Hotel Colle-Kohlern - Bolzano

9.2

Charming! Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, quiet location, and interesting drive. Hiking at Alpe-di-Suisi was wonderful!

10

This is a fantastic hotel with amazing views, friendly and helpful staff and delicious restaurant. The prices are very reasonable. I would and will recommend this hotel to anyone traveling in the area!

9.6

great owner operated hotel that made you feel at home. Restaurant was very good for dinner. Views from the hotel were spectacular!

9.9

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Kohlern. It says it is three star probably because of no TV or drinks facilities in the rooms but there is so much to do either immediately outside the door or a short drive away you will spend little time in it. The welcome, service and food are all four star. Highly recommended

9.6

Tolle Lage, sehr ruhig mit fantastischer Aussicht. Gehobenes Ambiente; kulinarisch, im Service, im Geschmack - aber auch im Preis. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.

9.6

We would definitely stay here again. The hotel staff were very warm and welcoming. The food was very good both at both breakfast and dinner. We really appreciated the option of dinner since the hotel is so far away from anywhere else! Very quite and peaceful. Not a hotel for anyone who wants a wild night life.

10

They were very understanding and accommodating to the needs of our 10 month baby and specially to our sharpei dog, whom they welcomed. The pool is beautiful and I recommend it as a place to relax after visiting Bolzano. However as it is a place to relax for most of its guest it may not be appropriate for small children.

9.9

Great hotel and a wonderful location. Loved the views from our room and balcony especially. Very good value for money too.

9.3

Hotel-staff is almost unbelievably friendly and service-oriented. We have been in hotels on various continents and in anything from major cities to quiet, out-of-the-way places, but we have never before experienced such a natural and easy-going dedication to cater to our every need.

9.9

This is a boutique hotel. The star-rating does not quite do it justice. The hotel is located on a piece of heaven on earth (high up in the Dolomites, but not quite so far out to be cut off from civilization). The hotel is apparently run by people who love what they do, and take this business very seriously. It feels like you have the whole place for yourself; all alone in peace and quiet; and just when you need something, someone shows up to get it done for you. You should definitely sample the wine and food in their restaurant. The food is bordering on excellence; yet the price is very reasonable (~80 euros for two people including a very nice bottle of local wine and desert).

9.0

Exceptional service and professionalism. Slight problem finding the turnoff from the S22. Best to go to city centre, park car, get your bearings and local map then proceed.

9.7

This was one of the best places we stayed during our 17 days in Italy. The views frome the hotel are unbelievable. We will definitely return.

9.9

Cinco días inolvidables, el personal es muy muy amable, servicial y educado. Siempre con ganas de agradar y ayudar. El desayuno tiene de todo (menos tostadas) y la cocina muy buena. Vistas impresionantes. El acceso en coche se puede hacer largo pero no es inconveniente si te gusta conducir, además se puede acceder en funicular dejando el coche en un parking. Muy recomendable sin duda.

8.1

Fantastic location, although a nightmare to find. Better maps needed, please. Good walking, and Austrian feel to this Italian mountain region. Great food, good service, fantastic infinity pool with breathtaking views. Watch out for the naked German's in the sauna!

8.1

The hotel is remote and has a beautiful view, Nice restaurant. We regret we stayed only one night.

9.6

Fantastic surround, very good service and food.

7.2

The hotel was lovely, but very remote from the city of Bolzano. You must have a car, and you need to plan on about a half hour trip down a very windy road to get to the city. The drive is beautiful, through vineyards and trees, especially wonderful in the fall when the leaves have changed, but it gets tiresome. The restaurant at the hotel was good. I would not return simply because of the distance from town.

9.9

Hotel ownership/staff were very helpful and caring, Joseph, the manager speaks English and is very competent. Rooms were very clean and quiet. Setting is lovely.Italian chief made excellent pasta dishes; hot and cold breakfast. Tram to Bolzano eliminates driving to the city, which is charming. Stayed two nights and regretted not staying longer.

