"All around the world,
unique in the world."
Established over half a century ago, the Relais & Châteaux association brings together some of the world’s finest hotels and restaurants with a very high standard of quality and with the aim of offering their guests a truly unforgettable stay in a unique setting.
From the vineyards in the Napa Valley to the beaches of Bali, from fields of lavender in Provence to the natural reserves of South Africa, Relais & Châteaux members are unforgettable stops on some of the most fascinating routes to the discovery of the world’s most beautiful regions.
Tradition
Hospitality is a family tradition at the Gardena Grödnerhof
The history of the Gardena began in 1923, when Antonio and Anna Demetz, the grandparents of the present owner Hugo Bernardi, bought a private home and converted it into a hotel. Constant expansions and improvements made the Gardena one of the valley's leading establishments. In 1988, under the guidance of Annamaria Demetz Bernardi, the Gardena Hotel received a four-star rating. In 2000 her son Hugo and his wife Cinzia became the new hotel owners. In the spring of 2001, the existing building was demolished and completely rebuilt in a record time of nine months.
In December 2003 the Gardena became the first five-star hotel in Ortisei and in the Autumn of 2004 it became a member of Relais & Châteaux, the prestigious international association of over 580 charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in more than 60 countries.
HISTORY & TRADITION
Times change and another chapter is added to the history book
Innovation is matched by changes and memories bring the past back to life. During its 100-year history, the Gardena has always focused on the importance of the traditional values of hospitality, while constantly keeping pace with the times: from the pioneering insight of its founder to the thorough reconstruction in 2001, our main objective has been and continues to be the well-being of our guests. Real tradition continues despite changing times and there's no better proof than the Gardena.
