The Dolomites, termed by many as the most beautiful mountains on earth, are world-renowned for their jagged and dramatic vertical peaks, jaw-dropping limestone formations, and rugged beauty. The natural splendour of these mountains has earned The Dolomites a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Spanning the provinces of The Trentino and Alto Adige, the area attracts global visitors, who flock here to immerse in sublime natural settings and extensive, well-coordinated ski networks.
Another thing The Dolomites are famous for are the exquisite resorts that dot the region, which range from Alpine chalet-style boutiques to immense, glass-clad five-star resorts. Here are the best cool and unusual hotels in The Dolomites, Italy (in no particular order)…
1. Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus – one of the most unique and Instagrammable hotels in the world!
This hotel is both astonishing and unique. Nestled in a tranquil spot in the heart of the Dolomites, The Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus invites you to be at one with nature, and revel in some of the region’s most breathtaking scenery. It’s also one of the most Instagrammable hotels in the world!
The hotel’s ethos is rooted in a design-led, multifaceted approach that maintains a deep connection to the local community, and the on-site offerings cater to all types of traveller.
The Huburtus has created a divine wellness experience in the form of a 7000 m2 park with five outdoor pools, a relaxation pavilion, a fireplace, serene islands, and many more trendsetting amenities.
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2. Hotel Chalet Al Foss – a fun, stylish and Insta-worthy hotel perfect for partying Millenials and Gen Zs
Nestled amid dazzling natural surroundings, Hotel Chalet Al Foss is the perfect base camp for mountainside adventures. With views that extend endlessly to the rising of The Presanella Glacier, this is an incredible spot to indulge in the majesty of the Italian Alps.
The guestrooms offer spacious balconies and range from unique chalet-style havens to alpine lodges with private Jacuzzis. In the restaurant, an international culinary vision has resulted in copious gourmet dishes and menus which are ready to take you on a gastronomic journey.
In addition, the cellar bar offers a comprehensive selection of wines, French champagne, and crafted cocktails.
- To book, check prices or availability for Hotel Chalet Al Foss
3. Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti – a cool and unusual urban-chic sanctuary perched high above the Alpine town of Pinzolo
Backdropped by the soaring majesty of the Italian Dolomites, Lefay Resort is the perfect sanctuary for wellness-seekers, skiers, and those who want to recline in front of sweeping alpine panoramas.
The architecture and materials were inspired by the natural surroundings, with lots of oak, chestnut, and stone forming the interior.
The forested slopes can be relished through floor-to-ceiling windows in the guestrooms, while the décor complements a vivid palette of pale beiges and whites.
The Dolomia restaurant is where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served. Here, the menu has one foot in the Mediterranean and one in the local area, fusing the best of both worlds.
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4. Apfelhotel Torgglerhof – mixes eco-focused farm life with modern chic for a very unique stay!
This charming farm hotel is set amidst apple orchards, mountains, and meadows, in one of the most diverse valleys in South Tyrol.
Apfelhotel offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, and maintains a core value of genuine sustainability. As a place where hospitality and agriculture go hand in hand, its eco-friendly ethos extends into the food and drinks served on-site, which utilize regionally sourced produce.
The hotel boasts only 40 rooms, which are permeated by an intimate, cocooning ambiance. You can also arrange epic outdoor activities amid the rivers, forests, and mountains, with the help of the expert hotel staff.
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5. Gloriette Guesthouse – a cool, trendy and beautifully unique modern boutique hotel with striking interiors and views
Set in the middle of a huge garden, Gloriette is a place where the nobility used to sip champagne and is now a place where the cool, trendy crowd sip cocktails.
Everything here revolves around fun and enjoyment, as well as a surrender to the graceful charm of South Tyrol. Gloriette’s 25 chic rooms and suites offer a blend of tranquillity and elegance, with each of the four room categories telling a unique story.
The small but lavish Puro Fine Dining Restaurant offers a refined Alpine-Mediterranean menu for lunch and dinner, which you can enjoy before heading to the Lounge Bar for a drink.
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6. Miramonti Boutique Hotel – one of the hottest and most Instagrammable zen-like oases in The Dolomites
Here we have another stunning Alpine hideaway, adorned with 43 designer guestrooms, a wellness area, and elegant spaces for eating and drinking.
Teeming with jaw-dropping views, Miramonti Boutique Hotel is inspired by its proximity to nature, and adds a touch of modernity to its thoughtful interiors.
This beautiful coalescence is encapsulated in the hanging infinity pool, the mountain-backdropped public areas, and the glass-fronted floor-to-ceiling windows.
A welcoming feel is set through vintage club chairs, dozens of candles, and cosy fireplace nooks. For dinnertime, you can take your pick from the cosy wood-panelled ‘Stube’, the upscale ‘Panorama’, and ‘Klassik’, all of which combine traditional Tyrolean cuisine with modern Italian dishes.
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7. Alpina Dolomites – a distinctive, unique and high-design hotel with a striking glass façade and a wellness centre
Located on Europe’s most beautiful and largest high-altitude plateau, Alpina is surrounded by a scintillating natural setting, and its harmonious integration into the landscape is designed according to an eco-friendly concept.
