Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto, Italy
A Zuretti Design restoration on Corso Italia, where exposed wooden beams and Dolomite-toned marble frame views of Faloria and Cristallo from the heart of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Wood takes centre stage here. Nice-based Zuretti Design restored 70 rooms while preserving the original exposed beams throughout. Fabrics and marble echo the tones of the Dolomites, greys and warm ambers that feel pulled from the rock face of Cristallo itself. Upper-floor rooms in the torretta look out across Faloria's ridgeline. Below, Corso Italia stretches through town, Cortina's elegant promenade just steps from the front door.
Grand Hotel Ampezzo belongs to a tradition of mountain hospitality rooted in slowness. The hotel's own phrase captures it well: slow conversations, unhurried reading, a glance out of the windows at the mountain silhouettes. The DHOM Collection's Signature Experiences extend that spirit beyond the lobby, pairing adventure with refinement across the surrounding peaks and valleys.
The DHOM Collection Signature Experiences run through the summer season. A half-day at Brite de Larieto, ten minutes by car, puts you inside a working alpine dairy. You watch butter and ricotta made by hand, then sit for a mountain brunch. A private culinary lunch in a traditional Ampezzo tabia near Col di Lana follows the road past Andraz Castle and Passo Falzarego. Hot air balloon flights depart from the Dobbiaco area, forty minutes away. The flight path depends on the wind, making every journey naturally different. Tandem paragliding launches from Kronplatz, suitable for beginners. The Faloria cable car sits within walking distance for independent hikers.
Explore additional experiences in the surrounding area.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.1km linearEstimated time: 5minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeA 3 meter wide gravel cycleway named Ciclabile Auronzo - Misurina for designated pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The trail is rated grade 2 on the MTB scale, indicating an easy and smooth track.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 11 km directSass de Stria is a climbing site and pitch with crag climbing sport activities. It features climbing routes with grades ranging from French 4a to 7c and is oriented northeast.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.6km linearEstimated time: 21minDifficulty: HardLinear routeThis narrow path, only 0.3 meters wide, is intended for mountain hiking, as indicated by its sac_scale. Trail visibility is poor, labeled as horrible, implying difficult navigation conditions.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 12 km directBlock 1 is a climbing site featuring a crag as the main climbing structure. The site is documented with multiple images available for reference.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 12 km directBlock 5 is a climbing site known as a crag, suitable for climbing sports. It is documented with images on Wikimedia Commons and has an official website for more information. The site offers opportunities for outdoor climbing enthusiasts.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 12 km directHägar is a well-documented climbing crag consisting of 15 routes on a natural cliff. The difficulty levels vary between French grades 6a+ and 8b.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 14 km directSector links is a climbing site comprising 18 routes with difficulties from French grade 5c to 7b. It is located on a natural cliff.
Area sceneryRoute length: 31km loopEstimated time: 7hLoop routeSki Civetta is designated as a winter sports area. It offers facilities suited for skiing enthusiasts, as indicated by its landuse tag for winter sports.
Route length: 1.1km linearEstimated time: 5minLinear routeLunga Via delle Dolomiti is a 3 meter wide cycleway and footpath with segregated lanes. It follows a historic abandoned railway and has an asphalt surface.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 11 km directCherokee is a climbing site featuring a route with a French grade of 6b, marking a relatively challenging climb. The site is detailed as the bottom point of the climbing route.
Cucina Restaurant celebrates the cuisine of the Dolomites region. The kitchen builds around local ingredients, with canederli and casunziei anchoring the menu as traditional Ampezzo staples. Alpine dairy products from nearby Brite de Larieto appear alongside regional wines.
Beyond the restaurant, the DHOM Collection arranges private culinary experiences. A lunch in a traditional tabia near Col di Lana pairs mountain dishes with the drive past Andraz Castle. Ampezzino Cafe serves as the hotel's informal gathering point for slower moments between meals.
The Longevity Spa occupies the hotel's dedicated wellness floor. Specific treatments and facility details are available through the hotel's spa catalogue. The spa's name signals its focus: sustained wellbeing rather than quick fixes. After a day on the Dolomite trails or a balloon flight from Dobbiaco, returning to the spa grounds the body in a quieter rhythm.
Grand Hotel Ampezzo's restoration prioritised preservation over replacement. Zuretti Design kept the original exposed wooden beams intact, reducing material waste and honouring the building's structural history. The interiors use natural marble and fabrics chosen for durability and tonal harmony with the surrounding landscape.
The DHOM Collection's Signature Experiences channel guests toward local producers like Brite de Larieto, supporting small-scale alpine dairy traditions. Cucina Restaurant sources regionally, keeping supply chains short between the Dolomites and the plate.
Exposed wooden beams, Dolomite-toned interiors and natural light characterise the rooms throughout this restored grand hotel in central Cortina. Accommodation runs from Superior and Premium rooms through Junior Suites and Suites to the top-floor Ampezzo Royal Suite with its balcony and large windows.
Ampezzo Royal Suite
The top suite radiating sophisticated elegance, defined by refined design and carefully selected furnishings. Features generous and harmonious spaces enhanced by natural light from a balcony and large windows.
Deluxe Suite
Suites radiating harmonious elegance where charm and comfort go hand in hand. Spacious rooms designed to be refined and generously proportioned.
Premier Suite
The epitome of traditional hospitality with timeless grace, offering the highest level of comfort and a careful balance of style and design, spacious proportions and fine finishes.
Suite
Private spaces designed for a harmonious stay in the centre of Cortina, just a short distance from the Faloria cable car and the elegant Corso Italia.
Junior Suite
Captures the charm of the Dolomites and the comfort of an elegant retreat. Spacious accommodation designed to offer harmony, natural light and a seamless connection with the surrounding landscape.
Premium
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Superior
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