In the center of Bolzano the fascination of the South mixes with the elegance of the north. Opposites attract: 500 years of hôtellerie convention and today's light, big suites at the Hotel Greif. From a old-fashioned inn the building was turned to a spot of up-to-date lifestyle. Viennese architect Boris Podrecca set recent standards in international hôtellerie. With a vista out onto Walther Square, this Hotel Greif is the town's greatly own drawing-room. Running across the dark oiled and waxed Wengé parquet flooring are hand-crafted Persian Gabbeh rugs. Beyond the sumptuous facades are 33 apartments, every one various from the other. Raw silk curtains at the windows and pleasant brocade on the bed distinguish day from night and furniture from the hotel's own workshop match the knotted walnut of the ancient pieces. From the breakfast verandah your panorama stretches out over the town to the slopes of the Schlern, the landmark of the Dolomites.

Along with the architecture and art, we have also put our greatest effort into providing pioneering technology, making Hotel Greif the best furnished work hotels, which is ideally ready for the digital era. Every room is equipped with three phone lines. The workplace at the table is furnished with: straight analog phone lines, fax machine, a digital ISDN telephone line, laptop with free i-access and its own email address and Microsoft office programmes. There is also a connection for video meetings. There is also a complimentary satellite TV. Clients can thus receive 64 TV channels and 18 radio stations free, including pay-TV channels like Première, Sky 1 and Sky two.

There are over 300 hectares (740 acres) of grapevines within the town limits, a full one seventh of the entire district. In the fall, the aroma of recently crushed grapes wafts through the town from its 27 wineries. King Laurin's "Rose Garden" saga originates from one of Bolzano's most pretty landmarks, the Rosengarten, one of the Dolomites most outstanding hills. No matter what spare time activity you're looking for: South Tyrol proposes a big variety of alternatives for you and your loved ones: palaces and museums for those who are interested in culture, strolls and excursions, a refreshing bath in a little mountain lake, an antique farm, one of our picturesque natural gardens or even a trip to the Iceman Ötzi one of the world's most antique mummies.

In the town centre, 0, two kilometers from the Bolzano FFSS rail station, five kilometres from the Bolzano A22 Sud/Nord, three kilometres from the Fiera Bolzano Convention Center. Nearest Airport: five kilometers Bolzano (Airport Bolzano Dolomiti) Follow heart, rail station. Road A22 Brennero, exit Bolzano South or Bolzano North, three kilometers down city, at Central Rail Station, 150 meters left to Walther Square Underground Garage. Straight connection to Hotel Greif from the garage.

At least 24 hours before day of arrival, by means of e-mail or fax o telephone. Otherwise one night will be charged The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

For kids up to 12 years of age bed in the parents' suite free. Breakfast snack bar charge: