Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Eight Cortina
Cinematic alpine lodge
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
Eight HotelsCinematic alpine lodge
The lodge swaps rustic chalet conventions for moody film-set glamour, driven by the revival of a storied resort piano bar.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
In-house studio Eight Lab styled the rooms in dark timber and Pendleton-style wool blankets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors have gone in a dark, deliberately cinematic direction: walnut paneling, deep red upholstery, Pendleton-style blankets on the beds and low amber lighting.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Corso Italia runs right outside, and the pedestrian center and ski lifts are an easy stroll away.
The rooms
Wool blankets and rich timber lend mountain warmth to bedrooms arranged for quiet winter rest.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
Hydromassage benches line the heated indoor pool, and canopied daybeds sit beside an herbal tea lounge.
At the table
8 Bistrot serves regional classics like Milanese risotto beneath carved timber ceilings, and morning buffets face snow-covered pines.
How it began
The VIP Club downstairs keeps the original piano layout made famous in the 1983 cult film Vacanze di Natale.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
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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.