Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof

At an altitude of 519 metres in Plaus, castle-style Hotel Ansitz Schulerhof offers rooms and suites with panoramic balconies and a restaurant. Surrounded by apple trees, it includes a free spa, gym and free city bikes. Ansitz Schulerhof’s rooms and suites have wood furnishings, a minibar and flat-screen satellite TV. They feature free wired internet access and a private bathroom with bathrobes. Suites have a lounge area with sofa bed. Buffet breakfast is served on the terrace or in the breakfast hall. It includes cold cuts, homemade cakes and eggs. With a large terrace, the restaurant specialises in South Tyrol and national cuisine. Guests can relax in the furnished garden or work out in the gym. The spa boasts a hot tub, Finnish sauna and pool, while massages are bookable at reception. Hiking and bike tours are organised by the property, which also offers mountain and trekking bikes rentals. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano are a 20-minute drive away. Plaus Train station is at a 2-minute walking distance.