Vigilius Mountain Resort by Design Hotels

Wow. We came here for our honeymoon and were not disappointed. Everything about it was beautiful, thoughtful and tasteful. The service was very courteous. The clientele were primarily German, Italian and (international) English speaking and the staff could switch effortlessly back and forth. I guess one of the unique cultural features of South Tyrol. We most of all appreciated the calm and tranquil setting, far from the banal noises of the city. Already I am missing being free from hearing the constant rumble of cars. The other guests were by and large also very respectful and quiet. We also appreciated the textile-free sauna and enjoyed a few massages and facials. The views were fantastic, though dependent on it being a clear day (it can get very misty at times). The food was also excellent and, though expensive, not unfairly priced (for quality). The breakfast buffet was excellent and both restaurants were superb too. The only real downside (more of a double-edged sword) is being reliant on taking the gondola up. On the one hand, it created minor stresses as a few times we were rushing back to make the lift time (they only run hourly in the evenings). On the other hand, of course the gondola is what gets you up far away from the cars. There is free parking at the base but you have to send your license plate number ahead of time (new rule). Lana is easily walkable from the foot of the gondola, though we found it to be a bit of a sleepy and not quite so interesting town (at least as far as wandering around goes). There are a few clothing shops, a bookstore and some restaurants and cafes. We did do some hiking around Vigiljoch, which was convenient and pleasant enough. There are also lots of fantastic hiking spots nearby near Meran (Texengruppe) and a bit further away in the Dolomites. Worth it if you’ve got a car and came for an active adventure. I’d say Vigilius caters both to the active hikers and to those just seeking rest and relaxation. It is a high-class treat but not pompous or ostentatious. By and large you are paying not for showy frills but rather for tranquility, quality and attention to detail. In our case we used Marriott points and found that to be a no-brainer. We are already looking forward to returning sometime, perhaps for a wedding anniversary :) Danke, Grazie, Vigilius!

Das Hotel konnte durch exzellenten Service, eine einmalige ruhige Lage und beeindruckende moderne Architektur überzeugen. Das Hotel ist in kürzester Zeit mit der Seilbahn von Lana aus erreichbar. Jedes Detail ist durchdacht, das Personal aufmerksam und herzlich. Ein perfekter Ort zum Entspannen – wir kommen garantiert wieder!

Davvero notevole la struttura, si respira un’aria di relax già dall’ arrivo. Si viene accolti all’uscita della funivia poiché è l’unico modo per accedere alla struttura e questo è davvero un punto a super favore per chi vuole stare un po’ fuori dai soliti tran tran. Dall’hotel si raggiungono diversi sentieri per le escursioni che invogliano anche chi non è proprio esperto! Ci siamo trovati molto bene in tutto. Se posso fare dei suggerimenti avrei un paio di punti: buffet colazione più ricco di dolci e croissant artigianali e servizio al tavolo un po’ più celere e piscina grande con acqua più calda. Per il resto relax totale e posizione incredibile