Santa Maddalena Gsies Valley, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
Alpine wellness resort
The resort takes its name from a mountain spring, centering daily life around thermal bathing and quiet valley meadows.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
What began as a humble country inn is now a proper luxury resort, its Alpine-modern structures containing some 69 rooms and suites.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Marked trails lead straight into the surrounding pine forests, with the quiet peaks of the Riesenferner range rising overhead.
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The rooms
Local timber lines the bedrooms, and wide glass doors open onto balconies facing the surrounding peaks.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An organic swimming pond borders the garden, and a heated infinity pool looks out over the valley from the rooftop.
The saunas and gym
Larch saunas look toward the peaks through glass roofs, and the fitness center sits beneath wide skylights.
At the table
The dining room looks across the pond through tall windows, and the timber-paneled lounge pours from illuminated rum cabinets.
How it began
The Steinmair family opened a seven-room inn here in 1950, introducing the valley's very first central heating.
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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.