Best hotels in The Dolomites

The Pizzinini family have been welcoming guests to the little village of San Cassiano since 1939. Tucked into a quiet Ladino-speaking pocket of the Italian Dolomites, the hotel spent decades earning a devoted following under the Rosa Alpina name before a top-to-bottom Aman renovation by architect Jean-Michel Gathy. And whilst the bones might be sparkly and new, the warmth remains: Hugo and Ursula Pizzinini still greet guests in the lobby, the resident pianist still plays nightly, and the mountains still turn pink at sunset. In winter, you're 11 minutes from some of the finest skiing in Europe and in summer, the hiking is endless. Oh, and the spa is exceptional, year-round!

Corvara is the epicentre of Dolomite tourism. In 1938, Italy's first ski lift was built here, the very same year that the Pezzei family opened their doors. Nearly nine decades on and not much has changed in terms of hospitality and heart. The hotel is right in the centre of the village, a short stroll from the gondolas that connect to the legendary Sellaronda circuit and over 1,200 kilometres of slopes. And it's not just about snow either: in summer, swap your skis for hiking boots or a road bike and tackle the same jaw-dropping passes. The Ladin culture in this corner of South Tyrol is also fascinating — three languages, a fiercely proud identity and food that borrows from neighbouring Austria and the Italian classics.

Some hotels win you over with design, others with location - and this one does it with dinner. Tucked into the hillside near the village of San Cassiano in South Tyrol's Alta Badia valley, Ciasa Salares has been in the Wieser family since the 1960s, and their obsession with food has turned a traditional alpine lodge into a genuine gastronomic destination. A wine cellar with 24,000 bottles, dedicated cheese and chocolate rooms, and four distinct restaurants sit alongside wood-panelled cosiness and honest Ladin hospitality. Beyond the table, the UNESCO-listed Dolomites are right there (the Armentarola ski lift is practically on the doorstep), and summer opens up some of Italy's finest hiking.

Perched on the breathtaking Alpe di Siusi – one of Europe's most dramatic high-altitude plateaus – this architectural gem delivers mountain luxury with impeccable credentials. The elegant structure seems almost to emerge organically from its UNESCO-protected surroundings, with floor-to-ceiling windows that brilliantly frame the jaw-dropping Dolomite peaks at every turn. Recently awarded a prestigious One MICHELIN Key, the property blends South Tyrolean warmth with the exacting service and wellness philosophy that defines the brand. Here, tradition meets contemporary flair in a setting that will have you constantly reaching for your camera – or simply standing in slack-jawed wonder as the light transforms the iconic limestone cliffs throughout the day.

Step through the gates of this impressive 16th-century Renaissance castle and you'll find yourself transported to a world where history and luxury dance in perfect harmony. As the first five-star hotel in the heart of Bolzano, this meticulously restored architectural gem offers a truly authentic experience. Stone by stone, the castle has been revived to showcase its original character while providing all the indulgences modern travellers crave.

The hideaway in the Dolomites at an altitude of 1770 m. A unique building, one of its kind, in a breathtaking location. Enjoy the beauty of nature and the blessing of silence, as well as a high-level quality of life, to rediscover the true values of existence. Forestis regards itself as a place of retreat surrounded by nature, where time can once again be sensed and filled with emotional value through physical and mental mindfulness towards oneself.

The Suites at Forestis are surrounded by dense treetops. Nothing obstructs the view down into the valley, over wooded mountain landscapes or the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.