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Cortina d'Ampezzo · IT

HOTEL de LEN

A warm, timber-lined hotel in central Cortina, with just 22 rooms, an all-day restaurant, cocktail bar and mountain-facing spa.

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HOTEL de LEN's timber-and-glass façade beneath the Dolomites.

Winter lift shuttle

A free winter shuttle connects the hotel with Faloria and Freccia nel Cielo. Confirm current arrangements.

Architect-designed

GRIS+DAINESE wrapped the former Hotel Impero in larch and filled it with warm Alpine materials.

Just 22 rooms

Just 22 rooms keep the atmosphere intimate. Balconies, terraces and views vary by category.

Central Cortina

Step outside onto Via Cesare Battisti in the centre of Cortina.

Top-floor spa

The mountain-facing spa has a sauna, steam baths and outdoor whirlpool. Access is paid and by appointment.

All-day dining

The restaurant runs from breakfast into dinner, with a cocktail bar downstairs.

  1. Wood-lined guest room opening onto a mountain-facing terrace.
  2. Guest room with pale timber walls and a green headboard.
  3. Close view of the hotel's vertical timber façade.
  4. Spa loungers beside tall windows overlooking Cortina.
  5. Timber-roofed spa lounge with panoramic windows over Cortina.
  6. Hotel terrace seating overlooking snowy Cortina and the mountains.

Inside HOTEL de LEN

HOTEL de LEN brings a distinctly contemporary warmth to the centre of Cortina. Venetian studio GRIS+DAINESE transformed the former Hotel Impero with an angled larch façade that opens towards the light and echoes the rhythm of mountain barns. Inside, spruce, Swiss pine and slate sit alongside dark joinery, vintage pieces and modern furniture, creating a hotel that feels confidently Alpine and entirely of its time.

With only 22 rooms, the shared spaces remain intimate. The restaurant looks across the town and carries the day from breakfast into dinner, while the lower-ground-floor bar gives cocktails and regional ingredients a moodier setting of their own. At the top of the building, the spa opens towards the valley and mountains, with steam baths, sensory showers, a Finnish sauna and outdoor whirlpool. Access is paid and arranged by appointment.

Staying in the centre makes Cortina part of the experience rather than somewhere passed through on the way to the lifts. In winter, the hotel's free shuttle connects guests with Faloria and Freccia nel Cielo, useful starting points on different sides of the ski area. Back in town, restaurants, bars and the evening passeggiata are close at hand. Current shuttle arrangements are best confirmed with reception.

Getting there

  1. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

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    Journey time
    Approx. 2 hr 15 min driving
    Route
    Venice Marco Polo Airport → A27 → SS51 → HOTEL de LEN

  2. Innsbruck Airport (INN)

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    Journey time
    Approx. 2 hr 30 min driving
    Route
    Innsbruck Airport → A13 → A22/Brenner → SS49 Val Pusteria → Dobbiaco → SS51 → HOTEL de LEN

Good to know

How do I reach the ski lifts from HOTEL de LEN?

HOTEL de LEN is not ski-in/ski-out. In winter, its free shuttle connects guests with Faloria and Freccia nel Cielo, useful starting points on different sides of Cortina. Ask reception for the current times and return arrangements, then shape the ski day around the most useful lift.

Is HOTEL de LEN's spa included in the room rate?

Spa access is paid and arranged by appointment. The top-floor space includes steam baths, sensory showers, a Finnish sauna, outdoor whirlpool and mountain-facing relaxation area. Ask about the current charge and age policy when booking a time, then plan the spa around your mountain day.

Can non-guests use HOTEL de LEN's restaurant and bar?

Yes. The light-filled restaurant welcomes non-residents from breakfast into dinner, and the lower-ground-floor cocktail bar is open beyond hotel guests too. Check current opening times and book ahead where needed.

Does HOTEL de LEN have parking?

Paid parking is available around 400 metres from the hotel, with valet and non-valet options subject to availability. Confirm your preferred arrangement before driving to Cortina for an easy arrival with luggage.

How should I plan a ski day in Cortina?

Cortina opens onto three distinct sectors: Faloria-Cristallo, Tofane and 5 Torri-Lagazuoi. The hotel shuttle serves Faloria and Freccia nel Cielo for Tofane. Cortina Skyline can link the Tofane side with the approach to 5 Torri, with road transport completing some transitions. The live lift map and last connections will help you make the most of each sector.

What is Cortina like beyond downhill skiing?

Cortina is Anpezo in Ladin, and its Ampezzo identity reaches well beyond skiing. In town, restaurants mix Ladin and Ampezzo cooking with broader Italian influences. Higher up, rifugi turn lunch into part of a mountain day. Walking and other outdoor activities continue through the warmer seasons, with current route and opening information helping you choose the best day to explore.

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