I am almost hesitant to write a review of this place. Schenna is not on the American tourist radar and I sort of don't want anyone to find out about it! Seriously, I was the only American at this hotel for the week I was there and I think I was the only American in the whole town! So, if this would intimidate you, then you probably wouldn't like it, but I loved it. Hotel Hohenwart is a series of 3 buildings with an array of amenities. They have a full fitness center (but I never saw anyone use it -- why would you exercise indoors when you have the beautiful Alps to wander in?) They have an indoor and outdoor pool, saunas, several quiet rooms and then the spa -- ahhh. The Vista Spa is a very nice facility with a variety of different rooms -- steam sauna, dry sauna, quiet rooms and then they have this rooftop pool/spa that has these amazing views toward Schenna castle, the mountains, etc. It was wonderful. One reviewer complained that the dinner meals were small and they were - but the dinner was a 5 course event! A huge salad bar with different kinds of breads, a soup, an appetizer (like an onion tart), your main dish, a cheese course and then desert! If you had large portions through all of this you would be stuffed! I thought it was the perfect amount of food and it was all prepared and presented beautifully. The chocolate croissants at breakfast were to die for. Everyone at the hotel was very nice -- from the front desk to the maid who cleaned my room (I especially liked Angela at the front desk -- I think that was her name!). Every day at breakfast they provide an activity list for the day -- so there is a daily guided hike, some sort of demonstration, i.e, wine tasting or introduction to herbs for cooking, etc. There are miles and miles of hiking trails in the area and an amazing cycling tour in the Vinschgau valley. Merano is a short 10 minute bus ride away, so if you want to shop, etc., it's nearby. My room in the Christine building was a little dated, but I also thought that building had the best views, so I was fine with that. I think in the other buildings the rooms have been remodeled recently. I would definitely visit here again and am actually thinking of going back next year!

We spent a week during the winter at Hotel Hoenwart with our German Friends. The room was exceptional, the view gorgeous and food exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the spa, pool and exercise facility. Our remains one of our favorite stays in Europe.

This place exceeded our expectations. We spent 4 nights at the hotel and were impressed with the facilities. Food was excellent - you can eat constantly - service very good. The playroom was great for our son and so was the pool and sauna. A great example of a family run hotel with high attention to detail. I am sure we will be back.

Un albergo da visitare, tutto è perfetto...e di più! Un posto meraviglioso!!! Da vedere..