Sesto, ItalyWaldheim
Hotel Monika
Modern alpine lodge
Modern alpine lodge
This is an alpine lodge stripped of rustic kitsch, centered around clean timber lines, fireside lounges, and open mountain views.
What it’s good at
Notable
Timber lattice screens unite Japanese minimalist lines with contemporary Italian craft.
Notable
A cantilevered rooftop infinity skypool and panoramic Finnish sauna with daily infusions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hotel Monika is marked by a distinctive modern-lodge architectural style that’s a perfect complement for the astonishing landscapes of the Dolomites.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The crags of the Tre Cime Nature Park rise directly overhead, with Sesto's quiet village lanes just outside.
The rooms
Bedrooms follow a minimalist alpine palette of pale timber, with mountain-facing rooms looking straight onto the Dolomites.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
An indoor pool sits beneath dark structural pillars, and tiered wooden daybeds look straight out into the forest.
At the table
Spirits & Stories serves cocktails across a low counter, and tables sit beneath fluted paper lanterns.
How it began
The Egarter family has run the property since 1970, eventually tearing down the neighbouring Parkhotel to rebuild from the ground up.
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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.