Dolce Vita's Alpiana Hotel debuts reimagined Sky Spa Alcielo

Independent wellness hotel brand Dolce Vita Hotels has revealed its newest spa, Alcielo at the Alpiana Resort in South Tyrol, Italy.

The fifth Sky Spa in Dolce Vita’s portfolio, Alcielo has been refurbished to include a black diamond bio-sauna with a glass dome and a Turkish steam bath.

Set across two floors, the 2,000sqm Sky Spa has a rooftop garden and wellness terrace designed by Gärtnerei Galanthus. The terrace has an infinity pool and a yoga deck with panoramic views.

Other amenities include a Finish panorama sauna and a cold-water pool, as well as seven treatment rooms with Gharieni treatment beds, offering treatments by Pharmos Natur.

A space to find clarity

The spa refurbishment project, which was the vision of architect Georg Hueber, centred around meeting modern wellness aspirations.

Alcielo means ‘heaven’ or ‘sky’ in Italian. The aim was to create openness , a connection to nature, minimalism and a space for guests to find clarity and holistic wellbeing.

“What makes Alcielo unique is its thoughtful design and integration with nature,” said spa manager Monika Mairhofer.

“Built in a way that complements the landscape it resides in, Alcielo’s location in the foothills of the Dolomites transports guests beyond the everyday. The spa embodies heavenly wellness, where every experience embraces slowness and rejuvenates both body and soul.”

Located on the top two floors of Hotel Alpiana, above the pool garden, the spa rises beyond the treetops.

With a total water surface of 570sqm, a saline pool and an adults-only area, the exclusive pool gardens are a place for guests to unwind with mountain views.

Pools and thermal facilities were supplied by Winkler Schwimmbad, Wellnesstechnik and Wellnessbereiche Setz.

Uniforms are by Schneider & Sticker while towels and spa linens are sourced from Prima. In the fitness area, equipment is by Technogym.

The Dolce Vita Hotels collection

Run by the Margesin family for three generations, the hotel has 59 rooms and suites. Its location amongst apple orchards, meadows and mountain forests is a natural sanctuary to unwind and recharge.

The wider Dolce Vita Hotels collection together comprises the largest spa and wellness facilities in South Tyrol with 41 pools, 35 saunas, 31 relaxation rooms and five Sky Spas.

The brand offers a unique hotel hopping concept, which allows guests booked into any one of its five hotels to use the wellness facilities across the group, free of charge.

Dolce Vita Hotels also operates Preidlhof, Lindenhof, Feldhof and Jagdhof, all in South Tyrol.

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