Eriro Hotel Review | Hotels Above Par
"Tucked high at 1,550 metres above sea level and reachable only by cable car from Ehrwald, this secluded chalet-style retreat is a serene, design-forward homage to the Tyrolean landscape conceived by three local couples. I found the stripped-back interiors—massive slabs of wood, a muted grey-and-brown palette, subtle signage and 90% of the building constructed from wood—powerfully calming; table ornaments made from driftwood, huge freestanding bathtubs carved from tree trunks and lamps fashioned from nearby river stones reinforce the local-materials narrative. There are just nine light-filled suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace or balcony ideal for stargazing, and the hotel encourages deliberate disconnection with no TVs in bedrooms, WiFi only on request, charging ports set away from beds and even a “cell phone coffin” (which I wasn’t quite brave enough to try). Days are shaped around personalised itineraries—guided e-bike tours, hikes to nearby lakes, foraging and, in winter, skiing—while the standout spa, which I took advantage of late into the night, is open round the clock and features hammock slings spun from sheep’s wool, three plunge pools at different temperatures, Finnish and spruce-needle saunas and a relaxation room clad in tufts of hay with infrared therapy armchairs. Food is hyper-seasonal and zero-waste: there are no menus, chefs prepare daily-changing three-course dinners tailored to diets, and nearly every ingredient comes from nearby farms and foragers (the only concession is coffee); highlights included an apple strudel served with pumpkin ice cream and ground tea powder instead of vanilla and cinnamon, kombuchas brewed from mountain berries, and generous breakfasts of cheeses, cured meats and freshly-strained yoghurt with quince and apricot juices. The overall vibe is an intimate, ‘if-you-know-you-know’ refuge where understated luxury is expressed through local craft, restorative wellness and the freedom to move at your own pace."