9.8

This was a wonderful stopover for us on our way to Venice. We wished we had planned an extra day there. The Colle-Kohlern Hotel was a highlight of our trip. The setting is fantastic, sitting very high above the valley floor, looking out across the Italian Alps. The food in the restaurant was equally fabulous. One comment worth noting is that the hotel is some 9 kilometers up a very narrow, switch-back road from the valley floor. We had a car and are very comfortable driving, so it was fine (although a couple of times we did wonder if we were on the right road, had gone too far, etc.) The turn-off to start up the mountain from the road along the river isn't extremely well marked either. Even with some decent Google maps in hand, we had to ask for help at a gas station. Still, Colle-Kohlern is on a small sign as you go around the round-about, and then you can settle in for a exciting, breathtaking drive up the side of the mountain. If this suits you (or you have a taxi take you from Bolzano), you will be very glad you stayed here. Stay a day or two and take some hikes around the alps, or just enjoy the view and the excellent cuisine.

8.8

This inn offers an authentic experience of Northern Italy with a strong German influence. The cable car is a convenient mode of transportation to the city of Bolzano. The half board option is the way to go.

10

Peak experience in all respects

6.2

per un turista che non parla tedesco a volte si creano situazioni poco carine, nel senso che chi ama molto il contatto col prossimo li essendo prettamente tedeschi(turisti)fa fatica ad instaurare rapporti. andrebbe inoltre segnalato a meno che non sia stata una nostra svista che chi sceglie la mezza pensione, vino acqua caffe non sono compresi nel prezzo .... abbiam pagato più di bevande ai pasti che del soggiorno a momenti.

9.9

Campagne, chemins de randonnée, calme, vue et quiétude; un monde à part 800 m au-dessus de Bozen/Bolzano et à 20 minutes du centre ville. Le restaurant (carte) est bon; le personnel aimable et efficace; les tarifs très raisonnables; la vue magnifique (précisez "chambre avec vue" lors de la réservation). Nous y reviendrons / A very good place to stay. Une précision, pour trouver l'accès à la route, suivre les panneaux de signalisation marron Colle/Kohlern avec le logo de la télécabine ! Et pour ceux que les 12 minutes de virages sur une route de montagne classique rebuttent, celle-ci met 2 minutes et vous dépose à 200 m de l'hôtel, toutes les 1/2h entre 7h et 19h.

8.6

The location and staff were both excellent. Our only problem was the road up the hill; 9 km of narrow, winding road is not fun.

9.8

Our only difficulty was finding the place. A star on a map depicting where the hotel actually is geographically and in relation to other reference points would have saved us a trip up the wrong road. Directions are not enough as Bolzano, Italy can be quite confusing. The hotel and the employess were impressively first rate. The food was excellent. The view tremendous. Altogether perfect! You can use this last part in an anonymous reference.

6.2

Excellent food and fantastic views. But, found manager of establishment not very welcoming and appeared to be inconvenienced by simple requests.

8.1

Lovely location 9km along a snakey road up in the mountains above Bolzano. Room was spacious and welcoming with a good sized balcony with seating outside. Air con not really required as it is colder up there! Staff friendly despite us not knowing whether to speak italian or german (both badly!) Ate at the hotel in the evening and had delightful food and service. Would stay there again!

9.2

FANTASTICH!FANTASTIC!! Highly recommended. This is a very charming B&B located in a quiet village. Great hiking trails everywhere, good starting point for drives into the Dolomites. The view of Bolzano and the Alps/Dolomites is spectacular. The room was very quaint, comfortable with a nice bathroom. The innkeeper was very accomodating and a very gracious host. The food was superb, best Weiner Schnitzel I ever had! Prices were average with the rest of the restaurants in the area. Although it was a pain sometimes to go up and down an 8 km winding road, it was well worth it and a challenge! Besides, you can pick the freebie apples on the way. Better than I expected. We definetly will return.

