Cristallo , Luxury Collection Resort & Spa - Cortina d'Ampezzo / Italy

Nestled within the peaks of the Dolomites Alps,the resort is surrounded by alpine valleys and offers a venerable array of pastimes through its seamless adaptation between winter and summer seasons., Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Hotel Location

Via Rinaldo Menardi 42, Cortina d’Ampezzo, 32043, Italy

Rooms

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CLASSIC ROOM

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The comfortable Classic room is furnished with care, passion and elegant style.

Perfect for those who want to live an unforgettable experience dedicated to services offered both by the Hotel and Cortina: long relaxing moments in the SPA, work-out sessions in the gym, days in the snow and excursions in the untouched nature, not giving up the extreme comfort and the 5-star luxury service. A holiday to eternalize in your memories book.

Bed types Double

Sleeps2 Guests

Room size 19 - 22 m2

Features

Dolomites View

Park View

Hand-decorated wall panels and parquet

Bathroom with Carrara marble

Spa bath

Amenities

Flat Screen Television

In-room safe

Mini bar

WiFi

Nightly Turndown Service

Transvital Bathroom Amenities

Possible to connect room with Superior category.

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SUPERIOR ROOM

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This large superior room has a separate living room area and features a functional hallway, for better intimacy.

Perfect for everyone who wants to spend lasting stays in the charm of Cortina: wide rooms featuring a big bedroom with a living-room area.

Relax after the activities of a whole day spent in beautiful surrounding nature, reading a newspaper or enjoying a typical aperitif. The balanced mixture of an "indoor" and an "outdoor" life style.

Some Superior rooms come with their own private rooms.

Bed types Double

Sleeps 3 Guests

Room size 26 - 31 m2

Features

Dolomites View

Park View

Living Room with Sitting Area

Hand-decorated wall panels and parquet

Bathroom with Carrara marble

Spa bath

Amenities

Flat Screen Television

In-room safe

Mini bar

WiFi

Nightly turndown service

Transvital Bathroom Amenities

For more information, contact us by phone +39 0436 88 11 11 or email booking@cristallo.it

Possible to add cot or extra bed

Connecting rooms available

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FAMILY ROOM

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Perfect for families, with space and amenities specifically designed to provide for a luxury family escape.

The Family Suite is offered both in Classic and Deluxe categories. The first option combines a Classic and a Superior room and the second option combines a Classic and a Suite.

Experience luxury but also comfort and intimacy that brings the family closer.

Bed types King Double Bed

Sleeps 5 Guests

Room size 50 - 85 m2

Features

Walk-in Closet

Two Bedrooms

Dolomites View

Park View

Hand-decorated wall panels and parquet

2 Bathrooms with Carrara marble

2 LCD TVs

2 Spa baths

Amenities

Family room

Flat Screen Television

In-room safe

Mini bar

WiFi

Transvital Bathroom Amenities

Changing Tables

Biberon Heater

Topo Gigio Amenities

Night Lights

Possible to add cot or extra bed

Restaurants

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VERANDA RESTAURANT, EMBARK ON A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH ITALY

The Veranda awaits with a charming atmosphere to indulge in an exlcusive breakfast buffet and a refined selection of lunch dishes. Italian classics await from local cold cuts and cheeses to traditional dumplings and lasagna, a must try when visiting Italy.

BREAKFAST WITH A VIEW

Start your day in the best possible way and indulge in an exclusive breakfast paired with breathtaking views.

The Veranda Restaurant awaits with a rich buffet featuring homemade pastries, alpine dairy butter, local cheeses and cold cuts, seasonal fruit and smoothies, and suprises its little guests with a dedicated corner. Also gluten-free and lactose-free products are available. 

Served daily from 7.30am to 11.00am

OPENING HOURS

Breakfast | 7.30am - 11.00am

Lunch | 12.30pm - 2.00pm

DRESS CODE : Smart Casual

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THE GAZEBO RESTAURANT, INDULGE IN PANORAMIC DINING

Surrounded by glass, the Gazebo offers a unique panoramic dining experience with stunning views over the Ampezzo valley and the Tofane mountains. Be inspired by with Italian classics paired to exclusive Italian as well as foreign wines.

OPENING HOURS

Dinner | 7.30pm - 10.00pm

DRESS CODE : Smart Casual

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THE STUBE , TRADITION AND CHARM IN A HISTORICAL PARLOUR

The Stube is an authentic, traditional corner which awaits with a unique atmosphere: wood-covered walls, a majolica stove from times gone by and traditional furniture make your dining experience a very special one.

