Bormio, ItalyBagni di Bormio
QC Terme Bagni di Bormio Bagni Nuovi
Alpine thermal palace
Bagni di Bormio Bormio, Italy
Renovated
2003
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
QC TermeAlpine thermal palace
Guests roam in bathrobes between nineteenth-century neoclassical salons and terraced outdoor thermal pools looking over the valley.
“Bormio is home to nine natural thermal springs that feed into three wellness spas: Bormio Terme Spa, QC Terme Bagni Vecchi, and QC Terme Bagni Nuovi.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1836 neoclassical thermal palace preserving King Vittorio Emanuele's original marble bathtub.
Remarkable
Over forty thermal practices across park gardens, subterranean caves, and mineral pools.
Listed
Guest rooms include whirlpool bathtubs fed directly by Bormio's natural thermal springs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Historical elements meet contemporary design with that thoroughly Italian effortlessness. Space is plentiful, as it should be, and there’s more than a touch of luxury:
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Stelvio National Park surrounds the estate, and a hotel shuttle connects directly to Bormio's ski lifts.
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The rooms
Many bathrooms are clad in white marble, with whirlpool tubs fed directly by the valley's thermal springs.
The outdoor pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Seven outdoor thermal pools dot the park lawns, including the Vasche di Saturno with underwater acoustic music.
The baths
Subterranean thermal caves and sensory waterfalls give way to a glass veranda with suspended wicker chairs.
Restaurant
Ristorante Salone dei Balli
The former ballroom sits under frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers, serving regional Valtellina dinners and daily lunch buffets.
How it began
The grand hotel opened in 1836 along the Stelvio Pass road, then stood abandoned for decades until its 2003 restoration.
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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.