem points when booking through Hilton channels. For our dates, the property cost 125,000 Hilton Honors points per night, so that’s how we booked. To be honest, it’s far from the most exciting redemption, as it got us just over 0.5 cents of value per point. But sometimes you want to stay somewhere and you’d rather redeem points than paying cash, so this fit into that category.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel location
Miramonti Boutique Hotel is located in Avelengo (Hafling), a small alpine village 1,300 meters above Merano, South Tyrol. The drive up to the hotel is an adventure in and of itself, as you basically go up a steep, winding road for 15 minutes. It’s so steep that when you drive down, you can just keep the car in neutral the entire way, without needing to apply any gas.
The hotel then has a steep driveway that lets out in a covered area, where you’ll also find parking (which is complimentary, whether you choose to self park or valet).
You actually can’t even really see the hotel’s exterior from the side you arrive on, but below is what part of it looks like, when viewed from one of the hotel’s terraces.
There are all kinds of walking paths immediately around the hotel, and the hotel also offers bikes you can use to get around the area… how pretty!
In terms of getting to the hotel, the property is around a two hour drive from Innsbruck (INN), around a three hour drive from Milan (MXP) or Venice (VCE), and around a four hour drive from Munich (MUC), so you have lots of options for how to arrive.
When it comes to the immediate area around the property, South Tyrol has so many charming little towns and hiking spots, so I don’t even think it matters that much where you stay. You’re a short drive from all kinds of places — we stayed in three different areas during our trip, and they each had their own charm. Miramonti Boutique Hotel definitely had the best view of all of them, though.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel lobby & check-in
Miramonti Boutique Hotel makes quite the first impression when you walk in. As you first enter the hotel from the garage, you’ll find yourself in a small area with a couch that almost feels like a lookout, with an absolutely unreal view.
You can then go up a set of stairs, and straight ahead you’ll see the reception desk. That’s also the floor that has all the restaurants and the bar, but I’ll talk more about that in a bit.
Our check-in process was super friendly. While we were offered to have a seat and enjoy some welcome drinks, we declined, because with little kids, you just want to get to your room as quickly as possible. We were traveling as a family (with kids and parents), so we had a couple of different kinds of rooms.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel rooms & suites
On account of our Hilton Honors Diamond status on both rooms, we got very nice upgrades (though I suspect we lucked out, as the hotel was at capacity). One of the rooms we were assigned was number 410, which was a rooftop loft on the hotel’s top (fourth) floor. The room was located at the very end of the hallway.
Upon entering the room we found a staircase, as the entire room was otherwise one level up.
This room is marketed as being 48 square meters (517 square feet). How cool is this accommodation?!? It really felt like being in a treehouse. The room had a triangular roof, with a king size bed, a desk with a chair, and a huge sitting area with a couch, daybed, and chair.
The minibar was in the far corner of the room, and had a coffee machine, a kettle, and a variety of drinks and snacks for purchase. South Tyrol has a huge coffee culture (it’s the German-speaking place with the best coffee, no doubt!), and at first I was happy to see the fancy machine.
However, I’m pretty sure it malfunctioned, so I didn’t actually use it after the first try (that’s on me for not asking, of course). It’s worth noting that this was the only hotel of our trip to have in-room coffee, which I found to be odd.
The room also had a welcome gift consisting of a bottle of prosecco, as well as a fruit plate, which was appreciated.
The bathroom was back toward the entrance, and was also large, with a bathtub, double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a toilet with a bidet function.
Toiletries were from MINU, in reusable bottles.
The room also had a beautiful terrace with a dining table that had two chairs, a lounger, and a cozy little nook.
The views of the region from our room were simply breathtaking. It was like being in the sky.
Our second room was upgraded to a spa suite, room number 309, located on the third floor. This room is marketed as being 46 square meters (495 square feet). This room had a seating area in the corner, an in-room sauna, a desk with a chair, a king size bed, and a large bathroom area with double sinks, a bathtub, a walk-in shower with a half shield, and a toilet and bidet.
The room also had a lovely terrace, though it wasn’t quite as spectacular as the one in the other room.
I have nothing but good things to say about the accommodations here — how beautiful! I should mention that Wi-Fi throughout the hotel worked well, and the air conditioning also held up surprisingly well, given that we were there during a heatwave.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel spa & pool
Miramonti Boutique Hotel has an incredible spa facility. One important thing to understand about hotels in South Tyrol is that they’re very laid back. Some people will spend hours relaxing in the spa, people roam around the hotel in their bathrobes, etc. That’s sort of the vibe here.
The spas at hotels in South Tyrol aren’t just for those getting treatments, but they’re intended to be destinations in and of themselves. In the case of Miramonti Boutique Hotel, the spa is open daily from 7:30AM until 8PM. While we didn’t get any treatments, you can find the spa menu here.
The spa reception is pretty, and has a coffee and tea setup, that guests can help themselves to.
