Oltretorrente Val Gardena, Italy
Renovated
2001
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
Dolomite alpine hideaway
South Tyrolean hospitality sets an easygoing pace, where guests gather around hearth fires after days traversing the Pale Mountains.
“With a blend of traditional and modern styles, the Italian ski hotel features a neutral color palette of white, gray and tan, and interiors of blond wood…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated ski shuttles, attentive welcome cocktails, and bespoke mountain excursions accompany spacious balcony suites with valley views.
Remarkable
Three spa floors feature an indoor fireplace pool, mountain-view outdoor whirlpool, dry cryotherapy, and dedicated ladies saunas.
Notable
Run by the same family since 1923, offering multi-generational South Tyrolean hospitality and traditional fireside gatherings.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Constructed in 1923, it’s about as ornate as these things can be; a 21st-century restoration left its majestic silhouette intact…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in central Ortisei, the hotel is just two hundred meters from the Alpe di Siusi cable car and mountain trails.
The rooms
Interiors pair knotty pine and local black stone, while private balconies look out across Ortisei village and the surrounding valley peaks.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Sauna and whirlpool
A Finnish sauna looks out over the village through picture windows, beside an outdoor whirlpool facing the Dolomites.
The spa
Ayurvedic rituals and body treatments take place in wood-paneled rooms, leading to lounges with curved wooden recliners.
The gym
Cardio machines in the gym look out across the valley, and an outdoor pergola terrace accommodates mat workouts.
At the table
Michelin-starred Anna Stuben serves regional tasting menus in a carved wooden stube, and the fireside lounge mixes evening cocktails.
Family-run Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa couldn’t be better located for the Ortisei Alpe di Siusi cable car and the child-friendly slope, nor better designed...
How it began
In 1923, Anna and Anton Demetz converted their private village residence into a rustic haven for early mountaineers and skiers.
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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.