Hotel Elephant

Historic dining rooms and extremely attentive and friendly staff. Very good wine recommendation. The tartare is sensationally good. Individually seasoned. The monkfish, the char, and the beef fillet were also very good. The desserts were also very fine and all in all it was a perfect restaurant visit.

We stayed for 3 nights from May 14 to 17, 2026. I had read about this hotel in a "Guide to the Heart of Italy" from 1988, and since then I wanted to go there. Finally, after traveling the world, we arrived! A historic and classy 5-star hotel. I believe it has preserved its characteristics and qualities that were described so charmingly back then. Meticulously maintained, with well-trained and very friendly staff. Our room, "Suite Marianne," consisted of a very spacious double bedroom and an equally large living room with a comfortable sofa (which was transformed into another double bed for one night to accommodate my daughter). An elegant bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and a second restroom with a toilet and sink. From the room, there is access to a large terrace with a view of the park and surroundings. We dined two evenings in their Stübe Restaurant because there was no availability in their starred restaurant. The atmosphere upon entering was created by the warmth of the environment, with all the classic walls and ceiling made of carved wood depicting various scenes; the capable, friendly staff, elegant in their demeanor, and a typical menu, well-prepared, that truly left us satisfied. The bar area was perfect, where we enjoyed our aperitifs. The reception staff was very kind and friendly, providing us with directions to places to visit. If we were to return to Bressanone, we would definitely keep this hotel in mind.

Unfortunately, we were not satisfied, rather extremely dissatisfied with the service and friendliness (except for the room staff and breakfast staff). The best part was the suite on the 3rd floor and the new indoor pool, which was really good; everything else was very disappointing, especially the friendliness in the restaurant was completely absent. We will certainly not return and definitely not recommend it.