The hotel’s philosophy is based on a close relationship with nature, and it thus offers a wide range of activities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.
The owners believe that old traditions should be rediscovered and conveyed with passion, and the hotel’s spa, wellness, and gastronomic offerings reflect this totally. Alpina is one of South Tyrol’s most favoured accommodations, owing as much to its pristine setting as to its graceful interiors.
The buildings are made from wood, stone, and glass in an aesthetically pleasant mix, and were created to cater to the discerning Alpine traveller.
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8. Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier – an upscale, Instagrammable and ultra-chic paradise which is actually South Tyrol’s biggest wellness centre
Quellenhof Luxury Resort is a harmonious synergy between Mediterranean and Alpine, and between lake and mountain, topped with its very own golf course.
A wide variety of wellness, health, sports, and leisure offerings are guaranteed to fill your Dolomites vacation with the utmost pleasure.
A 25-metre sports pool and an additional swimming pond are a couple of the standout features. The hotel’s rooftop spa is accompanied by an infinity sky pool made of glass, as well as a Finnish panoramic sauna, and a cosy fireplace area.
All of the guestrooms are of supreme quality and have been designed with tasteful colours and plush fabrics to add an air of extravagance.
- To book, check prices or availability for Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
9. Olangerhof Hotel & Spa – a striking and wow-inducing alpine-style building overlooking the Dolomites with rustic-chic interiors
A fun-loving, easy-going spirit has persevered through modern renovations at Olangerhof Hotel, and the property is immersed head-to-toe in nature.
The new building was created with a keen eye on the environment and has since been fitted with solar energy panels and biodegradable products to continue this ethos.
The hotel is never short on views, with magical panoramas expanding across your entire vision, notably around the rooftop crystal pool which is located at 1820 metres above sea level.
At night, you can snuggle up by the warmth of the lounge fireplace, or gaze in wonder at a magical starry sky on the terrace. Whichever area you choose to relax, you can indulge in a delicious evening meal.
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10. Hotel Chalet Mirabell – truly exquisite accommodation in the form of state-of-the-art unique luxurious villas
Step into a world of 5-star luxury at Mirabell, a wellness hotel graced by a homely atmosphere and a personalized service. Here, Alpine luxury is exuded through elegant rooms and suites, blissful moments of pampering, and a delightful gourmet restaurant.
The Hotel Chalet Mirabell also boasts a golf course, which is backdropped by jaw-dropping views of the mountains. As a member of the ‘Belvita Leading Wellness Hotels in South Tyrol’, the ultimate rejuvenation experience is available on-site, with a sauna and a de-chlorinated indoor pool at your disposal.
The hotel’s revolving bar is a melting pot of mountain enthusiasts, who come to share stories of their wonderful days in the Dolomites.
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11. Alpin Garden Luxury Maison – Adults Only – a new, creative, hip and glamorous upscale boutique hotel with award-worthy culinary delights
Here we have a tranquil haven for undisturbed holidays, which offers a blissful wellness area, top-of-the-range culinary delights, and stylish guestrooms.
The elegant façade of stone and glass helps to blend The Alpin Garden Luxury Maison into the spectacular scenery that surrounds it. On-site, you can kickstart your day with a relaxed breakfast in the garden, enjoy gourmet snacks in the afternoon, and spend your evenings treating the palate to a gorgeous feast.
You will find serenity in the hotel’s cosy and quiet zones, most notably the 1000m² Art Spa, which comes with a panoramic outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a salt sauna, and many garden-based facilities.
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12. Josef Mountain Resort – a gorgeous wellness centre boasting fabulous views and a wellness centre perfect for a zen-like break
During a stay at Josef Mountain Resort, you will be embraced by the pure scent of fresh fir needles and the soothing sounds of nature.
The property is set at 1600 metres, directly on the slopes of the Meran 2000 ski area. As you step out the hotel’s front door, you can immediately enjoy a slice of Alpine paradise through both hiking and skiing opportunities.
Alternatively, you can simply gaze over the snow-covered forest from the resort’s hang-out areas. Rustic alpine pastures grace the charming surroundings, which extend as far as the eye can see.
The essence of The Dolomites is embodied in the Josef Forest Spa, which provides a chill-out lounge alongside many state-of-the-art amenities.
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13. LUNARIS Wellnessresort – a heavenly upscale wellness retreat with trendy decor located on a mountainside
This family-run resort puts you right by the cable car and the slopes, and offers one of South Tyrol’s trendiest and most unique hospitality experiences.
On-site at LUNARIS Wellnessresort you can savour gourmet delicacies, where classic dishes are interpreted with high-quality regional products. Lunaris is linked by connected underground to Amonti Resort, and between the two hotels you have a handful of fantastic options for your evening escapades, whether you choose the Amonti Bar or the Sky Bar.
The on-site wellness experience spans more than 6000 m2, while the sky lounge is nestled within the mountains and brings to life Lunaris’s alpine design.
