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8.4 4 reviews
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Gardena Grödnerhof
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description The Gardena Grödnerhof offers panoramic views of the Dolomites. It offers spacious rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV. An award-winning restaurant and spa are located on site. Gardena’s well-equipped rooms have a minibar and laptop safe. Each room has a private bathroom, as well as bathrobes and slippers for added comfort. It overlooks the garden or the city of Ortisei. The Gardena Grödnerhof’s restaurant serves a menu of regional and traditional Italian dishes. A buffet breakfast is served daily.
8.4 1 review
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Vael
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Located in central Vigo di Fassa, Hotel Vael features a traditional restaurant, and rooms with a mountain-view balcony. It offers free access to the on-site sauna and indoor pool. Rooms are decorated in rustic style and feature wooden furniture. Each comes with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. At breakfast you can enjoy an array of sweet products, including delicious homemade cakes. Local and international cuisine can be sampled at the restaurant, while snacks are available at the bar, open until 23:00. The Catinaccio ski resort is 200 m away from the Vael and Bolzano can be reached by car in around 40 minutes.
8.4
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MARTINELLA HOTEL (SAN SEBASTIANO-FOLGARIA)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Martinella is located in Serrada di Folgaria, a short walk from the ski elevators. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and rooms with satellite TV and private bathroom. The Martinella offers 2 restaurants serving both Trentino and international dishes. There is a bar and a traditional Stube lounge area. Guests can also relax in the hotel’s sauna. The ski elevators connect to the Skitour dei Forti slopes which are based around a series of historical Austrian forts. On site you will find heated ski boot storage.
8.4 1 review
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LE MIRAMONTI
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Le Miramonti Hotel and Wellness is in the center of La Thuile and a 5-minute walk from the ski slopes. It has spa facilities and an indoor pool. Rooms offer a TV and free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms come with parquet or carpeted floors, wooden boiserie walls, and handcrafted furniture. Some rooms have a mountain-view balcony, and some are in the attic with exposed wooden ceilings. Satellite channels are available at an extra cost. There is a sun terrace with mountain views at Le Miramonti Hotel. The restaurant also has great views. The spa features a Turkish bath and a sauna.

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8.4 4 reviews
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Natale
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Set on Cortina d'Ampezzo's main promenade, Hotel Natale is a freestanding building with a fitness centre, just a few meters from the...
8.4 4 reviews
De La poste
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description The 4-star Hotel De La Poste, built in the early 19th century, is located right in the center of the famous Cortina d'Ampezzo ski resort. It features 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi throughout. All rooms at the Hotel De La Poste are classically furnished and have parquet floors. A minibar and an LCD TV with satellite channels are also included. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the surrounding mountains. Both à la carte restaurants serve gluten-free dishes as well as dishes from the Veneto region, international cuisine and delicious local wines.
8.4 6 reviews
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MENARDI
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Menardi is 500 m away from the Freccia nel Cielo Ski Elevators, just north of Cortina D’Ampezzo. It is a family-run hotel with large, comfortable rooms and a fine restaurant. The Menardi is set in a peaceful location on the Dolomiti Bike cycle path, a short walk from the center of Cortina. The same path connects you to the cross-country ski runs and a ski bus stops right outside the hotel. The hotel has a beautiful park. It is made up of the original villa and an annex. Most guest rooms have a balcony. Breakfast includes eggs, cold cuts, cereal and cakes.The restaurant serves regional and Italian dishes and a wide selection of Italian and foreign wines. The Menardi Hotel features a wellness center with sauna, hot tub, and Turkish bath.
8.4 2 reviews
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Chateau Des Dames Hotel
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Location: The hotel is located in the city center, 200 meters from the ski lifts, 50 meters from the bus stop and 800 meters from the public swimming pool. Number of rooms: 70 numbers Types of rooms: - 44 Breuil rooms - 14 Sporting rooms - 12 rooms Cheteau des Dames Description of rooms: - bathroom - phone - television - balcony Hotel infrastructure: - hall - conference room Types of food: - breakfast - buffet - dinner - à la carte choice in the hotel’s restaurant Breuil Service: - elevator - parking - ski storage room Restaurants, bars: - breakfast room - a restaurant - bar .
