Hotel Weisses Kreuz
Modern Alpine design hotel with deep historical bones. Think minimalist grey tones and smoked oak against 800-year-old walls, gothic parlours repurposed as bedrooms, and a spa built from local Sarner porphyry quartz rock. Quiet, slow, and genuinely grown-up.
Book Mamesa well in advance — it only seats 6 tables and operates Wednesday to Saturday evenings
Why It Matters
Six-generation family ownership since 1871; fine dining restaurant Mamesa earning 4 Gault Millau toques and 90/100 from La Liste in 2025; adults-only policy (from age 14); and three architecturally distinct buildings spanning 800 years of history unified under one hotel.
Hotel Weisses Kreuz is an adults-only, 4-star design hotel in the medieval village of Burgusio (Burgeis) at 1,200 metres in South Tyrol's Venosta Valley. The Theiner family has owned this place since 1871 — six generations, starting from a village grocery store and growing into what is now a serious design-forward retreat with 47 rooms and suites spread across four interconnected buildings. The anchor building is the Mansion zum Löwen, an 800-year-old Renaissance residence renovated with exposed concrete, gothic parlours, and walnut beams. The newest wing arrived in 2022. Chef Marc Bernhart runs the fine dining restaurant Mamesa, rated 18 points and 4 toques by Gault Millau South Tyrol 2026, and the 1,300 sqm Aura Mea spa with a 20-metre heated infinity pool overlooking the Ortler massif makes this a real wellness destination.
Where You'll Stay
17 room types available
Comfort Double Room Allegra
From EUR161 / nightWhite and elegant grey with stylish furnishings and classy oak wood. Bay window seating area. Views to the historic village square. Spacious modern bathroom.
Comfort Double Room Fürstenburg
From EUR168 / nightThe expanded version of the Pila double room. Romantic round balcony with views of the Ortler Group, Fürstenburg Castle, and Marienberg Abbey.
Comfort Double Room Ortler
From EUR175 / nightAlpine design with Scandinavian flair. Muted green, earthy brown, and a vintage armchair for a pop of colour. Open but cosy layout with mountain views.
Cuddle Suite Vivana
From EUR193 / nightTwo-person suite in elegant elm wood with sensuous purple and earthy brown tones. Large bed, inviting sofa, and freestanding bathtub.
Design Suite Marun
From EUR196 / nightContemporary art of living with high-quality equipment and stylish accessories. South-facing balcony and an ample bathtub. Far from the typical hotel room feel.
Double Room Augusta
From EUR156 / nightSimple white and elegant grey with cosy furnishings and oak wood. Comfortable armchairs, village square views, and a spacious modern bathroom.
Double Room Pila Mini
From EUR150 / nightModern and simply furnished with wooden floors and a handmade wardrobe. Windows face the village street. No balcony. The most affordable room in the hotel — full access to all spa and wellness facilities.
Double Room Pila with Balcony
From EUR161 / nightSimple and stylish. Linear wood combined with exquisite fabrics. Design highlight is the extravagant hand-finished wardrobe. Balcony with views to the village.
Exclusive Suite Fontauna
From EUR185 / nightIn the Mansion zum Löwen building, 20 metres from main hotel. Centuries-old rooms with hand-picked materials including granite from Martell Valley in the modern bathroom. Views toward the historic Burgeis village square.
Feel-Well Suite Castellin
From EUR185 / nightA former barn transformed into an elegant suite. Larch wood, Sarner porphyry flooring and large glass fronts create a timelessly beautiful atmosphere. The extra-large bathroom is the highlight.
Junior Suite Pluna
From EUR185 / nightUnderstated atmosphere in simple colours and smoked wood. Features a standout canopy bed with mountain views, homely colour schemes, cozy blankets, and comfortable armchairs.
Loft Suite Valetta
From EUR218 / nightA room above the rooftops of Burgeis with simple white and noble walnut finishes. The large window facade in front of a freestanding bathtub reveals panoramic views of the Venosta Valley. Sloped ceilings, exposed beams, private balcony.
55 sqm
Panoramic Suite Arunda
From EUR203 / nightOak and natural colours with a full panoramic view of the South Tyrolean mountain world. Grounding materials — designed to slow the mind down.
Pfistersuite
From EUR183 / nightThe oldest parlour in the Mansion zum Löwen. Sleep beneath an 800-year-old wood panel ceiling. Lancet windows, thick stone walls, a modern stylish bathtub, and a private steam bath.
Romantic Suite Alpja
From EUR224 / nightTop floor suite with generous room height and stark linear wooden roof design. Three steps lead up to an elevated level where a double bathtub offers relaxation. Glazed triangle window floods the room with light.
Spa Suite Vitea
From EUR231 / nightMade for design lovers and architecture enthusiasts. The suite has a spacious whirlpool on the window front, a private sauna, and a luxurious bathroom with noble materials. South-facing terrace with mountain views across upper Val Venosta.
Suite Clavà
From EUR180 / nightThe bedchamber is an 800-year-old gothic room; the bathroom was carved from an old smoke kitchen. Sleeps up to three people. Historic and utterly one of a kind.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes and e-bikes available for exploring the Venosta Valley. E-bikes also featured in hotel hopping package with Hotel Muchele in Merano.
The ancient Roman road Via Claudia Augusta runs right through the village. Summer trekking includes routes around the Ortler mountains and up to Piz Lad for panoramic views toward Switzerland. The hotel offers 2x weekly guided mountain walks with a local guide (per guest reviews).
12th-century Benedictine monastery overlooking the village at 1,350 metres. Visible from the hotel terrace. One of the most significant Romanesque monasteries in the Alps.
The sunny Watles ski area is a 10-minute drive with 18 km of slopes. The wider Ski Arena Venosta Valley includes 5 ski areas, 36 lifts, and 150 km of slopes. Ski equipment rental available at the hotel.
The hotel is a member of VINUM Hotels South Tyrol, a collective of wine-loving hosts. Curated wine list with local Venosta Valley and South Tyrolean producers. The hotel shop and deli sell house products including house-cured speck and local specialties.
Dedicated yoga and meditation studio within the Aura Mea spa. Regular yoga retreats hosted at the hotel, including the 'Back to Base' retreat (May 2026) with twice-daily sessions, sunrise hiking with meditation, and mindful nature walks.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Colourful outdoor terrace with views over the rooftops of Burgusio to the Ortler Group. Used for breakfast, lunch, aperitifs, and dinner in summer.
Free on-site private parking available without reservation.
Pets welcome (charges may apply). Not permitted in the restaurant or wellness area.
Hotel welcomes guests aged 14 and older only. No children under 14 permitted.
Heated to 30°C with panoramic views of the Alpine peaks including the Ortler massif. Added in 2022.
Indoor pool within the Aura Mea spa complex.
On-site minimarket and deli selling house products: cured speck from the hotel's own pigs, house wines, local specialties, schnapps, and patisserie items.
Included with all stays. Allows free travel on all public transport in South Tyrol throughout the stay.
Airport shuttle available at additional charge.
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