Cortina d'Ampezzo, ItalyZuel di Sopra
Faloria Mountain Spa Resort
Alpine spa lodge
Zuel di Sopra Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
Alpine spa lodge
Life at this mountain lodge revolves around thermal bathing, with two floors dedicated to pools, saunas, and alpine views.
“The Faloria Mountain Spa Resort in Cortina d’Ampezzo is tucked into the quiet, shady side of the valley and thus has incredible snow.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Flaviano Capriotti pairs brushed larch with headboards printed in historic Alpine botanical studies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The construction makes liberal use of the local wood and stone, and though the exterior retains plenty of traditional Alpine charm, the interiors are stylish and contemporary.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
In Zuel di Sopra facing the Olympic ski jump, a short drive from central Cortina.
The rooms
Brushed larch panels line the walls, and wool headboards display printed alpine flora. Wide windows look out toward the Dolomites.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curtained daybeds line the indoor lap pool, and the heated vitality pool extends outside into the garden.
The spa and gym
A Finnish sauna has tiered timber benches and a round window, beside an upper-level Technogym studio.
Faloria Restaurant
Tables sit beneath restored coffered larch ceilings in the glazed pavilion, looking toward Mount Croda da Lago.
At the table
Morning buffets overlook snowy pines, and the lounge bar pours evening aperitivi across fluted timber counters.
How it began
Five-time Le Mans winner Emanuele Pirro owns the property, which first opened around Cortina's 1956 Winter Olympics.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
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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.