8.4 16 reviews
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CARLO MAGNO
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description One of our top picks in Madonna di Campiglio.Hotel Carlo Magno offers free access to its large spa with indoor pool. Located just 200 m from the Grostè cable car and next to the ski slopes, it provides a free shuttle to Madonna di Campiglio village's center. Rooms at Carlo Magno are spacious and feature satellite TV and a mini-bar. Some have balconies with a view of the Dolomites. Children are well catered for with a playroom, kids club, and separate pool with water slide. Adults can enjoy the wellness center, which includes a sauna, Turkish bath, and hot tub, along with a Kneipp path and a variety of massages and treatments. The Carlo Magno Hotel includes ski and bike rental, and even an astronomical observatory.
8.4
BAIT PANORAMA APARTMENTS
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Set 701 m from the Mottolino ski area in Livigno, Bait Panorama offers apartments and studios facing the Alps and the town. Featuring free parking and ski storage, it has a sun terrace with deckchairs. Bait Panorama’s apartments are set either on the ground or 1st floor while studios are in the attic. They have rustic mountain-style décor with a flat-screen TV, colorful sofa and a kitchenette. The bathroom is fitted with a shower or a bathtub. Wi-Fi connection is available throughout. Some apartments have direct access to the common terrace.
8.4 37 reviews
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Etoile De Neige
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Located in Valtournenche, Hotel Etoile De Neige is just 348 m from the ski bus and cable car. It offers a cozy reading room and a sauna with small gym. Rooms at Etoile De Neige have carpeted or hardwood floors. They also have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and some have a balcony. In warm weather, guests will enjoy relaxing out on the terrace with lounge chairs. In winter, the hotel is ideally located for taking the ski bus to the Valtournenche slopes or the cable car to the ski areas of Cervinia and Zermatt. Other highlights of the Etoile De Neige Hotel include a ski storage area, TV lounge with bar, and a restaurant with both fixed-price and menu options.
8.4 13 reviews
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Serenella
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Location: The hotel is located in Breul-Cervinia, close to the ski lifts. Types of rooms: -Double Room Description of rooms: - shower / bath, -restroom, -satellite TV Infrastructure: -bar, -a restaurant Entertainment and sports: -skiing .
8.4 3 reviews
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CHALET CAMPIGLIO IMPERIALE GARNI HOTEL (SANT ANTONIO DI MAVIGNOLA)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Just 2.5 mi from Madonna di Campiglio, the Chalet offers elegant rooms with LCD TV and mini-bar. The property offers free parking, and is complete with a wellness center and ski deposit. All rooms feature soft carpeted floors, a private bathroom with shower, and soundproofing. A varied buffet is served daily in the breakfast room. Chalet Campiglio Imperiale also features a common lounge with PS2, and a bar with fireplace. The ski deposit features a boot warmer. The property is in Sant'Antonio di Mavignola, 2.5 mi from the Spinale ski slopes.
8.2 4 reviews
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Italia
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Set in the heart of Canazei, Hotel Italia has been in the Anesi family for over 50 years. Offering a traditional restaurant and bar, it is 200 m from the Belvedere Sellaronda cable car. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an private bathroom with free toiletries. Homemade cakes, croissants and muesli are served alongside cheese, ham and fruit juices at breakfast. Drinks and snacks are available from the bar, open until midnight. The Italia Hotel's restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and local specialties.
8.2 2 reviews
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Elena
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Centrally located in Saint Vincent, Hotel Elena is near the Casino de la Vallée and offers a free shuttle to the railway station. Hotel Elena is also near the cable way for the thermal baths. The 3-star Elena Hotel offers 24-hour reception and an internet point. There is a large garden, a ski storage, a reading lounge, and a TV room. Guests have free access to the hotel's wellness and fitness center, available from 16:00 until 20:30. It includes Turkish bath, infrared sauna, large external Finnish sauna, and hot tub suitable for 8.
8.2 11 reviews
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X Alp Hotel (ex. VILLA MARGHERITA)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Just 50 m from the Vajolet ski slopes, Villa Margherita is 0.9 mi from Pozza Di Fassa’s center. It provides ski rental and ski passes, along with a wellness area. Rooms at Hotel Villa Margherita offer a characteristic mountain atmosphere, with wood-beamed ceilings and light-wood furniture. All feature a TV and a balcony. The Margherita’s restaurant serves buffets of appetizers and vegetables, plus set menus of Italian cuisine and Tyrolean specialties and wines. Special diet menus are available on request. The wellness area features a sauna and a Turkish bath.
