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Palace Merano

Merano, Sud Tyrol, Italy

ClinicMinimum stay · 5 nights

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Palace Merano

Overview

Palace Merano was the first medical spa in Italy. It opened in 1906 and occupies a striking Art Nouveau building in the heart of Merano, South Tyrol. Henri Chenot developed his famous detox protocols here over two decades before moving on to build his own facilities in Switzerland. Today, Palace Merano follows its own Revital® Method under the scientific direction of Dr. Massimiliano Mayrhofer. The approach combines functional medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and bioenergetics.

The 6,000 sqm Revital Center houses a biological analysis laboratory, scanning equipment, and eight specialized treatment departments. Blood work results typically come back the same day. A daily schedule on the Detox program includes hydro-aromatherapy baths, phyto-mud body wraps, and deep-tissue energy massages. Additional therapies like IV vitamin drips, ozone therapy, and acupuncture are prescribed based on individual lab results.

The property has 99 rooms across the main palace building and a castle wing. Expect a medical stay with structured daily schedules and proper clinical oversight. This is a results-driven destination, not a pampering spa holiday. Palace Merano was recognized by Condé Nast Traveller and The Luxury Spa Edit in both 2025 and 2026.

What is the Revital® Method at Palace Merano?

The Revital® Method evolved from the detox protocols that Henri Chenot developed at Palace Merano over more than twenty years. After Chenot moved on to establish his own clinics, Palace Merano continued refining the approach. Dr. Massimiliano Mayrhofer now leads the scientific direction.

The method draws on three medical traditions. Functional medicine provides the diagnostic foundation through blood panels, bio-impedance analysis, and biological marker screening. Traditional Chinese Medicine informs the bioenergetic treatments, including acupuncture and energy-based bodywork. Western medicine covers targeted interventions such as IV vitamin therapy and ozone therapy.

Each stay begins with a medical consultation and laboratory analysis. Results shape a personalized treatment schedule that typically includes 4 to 6 treatments per day. Core therapies include hydro-aromatherapy (jet-massage baths with essential oils), phyto-mud body wraps made with microalgae and white clay, and deep-tissue energy massages rooted in TCM principles.

What do you eat during your stay at Palace Merano?

All meals follow the Revital nutrition protocol, adapted to each guest's program. For Detox & Longevity, the diet is low-calorie, plant-based, and designed to support toxin elimination. Portions are intentionally small. The Sport-focused programs receive larger, more calorie-dense meals suited to recovery and performance.

Palace Merano offers three nutrition tracks. Palace Detox® Nutrition is a fasting-mimicking approach at roughly 800 to 1,000 calories per day. Palace Biolight® Nutrition provides a lighter, less restrictive alternative. Palace Sport® Nutrition delivers higher protein and energy for athletes and physically active guests.

No alcohol is served anywhere on the property. The Tea Lounge offers herbal infusions and mocktails instead. Despite the dietary restrictions, the kitchen consistently earns praise for making plant-based detox food genuinely satisfying.

What are the facilities like at Palace Merano?

The building dates from 1906 and mixes Art Nouveau architecture with modern medical infrastructure. Recent renovations began in 2020 with the Rooftop Suites, continued in 2023 with the spa, and added the Relax & Balance department in 2024. The Panoramic Suite, designed by Michel Jouannet, opened in 2025.

The 6,000 sqm Revital Center occupies the upper floors. It houses the biological analysis lab, a body scanner, consulting rooms, hydro-colon therapy suites, acupuncture rooms, osteopathy, and the bioenergetic treatment department. The spa level features indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, cold plunges, a hammam, and a beauty department offering regenerative medical aesthetics.

Palace Merano has 99 rooms in total, split between the main building and a castle wing. The grounds include a private park and garden. Fitness facilities feature a gym and a Sport Recovery Lab equipped with advanced rehabilitation technology.

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Revital Spa

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: From €2,450

A gentler alternative to the Detox program for guests who want to restore vitality without strict fasting. The Revital Spa program focuses on reactivating energy through spa therapies, hydrotherapy, and bioenergetic treatments. It shares the same medical framework but with a lighter treatment schedule.

Guests follow the Palace Biolight® Nutrition track, which is less restrictive than the Detox diet. Treatments include hydro-aromatherapy, relaxation massages, and full access to the spa facilities including pools, saunas, and hammam.

Available as a 4-day program (5 nights, from €2,450) or a 6-day program (7 nights, from €3,615). One mandatory medical consultation is charged separately at €132. All meals are included.