Our team transforms carefully selected raw materials into simple, genuine dishes. Vegetables are harvested in the Cristallo Garden or stem from local farms in order to ensure a culinary journey rich in flavors. Round up your dining experience with an exceptional selection of local wines.

CUISINE : Regional

OPENING HOURS

(closed during the current summer season)

Dinner | 7.00pm - 10.00pm

DRESS CODE

Smart Casual

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CRISTALLO LOUNGE BAR , A COZY PLACE TO LINGER

The Cristallo Lounge Bar awaits with a charming and cozy interior to spend your afternoon or evening. Taste exquisite pastries paired with an exclusive tea selection for a special afternoon tea experience or join us for cocktails in the evening.

Our bartender awaits with his very special creations, such as the Cristallo Cocktail, a tempting combination of lychee liqueur and rosé champagne.

CUISINE : Homemade Pastries and Snacks

OPENING HOURS

Daily | 11.00am - 12.00am    *food served until 11.00pm

DRESS CODE : Smart Casual

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THE CHEF'S PRIVATE TABLE , AN INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE

The Chef's Private table is a reserved dining area with a picturesque setting surrounded by wooden walls and distinct furniture. A convivial culinary experience awaits to taste traditional recipes and local flavors. Do not miss out on the great classics such as fondue, venison with polenta and tasty rolls.

CUISINE : Regional, local specialties

OPENING HOURS : Available only upon request

DRESS CODE : Smart Casual

Activities

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A leading golf destination

CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS

The golf course unfolds in a majestic landscape and is easily reachable from the hotel with our exclusive Golf Cart, a zero-impact electric vehicle. Hotel guest have the privilege to use the Cortina Club golf course complementary.

 

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Winter Paradise

CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS

In Cortina there are so many ways to enjoy the snow. Relax on a horse-drawn sleigh, join in on torchlight processions on the snow or experience the thrill of ski excursions on trails from the Great War, organized by our ski instructors.

 

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There is excitement in store for hikers of every level.

CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Surrounding yourself with nature, landscape and wildlife of rare beauty. The trails are filled with history and of varying degrees of difficulty. There is excitement in store for hikers of every level.

 

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HELISK

The use of helicopters in the Dolomites is authorized only in a few limited and well delineated areas.

 

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HELISK

The use of helicopters in the Dolomites is authorized only in a few limited and well delineated areas.

 

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OFF-PISTE SKIING

Ski-ing in fresh snow is the ultimate and most perfect form of expression of the sport.

 

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SKI MOUNTAINEERING

Mountaineering, or mountain climbing allows movement in the mountains during the winter both up and downhill.

 

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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Pistes and services will satisfy the most demanding and discerning sports enthusiasts of all levels.

 

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SNOWKITE

New ways to experience the mountains. A discipline that joins sea and mountains both in its techniques and in its amazing views.

 

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SPA & Welnness

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Enjoy the ultimate relaxation at our Cristallo Ultimate Spa

Cristallo Ultimate Spa was created as an icon of science, quality and reliability and it is precisely this pairing that defines its uniqueness.

Every treatment is conceived to counter the effects of time, to guarantee all the resources needed to maintain a youthful skin for every woman, and every man, in every phase of life. The Cristallo Ultimate Spa is designed to relieve stress and negativity and to discover what it feels like to be truly renewed realizing new energies at every session.

Enjoy the panoramic views from the swimming-pool to the luxury of the Sauna and Turkish Bath; and the freshness of the Emotional Showers. Indulge in the sophistication and the authority of a great Swiss brand and enjoy a complete experience, focused exclusively on wellness and beauty.

OPENING TIMES

10.00am - 9.00pm  , (Children) 10.00am - 5.30pm

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CRISTALLO ULTIMATE SPA

Wellness and Beauty

Our Cristallo Ultimate Spa offers the ultimate experience; a journey through pleasure and relaxation with a single destination: beauty.

Forget the usual standardized treatments; here everyone is unique and receives dedicated attention from a Personal Beauty Trainer.

OPENING TIMES

Jun/Sept/Oct : 1.30pm - 8.00pm

Jul/Aug : 10.00am - 8.00pm

Promotions

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LUXURY ROMANCE OFFER

Celebrate your love story in Cortina and benefit from our exclusive package.

The offer includes:

Flowers and Champagne in room upon arrival

Daily in-room breakfast

Entrance to our Spa with panoramic swimming pool, Hammam, wet area and fitness room

Shuttle service from and to Cortina Center

Ski room with après ski aperitif

Ice skating rink on the terrace

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SKIING IN CORTINA

Cortina offers 70 runs and a total of 115 km of which 50% are easy runs (blue), 35% average (red) 15% difficult (black).