8.2 24 reviews
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Centrale
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Centrale is located in a central shopping area, only 300 m from the main Courmayeur cable car. Located at the foot of Mont Blanc, near some of Courmayeur’s best slopes, Hotel Centrale offers beautiful views. All alpine-style rooms have a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Centrale Hotel also features a fitness center, and guests can relax in the sauna after a day skiing, rafting, or canoeing in the Italian Alps. The hotel's restaurant is open in the summer months and serves a wide range of international food as well as Aosta Valley specialties, accompanied by wines from the well-stocked cellar.
8.2
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Cristallo Club
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Cristallo Club is set in a quiet area, a 5-minute walk from the center of Aprica. Each guest room features a panoramic balcony. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout. At the Cristallo Club Hotel you will find an entertainment hall and a mini club for children. You can enjoy a mix of local and international dishes at the restaurant, which hosts a characteristic dinner each week.
8.2 6 reviews
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HOTEL RESORT VERONZA
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description The Veronza Resort offers many leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool and gym. It is 1.9 mi from Doss Dei Laresi Ski Elevator and provides a free ski bus between December and April. Hotel Resort & Clubresidence Veronza is easy to reach from the A22 motorway. Set just outside Carano, it offers beautiful views of the Dolomites from its rooms. Children have a kids' club and playground. There is a full sports and entertainment program for both adults and children. The wellness center includes a sauna, Turkish bath, and a relaxation area with a selection of herbal teas.
8.2 16 reviews
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VILLA ARGENTINA
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Offering cozy rooms with panoramic views of the surrounding Dolomite Mountains, the 3-star Hotel Villa Argentina is set in picturesque Pocol, just 2.8 mi from the town of Cortina D'Ampezzo. The hotel is on the Tofana-Lagazuoi 5 Torri ski slopes and has a ski school nearby. It features a vast assortment of ski rental equipment including sleds and toboggans. A free shuttle to Cortina D'Ampezzo and surrounding areas is available upon reservation. Most rooms at the Argentina offer a large balcony where guests can enjoy panoramic views.
8.2 52 reviews
APARTHOTEL PRINCESS
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description One of our top picks in Canazei.Nestled in the Fassa Dolomites in Penia, Garnì Princess features a restaurant and free spa center with indoor pool, 3.2 km from Canazei. All elegant studios include a kitchenette and a balcony or small garden. Private parking is free on site. Studios at the Princess feature satellite TV and a modern bathroom. Some studios face south and offer mountain views. A free baby kit is available upon request, with a highchair, bottle heater and baby bathtub. The restaurant and pizzeria are open for both lunch and dinner, serving regional cuisine and classic Italian dishes.
8.2 4 reviews
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Garni’ Eden
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Located 12.9 km from Pordoi Pass, Garni Eden offers 2-star accommodations in Canazei and has ski-to-door access. This 2-star hotel offers ski storage space, a tour desk and free WiFi. All rooms come with a TV with satellite channels. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms feature a closet. A continental, buffet or Italian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Guests at Garni Eden will be able to enjoy activities in and around Canazei, like skiing. Canazei Pecol is 92 m from the accommodation.
8.2 8 reviews
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Bucaneve
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Ideally situated in downtown Breuil-Cervinia, Hotel Bucaneve combines first class service and a relaxing atmosphere with typical mountain-style accommodation convenient for a variety of outdoor activities. Newly renovated, Hotel Bucaneve is warm and welcoming, featuring beautiful wooden décor. Staff offer professional and friendly service, ensuring that you’ll feel right at home here. Breuil-Cervinia’s golf course is located close by the hotel and the ski lifts are also just a short walk from here, making the Bucaneve convenient in winter and summer. Inside the Bucaneve you will find a cafe and a piano bar where you can enjoy evening aperitifs or after-dinner cocktails.
8.2 5 reviews
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DES ALPES HOTEL (SELVA GARDENA)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Surrounded by the mountains and set in its garden, Hotel Des Alpes features free Wi-Fi throughout and a traditional restaurant. It offers free private parking, and rooms with an private bathroom. Each room has wooden furnishings and is elegantly decorated. All are provided with a flat-screen TV and a work desk. Some also have a private balcony. At the Des Alpes hotel you can start the day with a continental-style breakfast, including both sweet and savory products. The restaurant serves traditional regional cuisine. You can sit and unwind in the garden, where you will find plenty of sun loungers and parasols. Bolzano is a 50-minute drive from the property.
