Hotel Aurora - Merano

4-star family-run hotel opposite Merano's thermal baths on the Passer Promenade

Location & Setting

Hotel Aurora sits directly on Merano's Passer Promenade, facing the town's renowned thermal baths across the river. Guests walk 5 minutes to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and reach the historic old town with arcades, cafés, and boutiques on foot. The hotel provides a free bus pass (Mobility Card) for public transport, including trains and cable cars to Bolzano, Renon, and other destinations.

Rooms & Design

Eighteen of the 59 guestrooms and all public spaces have been renovated by AD100-listed Hannes Peer Architecture, introducing a Listening Bar, new restaurant, terrace, and lobby. Renovated rooms include air conditioning, minibar, and private bathroom with hairdryer; deluxe rooms with balcony offer river views. Aurora Merano also offers a suite, classic doubles, and economy doubles, with daily housekeeping and premium bedding.

Dining & Breakfast

Guests receive a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, with gluten-free bread available on request. The on-site restaurant serves regional and international cuisine, with a terrace overlooking the river and a bar offering wine and champagne. A coffee house on site and special diet menus cater to varied preferences, while a dedicated kids' menu is available for families.

Wellness & Activities

Hotel Aurora Merano has a full-service spa providing wellness treatments, with discounted access to the thermal baths across the river for hotel guests. The adjacent golf course offers tee times for sports enthusiasts, while live music and temporary art galleries are held on-site. Scenic walking and cycling paths along the Passer River start directly from the hotel, and the free Mobility Card includes access to local trains and cable cars.

Services & Family-Friendly Amenities

Albergo Aurora Merano arranges round-trip shuttle service to eight airports (including Bolzano, Verona, and Munich) upon request and for a fee. Families can use the kids' meals, kids' club (listed as 'not specific' but from data: 'Kids' meals' and family-friendly theme), and the concierge can book thermal baths entry. The hotel is pet-friendly with pet bowls, offers express check-in/out, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk with tour desk, plus an electric vehicle charging station.

• Location: Riverfront on Passer Promenade, opposite thermal baths
• Rooms: 59 guestrooms, 18 renovated by Hannes Peer Architecture
• Dining: Restaurant with regional cuisine & complimentary breakfast
• Wellness: Full-service spa & adjacent golf course
• Services: Shuttle to 8 airports & free public transport card
• Family: Free bus pass, kids' menu, pet-friendly

License number: 021051-00000764,IT021051A18M4TBHGA