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Hotel Elephant

Name: Hotel Elephant
Address: Via Rio Bianco 4, Bressanone, IT

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍Via Rio Bianco 4 · Bressanone ↗

📞+00390472832750·Official site ↗

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Guest education on local ecosystems and cultureSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 95 facilities +

Review

Official

Located in Bressanone, Hotel Elephant offers guests a range of amenities including two restaurants (one named Restaurant Elephant), a bar/lounge, poolside bar, outdoor pool, sauna, and outdoor tennis courts. Enjoy complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. The hotel provides concierge and dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center with meeting rooms, and ski storage. Each of the 44 guestrooms features a minibar, flat-screen TV, safe, desk, and bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a bidet. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available (surcharge). Nearby attractions include the Cathedral of Bressanone, Hofburg Brixen Diocesano Museum, and Bressanone Christmas Market.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 466 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Guests praise the historic charm, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional service, particularly the restaurant and breakfast. Common complaints involve outdated room amenities (few outlets, no AC), poor soundproofing, and inconsistent spa experiences.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location10.0

Service9.0

Surroundings9.0

Cleanliness8.9

Facilities8.8

Value8.0

＋ PraisedHistoric charm and elegant decor · Attentive and professional staff · Excellent and abundant breakfast · Beautiful garden and pool

－ ComplaintsLack of AC causing overheating · Poor Wi-Fi signal or speed · Outdated room amenities (few outlets/old TV) · Noise disturbances in some rooms

KEYIdeal for history and food lovers. Guests sensitive to noise, temperature control, or modern amenities should verify room specifics beforehand.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transportation convenience?＋

Located centrally in Bressanone with a perfect score of 10.0. Guests receive a free Bressanone Card for easy access to museums and outdoor activities.

diningWhat dining options are available?＋

Features two on-site restaurants: Elephant for South Tyrolean-Italian cuisine and the Michelin-starred Apostelstube. Coffee shop and room service are also available.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Yes, it welcomes children and pets, offering kid meals and baby safety gates. Families praise the historic charm, warm service, and garden pool.

coupleWhat are the recommended experiences for couples?＋

Couples love the historic atmosphere, elegant decor, and lavish breakfast. The garden pool and Michelin-starred Apostelstube restaurant are highly recommended.

roomHow are the room facilities? Any notable downsides?＋

Rooms blend classic charm with modern amenities, but some guests note outdated features like few outlets, lack of AC, and average soundproofing.

serviceHow is the level of service?＋

Service scores 9.0/10, praised for being friendly and professional. Offers express check-in/out and concierge, though occasional delays in breakfast restocking were noted.

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Room types · 10

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Luxury Suite

1 × Double bed45 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed484-sq-foot room with mountain views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Suite

1 × Queen bed41 ㎡up to 3

Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this suite also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this suite also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Junior Suite

1 × Queen bed35 ㎡up to 3

Spacious junior suite with seating area and LCD TV. It has luxurious fabrics, soft carpets or wooden floors. It combines classic furnishings with a modern flat-screen satellite TV.

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Junior Suite - Annex

1 × Queen bed30 ㎡up to 3

The pool with a view is a top feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this suite comes with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this suite also features a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior Double Room

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed30 ㎡up to 2

The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The spacious double room features a private entrance, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath.

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Deluxe Double Room

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed22 ㎡up to 2

Large room with luxurious fabrics, soft carpets or wooden floors. It combines classic furnishings with a modern flat-screen satellite TV. Some have a balcony or terrace.

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Single Room - Annex

1 × Twin bed21 ㎡up to 1

The pool with a view is the standout feature of this single room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this single room also features a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room - Annex

1 × Queen bed20 ㎡up to 2

Features a balcony. Located in a separate building, Villa Marzari, 98 feet from the main one. Breakfast and both check-in and check-out take place in the main building.