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14. Design Hotel Tyrol – a trendy eco-conscious boutique hotel with combines wellness with stylish design
Design Hotel Tyrol is known for its casual atmosphere and design-led ethos. This Tyrolean boutique is located next to endless meadows and mountains.
From the property’s roof garden you can indulge in sweeping panoramas, or for a moment of relaxation head to the new spa house, which comes equipped with three pools, a whirlpool, a pool bar, garden saunas, and a yoga room.
Wooden floors, balconies, and fresh bathrooms bring a blissful harmony of traditional Alpine chic and modern luxury to the guestrooms, where a tone of industrial functionality is set.
Design Hotel is under a new sustainable mission to support local farmers, whilst expanding the on-site vegetable garden and striving towards carbon neutrality.
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15. Boutique Hotel Kircher – a relaxing zen-like hotel with stylish decor and panoramic mountain views
Bringing authentic hospitality and unbridled joy to your Dolomites vacation, Boutique Hotel Kircher is sure to leave a lasting impression through its special moments of well-being, its culinary highlights, and its surrounding rugged beauty.
Rooted in sustainability, the hotel is making use of local produce in both its construction and its cuisine. The guestrooms are characterized by optimum comfort and modern Alpine charm, and invite you to a blissful night’s sleep amid plush linens.
Boutique Hotel Kircher also boasts an oasis of well-being where you can relax by a shimmering outdoor pool and be greeted by views of majestic peaks.
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16. HOTEL de LEN – a stunning upscale design hotel inspired by nature with gorgeous contemporary interiors and fabulous views
Hotel de Len is designed with a vision to balance the relationship between humans and nature and to maintain a collective responsibility within the local environment in order to bolster the well-being of all.
Carved in wood and true to the territory, the hotel’s aesthetics tell the tale of the land, and hail to the rural culture of South Tyrol.
The 22 guestrooms are also draped in wood and pine, and boast a modern design which harmonizes colours, light, materials, and ergonomics. The restaurant also utilizes locally sourced produce to construct an eclectic menu, complimenting a large selection of crafted cocktails.
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17. Small & Beautiful Hotel Gnaid – an elegant upscale boutique-style alpine hotel located in the Ötztal Alps
Small & Beautiful Hotel Gnaid offers awe-inspiring panoramas from every angle. Overlooking the Burgraviato area with excellent exposure to golden sun rays, this charming boutique hotel invites you to come and bathe in serenity.
A fascinating Alpine-meets-Mediterranean menu offers the ideal solution to satisfy every desire, and this is accompanied by an exquisite wine and cocktails list.
The hotel’s timeless ambiance extends into the guestrooms, which welcomes you with delicate lines that merge with bohemian elements.
The on-site spa area provides the ultimate well-being experience, and is equipped with a panoramic swimming pool, an area of silence, an equipped lawn, and many state-of-the-art facilities.
- To book, check prices or availability for Small & Beautiful Hotel Gnaid
18. Dorfhotel Beludei – a gorgeous boutique hotel set in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena offering sublime contemporary interiors and incredible views
Adding an artisanal stamp to a modern Alpine design, Dorfhotel Beludei is a chalet-style haven where the essence of wood evokes a bucolic charm.
Each room is individually designed and caters to an adventurous crowd through bespoke décor and panoramic mountain views. You can soothe your soul at the on-site spa, where a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, and a heated indoor are infused with local aromas and invite you to surrender to a blissful alpine charm.
In the restaurant, the recipes are typical of Ladin and Italian traditions, enhanced with a touch of creativity and a graceful ambiance.
- To book, check prices or availability for Dorfhotel Beludei
19. Les Dolomites Mountain Lodges – a beautiful and contemporary upscale hotel located on the lower slopes of the Dolomites mountains
Les Dolomites Mountain Lodges will transport you to a place of total freedom, where you can experience true serenity as you amble around the peaceful environs.
This hidden paradise offers 12 brand new apartments which are furnished in a dazzling combo of modernity and tradition, while the in-house lounge area ‘Val Badia’ is ready to set a graceful tone to your stay in The Dolomites.
The wellness area offers an outdoor whirlpool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a relaxation room, inviting you to fully retreat from day-to-day life. Prepare to be taken on a culinary journey at night, as you kickstart your evening with a sumptuous, internationally-inspired dinner.
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20. Tenne Lodges – a trendy and stylish modern chalet-style hotel with a spa, sauna and indoor swimming pool
Tenne Lodges is a place where stunning design meets the comforts of home, and pampering is embodied wholeheartedly. Above all, this graceful boutique is a place to cherish those small moments and make great memories.
Surrounded by the silence of the forest, this 5-star retreat is located right next to the valley station of the Ratschings-Jaufen ski and hiking area.
Tenne Lodges invites you to embrace a sense of deep relaxation, through its cosy communal nooks and stylish infinity pool, as well as its state-of-the-art wellness area. The restaurant offers a rustic twist on Mediterranean influences, topped with a touch of cosmopolitan curiosity.
- To book, check prices or availability for Tenne Lodges The Dolomites
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