Where to Stay in the Dolomites: A Guide to the Region's Standout Hotels
The Dolomites have long drawn travelers with their jagged peaks, pine forests and storybook villages, and the region is preparing to welcome the world when Milan-Cortina hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics. Ladin culture and traditions remain deeply rooted here, and the area keeps a distinctly Italian character even as its popularity grows.
Among the editors' picks for skiers is COMO Alpina Dolomites, a CO2-neutral hideaway with 62 minimalist suites framing views of the Odle massif. The site was chosen for its sunshine, spring water and mountain air, and the property weaves the landscape into its biophilic architecture, Celtic wellness rituals and forest cuisine. It began as a sanatorium for Austro-Hungarian aristocrats in 1912, lay dormant for years, and relaunched in 2020 with three 12-story towers and a spa. A villa for 10 followed in December 2024, and the concept restaurant Yera opened in June 2025.
Forestis Dolomites, a glass-fronted retreat hugging a cliffside, is the pick for views. Its heated onsen pool is etched into the rock face, and a larger infinity pool looks out over the valley. The 47 rooms in six categories all face the mountains, and guests can join guided forest bathing walks.
For families, San Sonnea Family Dolomites combines wellness, a farm and ski access. Kids' and babies' clubs offer pony rides, alpaca petting and theater productions, while five pools include a shallow option with a cinema screen and an indoor-outdoor heated pool. Private ski lessons can be arranged for ages two-and-a-half and up.
My Arbor, a tree house built on 115-foot stilts with direct access to the Plose ski area, suits adults seeking a boutique stay. Its 27,000-square-foot spa spans two floors with saunas, a Turkish steam room, an icy plunge pool and a panoramic outdoor hot tub.
Other options include Hotel Saltus, a family-run design-led retreat with a Forest Spa; Castel Badia, a manor house dating to the year 1000 with 28 rooms and a three-story chalet; Sensoria Dolomites, an adults-only all-inclusive property beside a river; Adler Balance, an adults-only medical spa with longevity programs; Lüsnerhof Naturhotel in the Lüsen valley, home to the longest sauna trail in the Alps; Casa Cook Madonna at the base of the slopes in Madonna di Campiglio; Rosa Alpina in San Cassiano, run by the Pizzinini family under Aman; and Rosapetra on the outskirts of Cortina d'Ampezzo, with 33 rooms facing the Dolomites.
Every hotel on this list was selected independently by editors who know the destination and have visited each property, weighing design, location, service and sustainability across price points.