Hotel Goldener Adler
Wooden rooms opposite the lake, sauna included
About this hotel
Goldener Adler sits with the shore of Lake Resia directly across from the hotel, close enough that the view is part of the room rather than something to drive to. The wooden furnishings and carpeted floors lean into an alpine style rather than a modern one, and every room comes with mountain views and a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. The free sauna and Turkish bath are the wellness draw, included rather than a paid extra. A bus stop linking to Merano sits thirty metres from the hotel, and Bormio is roughly an hour's drive away for anyone extending the trip. Breakfast covers both sweet and savoury regional specialities.
- Lakefront position
- Free sauna & Turkish bath
- Mountain views
- Alpine wood interiors
Our take
Travellers who want the lake at arm's reach and a wellness routine included in the room rate will get the most from Goldener Adler. Anyone wanting a fully modern finish over an alpine wood-and-carpet style should expect the hotel's character to lean traditional rather than contemporary throughout the whole stay.
- Ask for a room with a lake-facing view specifically, the mountain-facing side loses the water outlook
- Use the free sauna and Turkish bath daily since there's no extra charge, most guests skip this and shouldn't
- Catch the bus to Merano for a rest-day trip, the stop is close enough not to need a taxi
Why we love it
- Lake Resia directly across the road
- A free sauna and Turkish bath
- Wooden alpine-style rooms
- A bus stop to Merano nearby
Why guests love itWaking up with the lake directly across the road changes the pace of the morning, coffee on the terrace before anyone thinks about ski boots. The sauna and Turkish bath being free rather than a paid add-on means using them daily doesn't feel like an indulgence, just part of the stay. The wood-panelled rooms carry an older-school alpine character that some travellers will prefer to a glossier modern finish.