Cristallo

The only 5-star luxury property in Cortina, the Cristallo has been the see-and-be-seen hot spot for generations of wealthy Italians.

• Rooms and suites with valley d’Ampezzo views
• The Transvital Swiss Beauty Center
• The hotel’s Il Gazebo restaurant

Those who cannot live without such amenities as a large indoor pool, spa treatments and twenty-four-hour room service should book at the recently restored Cristallo, Cortina’s only true five-star property, which has splendid views of the mountains. With their hand-painted ceilings and tasteful décor, the seventy-three rooms exude an elegance reminiscent of the early 1900s when the hotel opened. Modern updates include large marble bathrooms, high-speed Internet connection and in-room Jacuzzi whirlpools. At the end of an active day, guests love going to the state-of-the-art Transvital beauty center. (Be aware that since the Cristallo is a short distance away, it’s advisable to have a car when staying here; otherwise you need to wait for the shuttle to the slopes and town.)

Those who prefer a grand hotel will not be happy in the area’s smaller boutique properties and therefore should stay at the Cristallo, the grandest property with the most complete center for wellness, beauty and relaxation.