Col Alto

Col Alto boasts magnificent views across the Italian Dolomites. Set in the delightful Alpine town of Corvara, the hotel has a reputation for its relaxed and warm South Tyrolean hospitality. Along with a fantastic welcome, the staff are more than happy to share the century-old traditions and customs of the local Ladin culture. Cosy interiors, gourmet cuisine and a fabulous spa and wellness centre, all add to the charm. Families are well-catered for with two children’s playrooms and a mini club.

  Boasting a range of rooms and suites, all are modern, light, and comfortable with a choice of panoramic view, family-style accommodation, or private spa facilities. Amenities include Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, safety deposit box, and ensuite bathroom with hairdryers. Entry level Double Rooms sleep up to two guests, while the Martagon Double Rooms can accommodate up to four. Also sleeping up to four, the Superior Double Rooms boast contemporary Alpine styling, with stylish furniture crafted from local timber.   For a living area and views of Corvara’s most famous mountain, Sassongher, book a Sassongher Suite for up to four guests. While the more spacious Suite Sella Ronda and Suite Marmolada have the benefit of two bathrooms, ideal for families or two couples sharing, and Suite Fanes offers premium mountain views. All sleep up to four guests. For those wanting a private Finnish sauna, the Suite Wellness Deluxe delivers, as well as offering incredible Dolomite views. For added luxury, the Suite Panorama, sleeps up to five and has a fabulous private fireplace and terrace with Jacuzzi overlooking the mountains.   The restaurant prides itself on serving delicious South Tyrolean cuisine, ranging from traditional Alpine recipes to Mediterranean and international dishes, all prepared from locally sourced, high-quality produce. Each week the restaurant serves a four-course Ladin-inspired dinner to introduce guests to the local culinary traditions. Dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free cuisine can all be catered for. The restaurant also has a selection of local, national, and international Italian wines.   During the evenings guests can enjoy a drink at the Iceberg Lounge Bar, with its playful and dynamic energy, or head to the piano bar to enjoy some musical entertainment. There is also a Cigar Lounge for cigar and whiskey lovers.   For relaxation, there is a gym and large pool area for unwinding after a day of activity. This includes an indoor pool, whirlpool tub, and Kneipp course, offering hydrotherapy in the form of hot and cold-water features, to stimulate blood circulation, firm the skin and invigorate the body. There is also a Finnish sauna, sea salt steam room, Turkish bath, herbal bath, ice fountain and tepidarium. Dating back to Roman times, the tepidarium gradually warms the body preparing it for a sauna session. Guests can also book a massage and range of beauty treatments.   For children aged 4 years and above, there is a mini club from 3.30pm to 10.30pm, run by experienced staff to amuse and entertain your little ones. Families are also within easy walking distance of adventure parks, playgrounds, and museums.   Located in the centre of Corvara, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the local shops, bars, and restaurants, yet surrounded by lush forests and idyllic mountain trails. With such a rich and varied landscape, the UNESCO-listed Dolomites offer year-round activities and Col Alto is well-located to make the most of the plentiful outdoor opportunities.   Corvara is in Alta Badia in the South Tyrol region of Italy. The nearest airports are at Innsbruk, which is a 2-hour drive away and Venice, which is around a 2.5-hr drive.