8.2 5 reviews
Chalet Edelweiss
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description One of our best sellers in Sestriere! A 5-minute walk from Sestriere's center and 10 from the ski elevator to the Via Lattea slopes, Chalet Edelweiss offers self-catering chalets in a peaceful area surrounded by the Alps. Chalet Edelweiss offers all the comforts you will need for an independent holiday. Enjoy spacious accommodations with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette that includes a dishwasher, a microwave and an electric oven. All apartments are elegantly furnished. Some feature loft areas and others are accessible to the disabled. Recently built, Chalet Edelweiss provides extra services and facilities.
8.2 3 reviews
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Grunwald
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Relais Grünwald is set in the lovely town of Cavalese, 500 m from the Cermis ski elevator. It offers a wellness center with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Parking is free, and most rooms feature a balcony. Run by the Gilmozzi family for over 2 generations, Hotel Grünwald offers Tyrolean style rooms with wooden furniture, carpeted floors, and private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby. The restaurant serves traditional regional specialties. Breakfast is a varied buffet.
8.2 7 reviews
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Garni Majorka
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a children's playground, Albergo Majorka offers accommodation in Canazei. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have views of the mountains or garden. Guests can relax in the shared lounge. Popular activities in the area include cycling and skiing. Albergo Majorka is 3.7 km from the Pordoi mountain pass and 6 km from the Sellaronda ski slopes.
8.2 8 reviews
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GRAND HOTEL COURMAYEUR MONT BLANC
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc offers modern rooms with panoramic mountain views in Courmayeur. It features an indoor pool, a garden, and a wellness center. The soundproofed rooms are furnished in modern Alpine style and come with free WiFi, cable TV, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The Grand Hotel Courmayeur’s restaurant serves traditional Italian and regional cuisine. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily. A sauna and a Turkish bath at the Grand Hotel’s spa invite to relax.
8.2 16 reviews
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AI PINI HOTEL (VIGO)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Ai Pini is just a 2-minute bus ride from the Chiampedi ski slopes, which are accessible by shuttle. The hotel’s restaurant serves classic Italian dishes and South Tyrolean specialties. Rooms are simply furnished and come with a flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Each has a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Ai Pini Hotel has a TV lounge and a games room. In addition, guests can relax on the sunny terrace with a beautiful view. Guests at the Ai Pini Hotel can use the sauna for free.
8.2 8 reviews
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SOREGHES GRAN CHALET HOTEL & CLUB (CAMPITELLO)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Gran Chalet Soreghes is a Ladin-style hotel just under a quarter of a kilometer from the Col Rodella Cable Car. It provides free parking and rooms with a private bathroom, satellite TV and minibar. All the rooms include a satellite TV, a minibar, and a safe. Their private bathrooms include a hairdryer. Most of them have balconies. Wi-Fi access can also be provided upon request. The Soreghes has a bar and a restaurant serving local, classic Italian and international dishes. A buffet breakfast including salads and sweet products is served every morning. The hotel has a spa center including a hot tub, sauna and steam bath.
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ALPINE SMART RESIDENCE (FOLGARIA)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Alpine Smart Residence offers self-catering accommodations with a balcony or a terrace. Set 0.6 mi from the center of Folgaria, you are close to the most important ski area in southern Trentino. The apartments include a balcony or a terrace, a kitchenette, and a seating area. The rate includes bed and bathroom linen, electricity and heating consumption, and final cleaning. Guests have access to a free sauna, 500 m from the Residence. Alpine Smart Residence is easily reached from the A22 motorway. Occasionally, the hotel may only be bookable for weekly stays, from Saturday to Saturday.
8 4 reviews
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GROHMANN HOTEL & CLUB (CAMPITELLO)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description One of our top picks in Campitello di Fassa.Hotel Grohmann is in Campitello di Fassa, just 200 m from the Col Rodella cable car. It features a wellness center and a characteristic Trentino restaurant. Ski storage space is also available. Each rooms at the Grohmann comes with a TV and a safe, and some of them also include a balcony. All the units have private bathrooms with a hairdryer. The hotel’s restaurant serves also Italian and international cuisine accompanied with regional wines. A buffet breakfast is also served every morning, including salads and sweet products. The wellness center features a fitness center, a hot tub, a Turkish bath and a relax area.
