Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Hotel de LËN
Reclaimed timber chalet
Reclaimed timber chalet
The name means 'of wood' in Ladin. Reclaimed regional timber, acoustic insulation, and sleep technology guide every corner of the stay.
“The 22 rooms of Cortina d'Ampezzo's Hotel de Len (‘of wood’ in Ladin) feature recycled local timber.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Reclaimed alpine wood etched with traditional family marks reflects regional Ladin roots.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
On Cortina’s high street, De LEN is a contemporary timber hideaway built from reclaimed wood etched with local family marks.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cortina's pedestrian promenade and bell tower sit a short stroll away, set against the towering peaks of the Dolomites.
The rooms
Bedrooms are panelled in fragrant reclaimed pine and fir, and Swiss under-bed panels shield mattresses from electrical noise.
The rooftop spa
Cushioned loungers look across the valley through gabled windows, and an open-air whirlpool sits on the top-floor deck.
At the table
The dining room serves regional mountain dishes in a four-course ritual, and the bar mixes alpine botanical cocktails.
Inside, the 22 pared-back rooms have been lined with reclaimed fir and Swiss pine, both chosen not only for their style but also their natural perfume.
How it began
The hotel replaced the historic Hotel Impero, rebuilding the property with salvaged alpine timber that still carries local family insignia.
“Run by Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, the group behind the beloved Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Hotel de Len is located in the center of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Dolomites’ most famous town.”
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.