Folgaria, Italy
Opened
2010
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Blu HotelsMinimalist timber lodge
Clean timber lines replace heavy alpine ornament throughout, shaping an adults-only space focused on saunas and quiet mountain air.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The architectural idiom of the Blu Hotel Natura is unquestionably the classic Alpine lodge, but this is a thorougly contemporary interpretation.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Folgaria's village centre is a short stroll away, and winter shuttles connect directly to the surrounding ski slopes.
The rooms
Guest rooms keep timber accents spare and layouts uncluttered, and select suites include private dry saunas.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated indoor and outdoor pools look toward the alpine greenery, with hydromassage jets built into the indoor basin.
The saunas
Glass walls in the outdoor sauna face snow-covered pines, and heated whirlpools sit on the wooden mountain sun deck.
The relaxation lounge
Hanging wicker egg chairs furnish a quiet rest area served by a dedicated herbal tea corner.
Hotel Restaurant
Picture windows overlook the garden terrace, where dinner service centres on hearty regional Trentino dishes.
At the table
The lounge bar serves light lunches on the terrace, shifting to evening drinks and snacks under warm lamplight.
How it began
The Toller family built the property using sustainable bio-architecture, structuring the common areas around the four classical elements.
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Our shorthand
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.