Palace Merano
Merano, Italy
Overview
Palace Merano is a grand, Belle Époque gem in the spa town of Merano, a hotspot for the well-heeled crowd since the 19th century. Inside, it’s all marble floors, glittering chandeliers and ornate artworks, with spacious rooms and suites that overlook gardens, mountain peaks and the neighbouring pastel-hued town.
The retreat is renowned for its signature Revital Method, a personalised health programme that combines detox with preventative measures and healthy ageing strategies. Your stay begins with a detailed medical consultation, which will tailor your treatments, meals and activity plans. Nutrient-rich cuisine complements the programmes – choose from a detox or Mediterranean-inspired set-up.
Wellness facilities include a gleaming white spa with hydro-mud therapy, saunas, hammams, indoor and heated outdoor pools, fitness studios, relaxation lounges, and immersive sensory experiences. In between therapies, guests can explore Merano’s elegant cafés and nearby vineyards, thermal baths and alpine trails.
Palace Merano welcomes children, with a maximum of 12 per week, though the retreat’s tranquil focus means it’s not generally recommended for families. Ball or noisy games are not permitted, and there’s no kids’ club, but babysitting services are available. Children’s dinner is served from 7pm to 7.45pm.
When to go
What we love
- Here, Western medicine is used in perfect synergy with holistic methods such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, working to heal and bring balance
- With more than 20 years of experience, the medical department under the supervision of Dr Max Mayrhofer offers a highly personalised approach
- The historic town centre and walking trails are close by, with free e-bikes for exploring
Who should go
- Those looking to seriously invest in their health with specialist guidance
- Anyone who needs a detox targeting physical, mental and emotional aspects
- Travellers looking for a medical wellness retreat with traditional, elegant surroundings
Offers
- 2026 Complimentary room upgrade (one room type higher)
- - Upgrade at the time of the booking from 31 Jan - 13 March; 15 June - 19 Sept; 7 - 25 Dec
- - Upgrade at the time of the arrival from 14 March - 14 June; 20 Sept - 6 Dec; 26 Dec - 10 Jan 27
Wellness
After decades of experience, Palace Merano developed its signature Revital Method, a longevity-focused detox approach rooted in prevention. The method combines functional medicine, energy-based therapies and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with detoxification and long-term health as its guiding focus.
The medical team is made up of leaders in proactive health, with every stay beginning with a detailed consultation. This allows your programme to be precisely tailored. Depending on your goals, you can work on vitality, stronger immunity, sustainable weight management, enhanced physical performance or gentler ageing.
Five specialist departments work closely together here: Health and Nutrition, Bioenergetics, Hydro-Mud Therapy, Spa and Fitness, and Relax and Balance. An in-house lab with advanced diagnostics underpins the process, supported by ongoing investment in medical technology.
Spa facilities include a fully equipped gym, indoor pool, saunas and hammams, and a women-only sauna area. Guests also have access to relaxation areas, a sensory lounge experience, and a hairdressing corner.
Just so you know, all programmes require a medical consultation, payable at the retreat.
- Massages and body treatments
- Non-invasive facials
- High-tech aesthetic treatments
- Plastic surgery
- Hydro treatments
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Laboratory analysis and blood tests
- Colon hydrotherapy
- IV drips
- Ozone therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Osteopathy
- Floatation tank
- Pain therapy
- Pilates
- Aqua gym
- Mobility and stretching
- Functional training
- Full body workout
- Circuit training
- Meditation, breathing and stretching
- Five Tibetans
- Kundalini meditation
- Heart meditation
Activities
- Spa & treatments
- Gym
- Cooking class once a week
- Evening lectures twice a week
- Daily group activity schedule
- Swimming pool and sauna
- Evening musical entertainment
- Visit Merano town
- Shopping
- Walking and hiking
- Cycling
- Exploring the mountains
- Visit Castle Trauttmannsdorff and its famous botanic gardens
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
These rooms are for single occupants only, and come with a marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and a view of the mountains. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers, bathrobe and a hairdryer.
These rooms are for single occupants only, and come with a marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and a private balcony with a view of the hotel gardens. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers, bathrobe and a hairdryer.
Size: 32 square metres
These rooms sleep up to two guests, and come with a marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and views of Merano and the surrounding mountains. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers, bathrobes and a hairdryer.
These suites come with a lounge area, marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and views of Merano and the surrounding mountains. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers, bathrobes and a hairdryer.
Size: 30 square metres
These suites come with a lounge area, a marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and a balcony overlooking private parkland. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers, bathrobes and a hairdryer.
These suites come with a separate living room, a marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and views of Merano and the surrounding mountains. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers, bathrobes and a hairdryer.
Size: 35 square metres
These suites come with a separate living room, a marble bathroom with a shower, separate WC, and a balcony overlooking private parkland. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, weight scale, slippers and bathrobes and a hairdryer.
What’s on the menu
Food and nutrition form the foundation of the Revital Method at Palace Merano. Menus focus on high quality, seasonal ingredients sourced locally wherever possible and prepared using techniques that preserve nutrients and flavour. Portions are smaller but nutritionally dense, with beautiful presentation a given.
You can choose from two dietary options here. The Revital Detox Diet is designed for purification and rebalancing, with a largely vegetarian menu, twice-weekly fish, and dishes rich in antioxidants, vitamins and fibre. Following your medical consultation, this may include a short fasting or liquid-only day. Weight loss is possible, but it’s not the main goal.
The Bio Light Diet, meanwhile, takes inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine, with slightly larger portions and the option of meat, designed to be realistic and sustainable beyond the retreat.
Weekly cooking classes help guests replicate healthy habits at home. Dining includes a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant, a separate dinner restaurant, and a tea lounge serving herbal infusions, mocktails, and barley or chicory coffee. Just so you know, Palace Merano is alcohol and caffeine-free.
Location
Palace Merano is in the historic spa town of Merano, South Tyrol. One of Europe’s most sought-after wellness destinations in the late 19th century, Merano still carries an elegant, old-world feel, with palm-fringed promenades, elaborate villas in pastel colours, and stylish cafés and bistros.
Thanks to its unique alpine microclimate, the town enjoys mild temperatures year-round and surprisingly little snow, despite being framed by dramatic mountain peaks. E-bikes are available to borrow so you can explore the surrounding countryside and trails at your own pace.
Families, Children & Infants
Palace Merano does accept children (max allowance is 12 kids a week), however due to the nature of this hotel we do not recommend taking kids with you. Ball and noise generating games are not allowed. There is not kids club but baby sitting services are available. Dinner time for kids is from 7-7.45.
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