Val Gardena, ItalySanta Cristina Valgardena
Almhotel Col Raiser
High-altitude Alpine lodge
Santa Cristina Valgardena Val Gardena, Italy
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Local DesignOutside the door
High-altitude Alpine lodge
This family-run mountain lodge sits at 2,106 meters, reached only by cable car and bordered directly by ski slopes.
What it’s good at
Notable
An outdoor panoramic whirlpool facing the Sassolungo peaks, with snow-plunge sauna access.
Notable
South Tyrolean mountain hospitality with family-made dumplings and crafuncins at high altitude.
Listed
Traditional pine-clad Alpine interiors with private balconies looking over the Col Raiser plateau.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Almhotel Col Raiser is a South Tyrolean classic, a traditional Alpine hotel that’s been continually refreshed but never departed from its classic look — if you love knotty pine, you’ll be in heaven here.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Col Raiser plateau sits between Seceda and Sassolungo, with ski runs and walking trails starting right outside.
The rooms
Knotty pine lines the walls, and suites open onto walk-out balconies looking directly toward the Sassolungo peaks.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The relaxation room
Padded wooden loungers rest beneath exposed timber beams, looking out at snowy slopes through floor-to-ceiling glass.
At the table
Chef Rita Schenk serves multi-course dinners and housemade cakes in pine-paneled Stuben warmed by a ceramic stove.
Val Gardena
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.