In these parts, it’s tough to find a hotel that isn’t totally suited to skiing—but Hotel Tofana feels especially optimized for winter sports. It’s located a short drive up from the village proper, yet offers unbeatable mid-mountain access to the slopes, as well as sweeping views of the Ampezzo mountains, which frame Cortina and its iconic stone belltower like a postcard. The spa is perfect for recovering after a day on the slopes, with two panoramic relaxation rooms (one with infrared beds), two saunas, and a steam bath. The hotel’s unique “three-quarter board” pricing includes breakfast, an afternoon snack buffet, and four-course dinner, ensuring you’ll never go hungry. Rooms and suites skew modern, with crisp linens, cozy faux fur throws, and spacious seating areas. Best of all, each room comes with its own private balcony for taking in the views—and many rooms face this part of the Dolomites’ most iconic mountain formation, the Cinque Torri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ancora Cortina
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Photo: Courtesy of Ancora Cortina
If you want to be right in the heart of the action, check out Ancora Cortina, situated on Corso Italia, the town’s main pedestrian thoroughfare. The complete reimagination of this 16th-century palazzo, which has operated as a hotel since 1826, comes courtesy of its new owner Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and chairman of OTB Group (the fashion conglomerate whose brands include Marni, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Viktor & Rolf and Amiri). To usher in the Ancora’s glamorous new chapter, Rosso enlisted the help of two hospitality industry veterans: Aldo Melpignano, the hotelier behind dreamy Borgo Egnazia in Puglia; and longtime Soho House design director Vicky Charles, in her first hotel project since hanging her shingle has an independent designer. The results? A breathtaking hotel that feels equal parts restoration and new vision. Original details like marble columns, millwork, and gilding have been restored to their full glory, setting the stage for more modern touches like custom silk-velvet furniture pieces. A spa area complete with a gym and Finnish sauna rounds out the hotel’s wellness connotation. The most charming detail? On the sides of the bathtubs, you’ll find tiles marked with, “ENJOY! XXX,” Rosso’s signature email sign-off.
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Photo: Courtesy of The First Cortina