Hotel Aurora
Riverfront reopening opposite the thermal baths
About this hotel
Hotel Aurora reopens in summer 2026 after a full renovation of this family-run address on Merano's historic Passer Promenade, with the first phase covering eighteen of the fifty-nine guestrooms and every guest-facing space across four floors, designed by AD100-listed Hannes Peer Architecture. The renovation adds a Listening Bar, restaurant, terrace and new lobby alongside a redesigned architectural facade. Aurora sits directly opposite Merano's thermal baths on the riverfront, in the heart of the spa town, with guestrooms including air-conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer. A round-trip shuttle to nearby airports, including Bolzano, Verona, Bergamo, Milan, Venice, Treviso, Innsbruck and Munich, can be arranged for a fee, and the old town's arcades, cafés and boutiques sit within walking distance along the Passer River.
- Riverfront on the Passer Promenade
- Newly renovated rooms
- Opposite the thermal baths
- Listening Bar
Our take
Hotel Aurora is the pick for travellers who want a design-forward riverfront stay right in Merano's spa-town centre, walking distance from the old town and directly across from the thermal baths. The multi-airport shuttle is a genuine convenience for international arrivals, and 8.6 across more than 3,600 reviews shows a well-run house. Skiers prioritising the shortest transfer to Merano 2000 should note that Aurora's strength is its in-town setting rather than lift proximity.
- Book one of the newly renovated rooms specifically if the design overhaul is the draw, since the first phase covers only part of the property.
- Cross straight to the thermal baths for a soak, since Aurora sits directly opposite rather than a drive away.
- Arrange the airport shuttle ahead of arrival given the range of cities it covers, from Bolzano to Munich.
Why we love it
- Riverfront position opposite the thermal baths
- AD100-designed renovation
- Listening Bar and new restaurant
- Multi-airport shuttle option
Why guests love itAurora's riverfront position makes the old town feel like an extension of the hotel, arcades and cafés a short walk along the Passer, and the thermal baths sit directly across the street for an easy soak after skiing. The renovated rooms felt genuinely design-led rather than a standard refresh, and the new Listening Bar was a good spot to end the evening. It reads as a spa-town stay first and a ski base second, which suits travellers splitting their time that way.