The Villa Tivoli is a perfect place to spend a relaxing week in Meran(o), Italy, a spa town in the German- (but also Italian-) speaking South Tyrol region of northern Italy, adjacent to the Dolomites. It is owned an operated by two generations of the Defranceschi-Steiner family, true hospitality professionals whose warmth and helpfulness ensure that your every need is fulfilled, indeed, anticipated! Beautifully located in a private botanical garden in a quiet part of Meran(o), it is a short walk or bus ride to the center of town and the train station. The hotel restaurant is one of the best in town, and half-board guests enjoy sumptuous breakfasts with great Italian coffee, coffee & cake in the afternoon and a 5-course gourmet dinner. The wine list features a great variety of excellent and reasonably priced local wines. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools, the latter is fed by the hotel's own spring water. The hotel has several different room types at varying prices; we stayed in the smallest type, which had a beautiful view of Meran(o) and a balcony but no cross-ventilation. It was not air conditioned and we were there during a heat wave, so it got a bit warm at night. Adjacent to the hotel is a residence run by the same owners which is particularly suitable for families. The region is rich in hiking and walking opportunities (one hike takes you to where Oetzi, the Ice Man, was found) and you will find the hotel staff eager to help you plan your day's outing in accordance with your interests and abilities.

This is one of the nicest places I have every stayed. The rooms are perfect: I had a balcony with views of the mountains. It was wonderfully appointed and very quiet. The food is 1st class: dinners are 4 courses and served with flair.

The hotel is in a very quiet location within 10 minutes walk from the city center of Merano. The service is amazing: I woke up at 6:00 each morning to check email, and was greeted with a pot of wonderful coffee. I also had to express mail back some documents, and the Defranceschi's son personally went to the right place to do this for me. As a family tun hotel, everyone is accomodating and helpful.

The hotel has only 4 starts: it should have more.

very comfortable room with wonderful view of Merano.Very pleasent surroundings with open and covered pool.Exeptionally .rich and tasty breackfest .

What a delight to arrive at a hotel after travelling and receive a warm welcome from the owner, along with a glass of prosecco. We felt very comfortable right away.
Our room was quiet, with beautiful views and easy access to the outdoor pool. A bag with towels, robes and slippers was provided which made swimming preparation very easy.
Novel use was made of the wardrobes. They acted as room dividers between the bedroom and bathroom but could be accessed from either side. It made us giggle!
The hotel also has a restaurant, the Artemis, where gourmet meals of 5 courses (or 3 if preferred) were served in the evening. The food was superb. The owner suggested a red and a white wine to accompany the meals and each was provided by the glass or the bottle, or a wine list could be consulted if preferred. The service provided by the family members and staff was polite but friendly and extremely thoughtful.
Breakfasts were an absolute joy! We have stayed in 5 star hotels which did not match the choice and quality of food provided. The buffet style meant it was difficult for us to mind our diets!!
The owners of this establishment deserve great praise for their hard work and efforts to please their guests.
The hotel, although a 15 minute walk to the town centre, is well situated for easy access by car to the main highway and on to routes for the Alps and the Dolomites.
Should we decide to return to Merano we would have no hesitation in choosing to stay here again.