Merano, September 14 (askanews) – "As for our Italian guests, there's definitely Gerry Scotti, a certain Sinner, who was here last year." Merano has a long history of famous names coming here to "take the waters": since Empress Sissi, the town on the Passirio River has been in the news. The Hotel Terme Merano has a slightly shorter history, but with Jannik Sinner, it has taken off, thanks to how modern-day stars manage to make a difference.
A story both short and long, one whose secrets are known to Rudi Theiner, General Manager of the Hotel Terme Merano since October 2011. "Sinner was here last year because he was named South Tyrol's Sportsman of the Year," he explains. In the souvenir photo the manager shows us, the champion is seen with a beaming bartender.
"He would come and everyone wanted to take pictures," he says. It must be said that big names aren't just among the guests. True architectural stars have designed this structure: suspended between heaven and earth in a city famous for its thermal waters, the hotel's Sky Spa, designed by Bressanone architect Hugo Demetz, is a place with sophisticated design and a unique view: the glass and wood wellness center overlooks the Art Nouveau rooftops of Merano, the Alps, several castles, the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, and the Thermal Park.
And among palm trees and outdoor whirlpools, there's the 22-meter-long, heated (32-34°C) infinity pool with indoor and outdoor access year-round. "The spa opened in 2005 and the hotel in 2006, and we're celebrating our twentieth anniversary this year," recalls Theiner. The architectural design of the Hotel Terme Merano was designed by Berlin architects Baumann and Zillich for the exterior, while the interior design and executive project are by Matteo Thun. Between the spa and the hotel's "I Olivi" restaurant, you can even meet—believe us, because we've seen some—blonde Hollywood stars in disguise who greatly appreciate the cuisine of chef Karlheinz Falk. But when asked who the guests are, or who the Sissi of today is, Theiner remains vague: "Lots of young people, more couples, let's say, who are enjoying a nice weekend or even two or three days of relaxation." Report by Cristina Giuliano Editing Linda Verzani Images askanews
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