 

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Hotel Description

Winter Opening December 20, 2017.Originally inspired by the Art Nouveau movement that characterizes its architecture, Cristallo, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa overlooks the storied mountain village of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Nestled within the soaring peaks of the dramatic Dolomites range, reminiscent of a jewelled coronet, the resort is surrounded by alpine valleys and offers a venerable array of pastimes through its seamless adaptation between winter and summer seasons.

A notable rendezvous for Italian high society, Cristallo’s alluring service and enchanting cultural heritage have endured for over a century. Levels of comfort and courtesy convey the hotel’s innate gracious Italian hospitality that filters through every aspect of its legacy.

A RICH HERITAGE IN THE CENTER OF THE DOLOMITES

From the Belle Époque to the contemporary world: styles change, the cast of characters changes, the music resounds, but the setting and the charm always remain the same.

In 1901 Cortina was a small mountain village under the flag of the Austro-Hungarian Empire when Emilia and Giuseppe Menardi opened the Palace Hotel Cristallo. It was designed by the master architect Gustavo Ghiretti, inspired by art nouveau in honour of noble Viennese traditions, and has overlooked the valley ever since, standing out in white against the bright green meadows. Its elegance, its privileged position on the edge of the woods and breathtaking view of the Tofane mountains, together with the great dedication of the Menardi couple, soon made it one of the most sought-after international destinations. The earliest hotel registers, in fact, already contain the signatures of famous personalities, such as Leo Tolstoy, and guests from every part of the world.

The Great War: The First World War was a tragic blow that ended the golden life of that era in 1915. The hotel was set up as a military hospital, a use that left it almost completely destroyed.

The great war

From 1928 – 1932 Leo Zardini, a great sportsman and gran viveur, did much to build up the attraction of Cortina and the Hotel Cristallo: in 1928 the hotel was provided with two tennis courts, which converted to skating rinks in the wintertime, and in 1932, a covered swimming pool, which was a novelty and a new sought-after attraction for a mountain hotel.

With the post-war reconstruction, a new era of tourism began in Cortina in 1947. Careful renovation work restored the Cristallo to its old splendour and, under the management of Leo Menardi and his wife Ofelia Zardini, the hotel once again welcomed guests in that elegant and exclusive atmosphere for which it had always been recognised.

Ice Hockey

 

Cristallo Terrace 1947


Leo Menardi had the wisdom, sensitivity and organisational skills to anticipate trends and understand and cater to the most extravagant desires. On the sporting level, he brought ice hockey and curling to Cortina, he also promoted the Cristallo Bob Club team and, above all, the legendary “Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti” (Dolomites Gold Cup), the race that brought the best drivers in the world, and the first Ferraris, to the hairpin bends of the Alps. Already the chosen home of winter sports, Cortina was the first Italian mountain resort to host the Olympic Games in 1956, which brought it so much worldwide attention that it became one of the most fashionable and popular destinations throughout the 1960s and 70s.

 

 

The swinging 60s

Leo and Ofelia Menardi passed on the baton to their son Rinaldo, who was ready to pick up and interpret the latest trends of the younger generation. He opened the Monkey in the Cristallo, which soon became one of the most popular venues and a cradle of the great loves and passions of the golden youth of the time. These were the years of protest against bourgeois respectability, unconventional fashion and nightlife and Monkey organised unforgettable parties and events. Klaus Kinski, Ira Furstenberg, Philips Niarkos, the Princes of Liechtenstein, Shirley Bassey, Brigitte Bardot and Luca Cordero of Montezemolo... were just a few of its many frequent visitors, which included the offspring of noble families, industrialists, actors and artists who electrified those endless nights.
They were carefree and richly creative years, during which Cortina and the Cristallo began to be used as the setting for numerous films: first of all “The Pink Panther”, filmed in 1963 by Blake Edwards, which brought David Niven, Peter Sellers, Capucine and Claudia Cardinale to Cortina. It was then the turn of Von Ryan's Express, with Frank Sinatra, James Bond Agent 007, “Vacanze di Natale” by the Vanzina brothers and then TV commercials and dramas. The history of entertainment is linked to the history of the Cristallo, a charming, natural and fashionable setting that is picture perfect.

Hotel Cristallo was closed for several years in the 90s, but the allure of this paradise, which preserved memories of a glittering past, remained unchanged and stirred the imagination of Bolognese entrepreneur Paolo Gualandi, who decided to pick up the thread of a magical history that had been interrupted too abruptly.

Hotel Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf reopened after 10 years, bringing an air of novelty to Cortina, together with a free and easy, elegant and dynamic opulence that reawakened the joyful spirit of its most beautiful years.