9.9

This is an excellent place to stay if you enjoy being away from the city and having the opportunity to hike and/or mountain bike. We loved the view from our room and strolling around the area.

10

Wonderful, very helpful, will definitely return for another stay

9.1

This a charming hotel in a very beautiful location. Nice rooms and great food and wine in the dining room add to the attractiveness of Colle-Kolern Hotel. My wife and I look forward to a return visit.

9.0

In a word - beautiful. Wonderful, quiet, location surrounded by the lovely Italian Alps. The views were very nice, which is good because beyond hiking there's not a whole lot to do up there. One thing though - we were charged more than the confirmed price on the web site. My boyfriend - who paid - didn't know this until after the fact since I made the reservation. But, whatever. It was a great hotel and well worth the extra money.

9.8

Fantastic food and wine. Room with terrace with very beutiful view! Staff are very kind. I7d like to visit here again.

10

The Hotel Colle-Kolhern, located in the German-speaking sud-Tyrol region of northern Italy, was an unexpected gem. The rooms were spacious and the environment restful and relaxing. The restaurant was excellent, leaning more toward Tyrolean fare, and the wine list was extensive. The view across the river valley to the terraced hillsides of greater Balzano was unforgettable. This hotel was the best bargain of our Italian trip and a nice break for us from the hustle and crowds of Venice and the Cinque Terra. The owners are very proud of their hotel and restaurant and go out of their way to be hospitable. They provided lots of information, answered all of our questions and loaned us a local topographic map for walks on the hillside. You can reach the hotel in the small village of Colle-Kohlern by a lovely, fun cable car from the valley or by driving a challenging switchback road 800 km up the hillside.

7.9

excellent location and superb views,overall nice establishment, however the bed was very uncomfortable, ( a double consisted of 2 singles together and very lumpy uncomfortable mattresses and pillows)

9.7

A very enjoyable couple of days in a beautiful location. Every aspect of our stay first rate from the warm welcome to the excellent restaurant.

9.2

If your looking for a panoramic view of the Bolzano area you will find it here and I think there are very few places in Italy with better views. My girlfriend and I stayed here in November 2004 and found the location, building and hospitality to be of an excellent standard. We also ate here and the lamb chops are worth a chomp as well as the veil, food compares to all good Italian restaurants, very tasty if not a little high on the calories side. The drive up to the Hotel itself is an experience and one worth doing slowly as you crawl your way up a mountain where you will find Colle-Kohlern perched on the top.

8.3

Ein tolles Hotel in einzigartiger Lage hoch über Bozen. Die Anreise geht von Bozen 9km bergauf über herrlich kurvige Straßen. Wenn man also abends nochmal kurz nach Bozen will, ist es schon etwas aufwändiger. Wir sind gerne hier gewesen und empfehlen anderen Besuchern die vorzügliche Halbpension mit zu buchen.

8.8

We pleased very much our visit to this hotel.The services were excellent even if the restaurant was a little bit expensive.

9.0

The hotel is beautiful but the view of the valley/mountains is breathtaking. The owners were wonderful and the food outstanding. I would definately stay here again.

9.2

Fantastic location! Really relaxing and peaceful. Away from any city noise,but still within easy driving distance. Definite recommendation!

9.0

Rooms were good value for money. Evening meals and drinks were less good value for money.

7.2

Hotel muy acogedor, tranquilo, de amplias habitaciones y un buen servicio. El único pequeño problema es encontrarlo, no hay casi indicaciones y la carretera tiene muchas curvas.

9.8

We enjoyed our stay very, very much. The quality of the service, the food and the hotel in general was simply excellent. Especially we will remember the kindness of family Schrott and all the staff. The vue from the hotel over the mountains, the valley, Bozen can hardly be described - so all in all it was an unforgettable holiday.

10

Highly recommend this place-the room was lovely, the view spectacular, the help was very friendly and anxious to please and the food was delicious. It was a welcome break from the hectic pace of touring northen Italy. It is a little remote, but a shuttle is available. It is one of our favorite spots.