Let’s start with what’s no doubt the hotel’s most Instagrammable feature, which is the pool. The outdoor saltwater infinity pool measures 16 meters (52 feet) by five meters (16 feet), and it’s kept at a minimum temperature of 32 Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) year-round. I should mention that the pool is adults-only for most of the day, though kids can swim between 10AM and 1PM, and between 3PM and 5PM.
The spa then has a bunch of relaxation areas for lounging around.
Then there’s the whole sauna and steam room circuit, if you’re into that…
But perhaps the most interesting aspect of the spa is how there’s a labyrinth of stairs and paths leading to all kinds of outdoor spaces, as the spa is essentially built into the side of the mountain.
For example, if you go up enough stairs, you’ll be rewarded with a Japanese-inspired onsen pool, heated to 38 Celsius (100 Fahrenheit).
There are also all kinds of decks in this area for lounging around.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel gym
Miramonti Boutique Hotel also has a respectable gym for a property of this size, located near the spa area. This contains a solid selection of cardio and weight equipment.
On the floor above the gym, you’ll find a yoga room, and private and group classes are available there, if you’re into that. Talk about a peaceful setting!
Miramonti Boutique Hotel kids club
Miramonti Boutique Hotel has a kids club — it’s not staffed, but that doesn’t mean it won’t entertain kids. I spent hours working from here while Miles “cooked” me stuff in the kitchen.
As mentioned above, beyond the kids club, there are select hours where kids can swim in the pool. Furthermore, South Tyrol in general is great for kids, given the amount of outdoor space, cable cars, walking opportunities, etc.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel restaurants & bars
Miramonti Boutique Hotel has a stellar food & beverage setup, especially when you consider how few rooms the hotel has. The property essentially has three restaurants and one lounge and bar area, and they’re all located on the same level as reception. They actually sort of all flow together, so it’s cool how they’ve created so many concepts out of such a small space.
To cover the very basics (and then I’ll get into more detail)
- MM Bar is the all-day lobby lounge and bar, open daily from 7:30AM until 11PM, with drinks all day, and food available from 12PM until 9PM
- Osteria Montana is the primary restaurant, serving breakfast from 7:30AM until 11AM, and dinner from 7PM until 9PM
- Panorama Restaurant is the fine dining restaurant, serving lunch from 12PM until 2PM, and dinner from 7PM until 9PM
- Stube Restaurant is the traditional venue of South Tyrol, with raclette and other local specialties, serving dinner from 7PM until 9PM
Let’s get into a bit more detail on each venue. MM Bar is the lounge area of the hotel, and it’s basically the primary “public” area to hang out in, with plenty of seating options, including a stunning terrace (which is used by the restaurants over dinner hours). You can find the MM Bar menu and drink list here.
The drinks here were excellent. In addition to great cocktails, we primarily stuck to the wines from South Tyrol, which we enjoyed immensely, and they were super reasonably priced.
Next up, Panorama Restaurant is where we had breakfast each morning. This includes both a large indoor seating area, as well a terrace space with outdoor seating.
Breakfast consisted of both a buffet and a la carte selection to complement it. The selection was very good and high quality, with the buffet including cold cuts, cheese, spreads, freshly baked bread, pastries, cereal, yogurt, fresh berries, a waffle machine (much better than a la carte waffle, as far as Miles is concerned), and more.
There was also a station where you could prepare your own freshly squeezed juice, with several fruits and vegetables to choose from.
The buffet was complemented by the below selection of dishes, plus coffee and tea.
The coffee here was phenomenal, perhaps the best I’ve had at any hotel. From the cappuccinos to the drip coffee… yum!
One morning I ordered the avocado toast, while the other two mornings I just ordered a veggie omelet.
Every afternoon from 3PM until 5:30PM the hotel has “tea time” at the restaurant, which guests can help themselves to. This includes a substantial spread of sweets, and it’s all very casual, with many guests being in their bathrobes.
In the evenings, Osteria Montana is the primary dinner restaurant, and you can find a sample menu here. The idea is that the menu rotates nightly, and you can either order a la carte, or there’s a €55 menu that includes three courses. We decided to just order a la carte, as we didn’t want desserts.
For starters, we had the excellent eggplant puttanesca style, with ricotta, lemon, mint, baby spinach, and bread crumbs, a chicken salad with mustard, lettuce, marinated carrots, and red onion, and a mixed green salad.
For mains, we had the salmon trout skewer with barley salad, vegetables, turmeric, and olive pesto, and the maccheroncelli with bolognese sauce.
Another evening, we had dinner at Panorama Restaurant, which is the fine dining venue. The indoor area has spectacular views, though we ended up eating on the terrace, which was equally beautiful. You can find the menu here. You can do a full tasting menu for €95, or you can choose any two courses for €65, any three courses for €75, or any four courses for €95.
The meal began with a gazpacho and cracker amuse bouche, along with a selection of bread.
