Designed in 1890 by the architect Pietro Delugan and listed since 1984, Hotel Villa Westend is a jewel of Art Nouveau architecture on the banks of the River Passer in central Merano. Its ornate flower-adorned façade, original period furnishings, 21 spacious rooms, and peaceful garden have made this family-run property — run by the Pöder family since 1907 — one of South Tyrol’s most cherished historic retreats.