8
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Majoni
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description A 5-minute walk from Cortina d’Ampezzo town center, Hotel Majoni features free ski storage and free on-site parking. The Faloria ski elevator is 701 m away. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and carpeted floors. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy breakfast every morning. The on-site restaurant is also available. The Majoni is within a 20-minute drive of several ski areas.
8 12 reviews
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Punta Maquignaz
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Offering ski-to-door access from the Campetto Cretas slopes, the Punta Maquignaz is an Alpine hotel with a sauna and Turkish bath. Its wood-paneled rooms have satellite TV, and Wi-Fi is free in the lobby. Rooms at Hotel Punta Maquignaz feature views of the Alps. Each comes with carpeted floors and a hairdryer in the private bathroom, while some rooms include a balcony. A sweet and savory breakfast buffet is provided daily. Open in the winter and spring, the restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
8 2 reviews
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Residence Felik
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Overlooking the Monte Rosa Mountain, Residence Felik features Alpine-style apartments with free Wi-Fi access and free parking. Guests have access to the communal garden. With a balcony, studio and apartments all come with a flat-screen TV and a well-equipped kitchenette. Apartments have a seating area with a sofa. Ski elevators, connecting to the Monte Rosa ski area, are a 5-minute walk from the Felik. The A5 Motorway is 22 mi away.
8 7 reviews
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Touring (Поцца)
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Bestseller in Pozza di Fassa! Good option for couples. They estimated the ratio of price and quality for a trip together on 8. Hotel Touring is located in a sunny, quiet area in the Fassa Valley. It offers a free wellness center and free indoor and outdoor parking. The stop of the free shuttle bus to the ski slopes is located nearby. Rooms at the Touring Hotel have a private bathroom with bathrobe and hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV. From the rooms you can admire the view of the surrounding nature.
8 2 reviews
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Montana
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Montana offers free parking, free bike rental and a wellness area with sauna and small gym. It is located 500 m from Pozza di Fassa, 3.7 mi from Moena. The on-site wellness center also includes a steam bath and Kneipp treatment. The property’s restaurant serves local and international cuisine, as well as gluten-free food. Rooms at the Montana are fitted with carpeted floors and feature a TV, private bathroom and views of the mountains. The nearest ski elevator is Area Buffaure, located 0.6 mi away.
8 2 reviews
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Hotel Jumeaux
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Jumeaux is located just 100 meters from the nearest ski slopes and a short walk from a ski rental.
8 5 reviews
Appartamenti Cerninia
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Appartmento Cervinia is a self-catering accommodations located in Breuil Cervinia, 100 m from the ski elevators and a 15-minute drive from Valtournenche. There is a garden, where guests can relax. Free wifi is available throughout the property. The apartment comes with a TV and a seating area. The kitchenette is fully equipped and includes a microwave. Antey Saint Andrè is a 30-minute drive from the Cielo Alto. Montjovet is 22 mi away.
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Courmayeur Hotel
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description One of our top picks in Courmayeur.With an excellent location in the pedestrian area, this family-run hotel is ideal for your stay whatever the season. The main cable car of Courmayeur is 200 m away. Your room at Hotel Courmayeur features an LCD-TV with Sky channels and some have a balcony. At the Courmayeur Hotel you can sample regional and Italian cuisine at the traditional restaurant and relax in the bar and lounge area. During winter season the hotel may only be bookable for long stays or weekly stays.
8 11 reviews
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Grand Hotel Savoia
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Grand Hotel Savoia is in the center of Cortina d’Ampezzo, surrounded by the Dolomites. It offers free internet access and beautiful mountain views. Hotel Savoia is an elegant and fully renovated historic building. There is a large hall, a conference center, and the big wellness center includes an indoor pool. You can relax in the Savoia's winter garden terrace and in the outdoor summer bar. The Grand Hotel offers a piano bar and a restaurant. Rooms and suites include satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access and panoramic views. The hotel is 601 m from the Faloria cable car.
8 5 reviews
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Bologna Hotel
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Set in a quiet spot just near pinewoods, Hotel Bologna features a characteristic restaurant and a free sauna. Located just 1.9 mi from Plan de Corones ski slopes, it offers rooms with a private bathroom. All rooms are decorated in a characteristic mountain style, fitted with carpeted floors and wooden furnishings, and some boasting exposed wood-beamed ceilings. Each comes with an LCD TV and independent heating. Some rooms also have a private balcony. Breakfast is served daily in the restaurant, and it is a varied buffet.


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