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed19 ㎡up to 2

Room with luxurious fabrics, soft carpets or wooden floors. It combines classic furnishings with a modern flat-screen satellite TV. This room cannot accommodate extra beds.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed13 ㎡up to 1

Room with luxurious fabrics, soft carpets or wooden floors. It combines classic furnishings with a modern flat-screen satellite TV.

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Facilities · 95

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Guest education on local ecosystems and cultureSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingIroning serviceCar hireSaunaPacked lunchesParkingPets allowedTerraceTable tennisSki storageChapel/shrinePrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaShuttle service (additional charge)Concierge serviceKid mealsHeated poolPublic transport ticketsBaby safety gatesOutdoor furnitureFruitsPet bowlsSteam roomPet basketCoffee Shop on siteHammamStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessFood delivered to guest roomFace masks for guests available24-hour securitySecurity alarmThermometers for guests provided by propertyInternet accessJapanese gardenFitness facilities (surcharge)Express check-inExercise/lap poolNo accessible shuttleNo accessible train station shuttlePaddle boating nearbyPool sun loungersReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Bicycle-friendly propertyBeach umbrellasSki storageSnack bar/deliSnow sports gearSpa tub (surcharge)Swimming nearbyAirport transportation - pickup (surcharge)Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)Tennis lessons on siteAccess to nearby outdoor poolAccess to nearby indoor poolVegetarian menu options availableAccessible train station shuttleAccessible shuttleWater sports equipmentWine release eventsFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)Guest education on local ecosystems and cultureFree pool cabanasHorse riding nearbyHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceTour deskNon-smoking throughout

Nearby & map

DiningSights

Apostelstube

Creative, International · ★ Michelin

€€€€

In beautiful Bressanone, the historic Hotel Elephant, housed in a building whose oldest section dates back to the late 15th century, is one of the city’s true icons. Managed by the same family since 1773, it is now in the hands of the eighth generation. In the intimate and exquisitely elegant dining room, with just four tables and the watchful eyes of the twelve apostles that, in the form of statuettes, observe you from the walls, Chef Mathias Bachmann presents a unique, extensive, and exclusive tasting menu. Drawing ingredients and techniques from around the world, with a special fondness for

19m

Elephant

Classic Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

€€€

Situated in the famous Elephant hotel (with which it shares a name), this restaurant has a unique, historic ambience thanks to its decor of antique wood panelling. The cuisine here is regional with a modern twist, featuring dishes such as char with cream of celery and green apple on a bed of fragrant elderflowers. The interesting wine list boasts a selection of almost a thousand different labels.

61m

Vitis

Regional Cuisine, Contemporary

€€€

A modern wine bar in the centre of Bressanone (Brixen), situated in the same building as the delightful family restaurant, the Oste Scuro. Here, small armchairs, benches and stools are dotted among low square tables and higher tables, all surrounded by walls completely lined with wine bottles. The contemporary cuisine features tempting, generous dishes such as cod with cauliflower, cavolo nero and beurre blanc. Accommodation is available just two minutes’ away in the historic Adler Historic Guesthouse run by the same owners.

498m

Oste Scuro - Finsterwirt

regional

€€€

Run by the capable Mayr family, this long-established restaurant has occupied a narrow alleyway in the centre of Bressanone (Brixen) since the late 19C. The dining rooms are decorated in historic style, plus there’s a charming terrace for alfresco dining in summer. Dishes are presented on different tasting menus with the option of choosing traditional or Mediterranean dishes à la carte style – we highly recommend the soup made with Sylvaner wine from the Isarco valley, as well as the Tirtl (fried pie) stuffed with ricotta, spinach and cinnamon. Guestrooms are available in the nearby and recent

499m

Alpenrose

regional

€€

Situated in a beautiful panoramic location a few kilometres outside Bressanone, this restaurant combines regional traditions with a modern approach thanks to its classic techniques and the use of Mediterranean ingredients in some dishes. There are also elegant apartments available, plus a private wellness space, for anyone wishing to extend their stay.

1.8km

Wirt an der Mahr

Restaurant

Italian

2.7km

Ban Rutzner

Restaurant

3.6km

Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.