Located in a peaceful area of the resort, this traditional hotel will provide a comfortable stay and enjoys a good reputation for food
- Hotel
- Half Board
- 500m to slopes
- 500m to Resort Centre
- Bar & lounge
- Terrace
- Free wi-fi
- Ski bus stop outside
Overview
The hotel has a traditional look, from the bright green shutters to the frescoed walls. The authentic feel continues inside, with pinewood panelling lining the restaurant and lobby bar. Upstairs, the bright and simply furnished bedrooms are a comfy place to end the day – and some even have balconies where you can step outside to take in the mountain views.
As for the food, wake up to the smell of freshly baked croissants each morning, and fuel up for the day with a continental buffet breakfast. If you’re feeling peckish post-piste, you can grab a light bite from the bar. And when dinner time rolls around, sit down for a four-course meal that mixes Mediterranean flavours with mountain dishes – think platters of cured meats and seafood risottos.
Description
Location
5 minutes’ walk to the resort centre
5 minutes’ walk to the nearest lift
Ski bus stop outside
Hotel-run shuttle to the slopes (runs every 15 minutes)
7 minutes’ walk to the spa at Grand Hotel Savoia
Rooms
All rooms are non-smoking and have a satellite TV, free WiFi, telephone, hairdryer and safe.
Twin room – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds or double bed, private bath or shower and WC.
Triple room – sleeps 1-3: Twin beds or double bed, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.
Quad room – sleeps 1-4: Twin beds or double bed, bunk beds when booked for four, private shower or bath and WC.
Please note: Some triple and twin rooms are eaves rooms with lower beams.
Facilities
Restaurant
Á la carte restaurant with outdoor terrace
Bar
Lounge
Free WiFi
Extra charge to use the spa in the nearby Hotel Savoia (must be booked and paid for in resort)
Extra charge for shuttle bus to and from the slopes every 15 minutes
Boot room with lockers
Lift to all floors
Catering
Offered on a half board basis, breakfast will include a selection of hot and cold options including cereals, fruit, yogurts, freshly baked breads and pastries, fresh coffee and tea.
A freshly prepared evening meal is provided with a good selection of local and internationally inspired dishes.
About Cortina
Cortina is one of the top Italian ski destinations and sits in the same exclusivity bracket as Courchevel, St Moritz and Lech/Zurs. This is where affluent Italians head and is the location of many a second home. But why is it so highly regarded? There is some of the most awesome scenery anywhere in the ski world, with great ambience in a classically Italian context, with shops, cafés, restaurants and hotels to rival the very best. Cortina is also a genuinely pretty town, with lots of activities for non-skiers. This is indicated by the fact that two out of every three Italian visitors don't even ski…
On the skiing and boarding side of things, there are superb, well-groomed pistes for beginners and intermediates, but experts will find less to challenge them. The pistes are fairly uncrowded except on holidays and, if being on the snow is your major priority, get up early to dodge the late-starter brigade.
The downside? It's expensive, although not as bad as other 'top' resorts. But perhaps the biggest criticism is the ski domain itself. It's split into three separate areas and accessed by overcrowded buses, while the lift system is old and slow. Snow can be unreliable, so the season is shorter and this reduces off-piste opportunities for better skiers/boarders. Boarders will find a specialist park and half-pipe catering only to them. Some visitors may well dislike the overriding chic of the resort. This is especially noticeable when the fur coat gang take their early evening stroll, serenaded by the glorious symphony of the local bird – 'mobilius phonicus major'. But if you want to see how the richer Italians do 'the Alpine scene', this is the best place to see it. If you want more skiing, you can always take a day trip to the Sella Ronda…
Alpine Charm
Beginner Friendly
Choice of Restaurants
Extensive Shopping
Good Beginners
Good For Non-Skiers
Good For Snowboarding
Great for Mixed Abilities
High Altitude
Mountain Restaurants
Scenic
Snow Park
Child Care
Gym
Hot Tub
Ice Rink
Paragliding
Sauna
Sports Centre
Swimming Pool
Walking Trails
Cross-Country: 48.0
Cross-Country Equipment
Heliskiing
Ski Doos
Sleigh Rides
Location
Hotel Serena Cortina
• Via Faloria, 8, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo BL, Italy
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