LUXURY TRAVEL 59 and offer sauna rituals guided by sauna master Manuel Greifenberg , a former bodybuilding world champion , who sets the mood with thematic music , providing a variety of therapeutic heat experiences to help muscles recover and bodies to flourish again .
For active guests , the hotel offers complimentary curated wellness programs , including Hatha- Yoga , meditation , sunrise hikes , forest bathing and guided breathing exercises , designed to help guests feel both balanced and rejuvenated .
The 10 outdoor ‘ cuddle nests ’ are heated year-round and provide a space for guests to relax outside in nature throughout the seasons .
Location
Set in the heart of South Tyrol , My Arbor is perched on the slopes of Mount Plose , offering sweeping views of the Isarco Valley and the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites , with direct access to ski slopes and hiking trails .
Plose , which is one of the smaller and lesser-known resorts of the Dolomiti Superski area with over 40km of slopes , is accessible in summer and winter , located just 350m from the hotel .
My Arbor is just a short distance from the charming , historic town of Brixen , where guests can explore centuries-old architecture , museums and archaeological gems , all while being surrounded by one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe .
Food
Traditional South Tyrolean cuisine is combined with typical Italian dishes , as well as creative dishes from around the world , prepared using only the freshest of ingredients from the family ’ s farm on Lake Garda . Wine and beer pairing is available every night , selected by head sommelier , Mehmet Kaplan .
Guests are encouraged to relax and unwind , so breakfast is served until late to enjoy leisurely mornings . Wine and beer tastings are available in the hotel ’ s wine and beer cellar .
Suites and Architecture
There are 104 suites at My Arbor , each epitomizing modern alpine elegance , seamlessly blending luxury with nature .
The suites feature warm wood tones and expansive windows , inviting the outdoors in , offering stunning
views of the surrounding forest . Thoughtfully designed , the suites are equipped with spacious living areas , plush bedding , and high-end amenities .
Guests can choose between a Treetop Suite , a Nest Suite or a Hangout Suite and enjoy private balconies or terraces with views of endless forest landscape .
A team of architects , led by Paul Seeber and Wolfgang Meraner and interior architect Gerhard Tauber are responsible for the aesthetic , exterior and interior concept and design of My Arbor .
The structure they have created gives the impression of tree trunks on which the rooms are arranged , with views of the treetops visible from the suites . Design-wise , the hotel is painted in one colour - an earth tone to evoke a tree house aesthetic .
Guests are continuously reminded of this aesthetic with floor-to-ceiling tree trunks and warming fireplaces located throughout the property as well as generous glass fronts that allow an unobstructed view of the valley .
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