For the staters, we had the following three dishes:
- Risotto “Grumolo delle Abbadesse,” with celeriac, borage, shallot, saffron cream, and black summer truffle
- Beetroot “gigli,” guinea fowl ragout, yellow zucchini, mountain spinach, and baked ricotta
- Goat’s milk ricotta creme caramel with peppers, courgettes, smoked aubergine hummus, red wine vinegar, sweet sour, and spicy sweetcorn
Then for mains, we had the following:
- Mediterranean turbot with eggplant, peppers, caper, olive pesto, and spicy tomato crab bisque
- Wagyu beef burger, with red cabbage coleslaw, beetroot, foie gras, and toasted “Schüttelbrot”
- Lightly smoked duck breast, with nettle fritter, kohlrabi, rowan berries, and wild cherries
Lastly, for dessert, we split the spruce shoot ice cream with yogurt and raspberries, the Crema Catalana, with cherry semifreddo, thyme gel, and dark chocolate cream, and the cheese selection.
What a meal! Last but not least, we had dinner at the Stube Restaurant, a charming room in the back area of the dining space, with just four tables. You can find the menu here.
As appetizers, we split the beef tartare, the small “Tirtlen,” with ricotta, spinach, and sour cabbage, and the Schlutzkrapfen, made of ricotta and spinach, sage butter, chives, and aged parmesan.
Then for the main, we split a smaller portion of the raclette, with puster cheese, boiled potatoes, pickled vegetables, smoked beef, and sour cream. As you’d expect, this was incredibly decadent.
It even included a choice of desserts, and we opted for the apple strudel and vanilla parfait with warm berry sauce.
What a stellar hotel when it comes to food quality! If I had one piece of feedback, it’s that I wish that breakfast started before 7:30AM, and that dinner started before 7PM (in fairness, they’ll prepare food for kids starting at 6PM). Admittedly this just reflects my own preferences, as someone who is early to bed and early to rise, and these times seem to be pretty standard for the region.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel service
South Tyrol is a fascinating place in general, since you have people working there who are native to the area, as well as people from Italy, Germany, Austria, etc. So linguistically it’s very cool, as most people speak three or more languages, though obviously not all equally well.
Anyway, we found service at Miramonti Boutique Hotel to be excellent, for the most part. It wasn’t any over the top polish, but instead, we just found staff to be genuinely hospitable. That’s especially true of the front office staff and the restaurant staff. I didn’t get their names, but a special shout out to the Czech guy working in Osteria Montana, who took great care of us every day (his wife worked there as well, and was also friendly).
Bottom line
Miramonti Boutique Hotel is such a nice resort, with amazing views, a great sense of place, incredible spa facilities, and delicious food and drinks. This really feels like a luxury getaway, and I can’t say enough good things about how relaxing we found the place to be. There’s just something about the mountain air that puts you at ease.
So whether you’re looking to come here just to lounge around in your bathrobe all day, or are using the hotel as a base to explore the area, I’d highly recommend it, and it’s a place I definitely want to return to.
What do you make of Miramonti Boutique Hotel?
Slide off those stairs , and you'll be in the valley . Circus acrobats prefer this hotel .
We stayed at this property on our trip to the Dolomites in fall ‘25. Both the hotel and its perched location over the valley were among the highlights of our trip. We cannot recommend the Miramonti enough. And, very few Americans, which is a treat given how tourist overrun much of the rest of the country is. Merano, the closest major town, is charming. Nearby were the most beautiful botanical gardens. Already dreaming of returning!
Ben - what did you do with your kids when you relaxed in the spa area and enjoyed the fine dining restaurant for dinner? I would be torn about bringing young kids here, since it seems to be best for adults-only lounging.
“It’s so steep that when you drive down, you can just keep the car in neutral the entire way, without needing to apply any gas.”
I really hope you did not drive down the mountain with the car in neutral and made the comment just to give an idea of how steep the place was. There is nothing more dangerous than doing that as you lose engine braking forcing the regular brakes to do all...
“It’s so steep that when you drive down, you can just keep the car in neutral the entire way, without needing to apply any gas.”
I really hope you did not drive down the mountain with the car in neutral and made the comment just to give an idea of how steep the place was. There is nothing more dangerous than doing that as you lose engine braking forcing the regular brakes to do all the work which can easily overheat them. It also reduces your ability to steer and instantly accelerate the car if you need.
Santastico ... Exactly so . You have practical wisdom .
Great view. Epic views. Decent renovations. Wow, that spa pool.
After the SLH transition to Hilton, I've noticed some decent redemptions, uses for free night certificates, etc. If I were planning for a return to the Dolomites and a standard-room-award was available for this, I'd see it as a decent 'breakeven' use for a 'free' night.
Apart from a couple of sofas in the bar, I don't think I've seen a hotel with less comfortable-looking seating. That sitting area in the spa suite looks as comfortable as bus stop!
I donno, unc. Certain 'design' may not 'look' comfy, but it still can be.
"It’s so steep that when you drive down, you can just keep the car in neutral the entire way, without needing to apply any gas."
Please don't drive like this; leave the car in gear and use some engine braking as well as the brakes.