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Detox & Longevity

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: From €3,050

Palace Merano's signature program and the most popular choice among guests. The Revital Detox® protocol works through hydro-aromatherapy, phyto-mud wraps, energy massages, and a strict plant-based diet to eliminate toxins and reset metabolic function. Each day follows a structured schedule of 4 to 6 treatments.

The program starts with blood analysis, bio-impedance testing, and a medical consultation. Results shape a personalized treatment plan. Additional options include vitamin IV drips, ozone therapy, and sessions with a personal trainer.

Available as a 4-day program (5 nights, from €3,050) or a 6-day program (7 nights, from €4,550). Mandatory medical consultations are charged separately (€242 for 5 nights, €332 for 7 nights). All meals are included.

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Sport & Remise en Forme

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: From €3,900

Designed for guests who want to restore physical fitness and stamina through medically supervised exercise. The focus is on postural training, functional movement, and gradual reconditioning rather than high-intensity sport. Hydro-mud treatments and energy massages support muscle recovery between sessions.

Nutrition follows the Palace Sport® track with higher calories and protein to fuel physical activity. The Sport Recovery Lab provides advanced rehabilitation equipment for targeted muscle work.

Available as a 4-day program (5 nights, from €3,900) or a 6-day program (7 nights, from €5,450). Mandatory medical consultations are charged separately (€242 for 5 nights, €332 for 7 nights). All meals are included.

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Relax & Balance

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: From €5,200

The newest program at Palace Merano, launched when the Relax & Balance department opened in 2024. This program focuses on emotional wellbeing and stress release through mindfulness, music therapy, flotation sessions, and yoga-based breathwork.

Treatments target deep psychophysical tension. Flotation therapy and yoga massages feature prominently. The dietary approach is more flexible than the Detox track, though meals remain plant-based and nutritionally balanced.

Available as a 6-day program (7 nights, from €5,200). Three mandatory medical consultations are charged separately at €332. All meals are included.

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Sport Performance

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: From €6,150

The most intensive physical program at Palace Merano, aimed at athletes and highly active guests who want to push their limits under medical supervision. Training sessions focus on improving strength, balance, and overall performance with support from the Sport Recovery Lab.

The program builds on the same diagnostic framework as other Revital programs, with blood work and bio-impedance analysis informing a personalized training plan. Nutrition follows the Palace Sport® track. Recovery therapies combine sports massage with hydro-mud treatments.

Available as a 6-day program (7 nights, from €6,150). Three mandatory medical consultations are charged separately at €332. All meals are included.

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Private Wellness Companion

Add-on • Support
Add-on price: shared upon request

Embarking on a wellness journey can feel both deeply personal and, at times, unfamiliar. That's why we offer the reassuring presence of a dedicated Wellness Companion: a warm, experienced Serenity Ways expert who travels alongside you from the very first moment.

As your Private Wellness Companion is not there to direct your program or replace the expertise of the doctors / practitioners caring for you. Our role is simpler, and perhaps more essential: to be by your side. To offer a familiar face in an unfamiliar setting, to help you feel at ease, to bridge communication between you and your care team, and to ensure you always feel supported, heard, and never alone.

Think of us as a trusted friend who happens to know the wellness world intimately. We are there to hold your hand, every step of the way.

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My name is Victoire, and I am the founder of Serenity Ways. I know Palace Merano inside out: what is included and what is not, how are the practitioners, what are the vibes, and most importantly, what is the real health wellness benefit.

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What makes me truly unique is my ability to match people with the best retreats and programs for their needs. And I love changing people's life for the better.

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Languages spoken

English, Italian, German, French

Minimum stay

5 nights

Booking policy

A deposit of 40% of the total amount is required to confirm the booking. The outstanding balance must be paid 10 days before arrival. All extras are settled at the hotel directly or by full credit via the agency.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 21 days before arrival. From 20 days before arrival: 20% penalty. From 14 days before arrival: 50% penalty. From 7 days before arrival: 80% penalty. 1 day before arrival or no-show: 100% penalty. Early departure is charged at 100% of the reserved stay. Date changes are free up to 14 days before arrival. Within 14 days, a 40% penalty applies.

Kids policy

Children are welcome on request and at the hotel's discretion. Parents are responsible for supervising children in the restaurant and pool area. Ball games and noise-generating activities in the park are not allowed. Outdoor activity services can be arranged on request. Extra bed for age 2-12: €145 per night. Age 13+: €165 per night. Children's meals are charged separately.

Pets policy

Small dogs only, at €45 per day. Dogs must be accompanied by the owner or a dog sitter at all times and kept on a leash. Dogs are not allowed in the room unattended, in the restaurant, bar, spa, medical departments, or pool areas. The hotel reserves the right to charge for any damage caused.