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ICARO Hotel
A 29-room refuge at 1,910 metres on Alpe di Siusi, with timber wings, art-filled rooms and winter ski days that begin directly at the hotel.
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Car-free arrival
Travel by public transport to the Seiser Alm cable car, then arrange the complimentary hotel collection from its mountain station.
Ski-in, ski-out
In winter conditions, guests can ski from and return to the hotel. Check current snow, piste and lift status.
Architect-designed
MoDus Architects retained the original refuge and wrapped its southern side in a broad timber structure beneath a wing-shaped roof.
Local materials
Timber architecture, red spruce and fir details, mountain hay and work by South Tyrolean artists connect the interiors to the plateau.
Design-led hotel
Strong colour, patterned fabrics, collected furniture and contemporary art give every shared space a distinct character.
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ICARO began as a small mountain refuge in 1936, and that first building still sits at the heart of the family-run hotel. MoDus Architects drew a broad timber structure across its southern side, opening terraces and windows towards the Sciliar. Above it, a roof shaped like outspread wings gives the house a bold outline against the Alpe di Siusi plateau.
The 29 rooms and suites turn that outlook into part of the interior. Some project towards the horizon, while others wrap timber around quieter reading corners. Strong pinks, oranges and blues sit beside patterned fabrics, sculptural furniture and changing contemporary art. The entrance Art Wall and works spread through the pool, restaurant and stairways make the collection feel woven into daily life.
Winter mornings can begin on skis directly from the hotel when snow and lifts are running. Return to an indoor-outdoor pool facing the mountains, a garden Finnish sauna and a compact spa with steam, infrared heat and a mountain-hay relaxation room. Dinner follows in the Sciliar-facing restaurant, bringing a warm and easy close to a day lived almost entirely on the plateau.
Getting there
A guide to Alpe di Siusi
Orientation
Alpe di Siusi, also called Seiser Alm, is a broad high plateau and Alpine pasture in the Dolomites. Compatsch is the main arrival point on the plateau, reached by a 15-minute cable car from Siusi allo Sciliar. Protected-landscape rules limit road access while the cable car operates.
Skiing
Alpe di Siusi has wide, mostly easy pistes, while the linked Val Gardena area adds steeper terrain under the same ski pass. Both sit within Dolomiti Superski. Sellaronda takes a longer chain of connections from the plateau, so plan it as a full ski day.
Food and drink
The plateau has dozens of mountain huts for a break between runs. Menus move between Alpine and Mediterranean cooking, with speck dumplings, filled Schlutzkrapfen pasta and Kaiserschmarrn among the South Tyrolean staples to look for.
Good to know
Can I ski directly from ICARO Hotel?
In winter conditions, guests can start skiing directly from the hotel on Alpe di Siusi. For the journey back, ask reception which marked route or lift connection fits the day's conditions, and check the live snow and lift report before setting out.
How do I reach ICARO Hotel without a car?
From Innsbruck Airport, take bus F to Innsbruck Hbf, then continue by train and bus to the Seiser Alm cable-car valley station in Seis. The cable car takes 15 minutes to the mountain station. Arrange ICARO's complimentary collection from there before travel and check each live connection for your date.
Can hotel guests drive to ICARO during the restricted hours?
Yes. ICARO sends booked guests the permit needed to drive to the hotel, and permit holders can arrive at any time on arrival day and leave at any time on departure day. During the stay, journeys from the hotel towards Compatsch are limited to before 10am and after 5pm. Follow the permit and the hotel's current instructions for every drive.
What are the rooms like at ICARO Hotel?
The 29 rooms and suites mix timber with strong colour, pattern and contemporary art. Some newer categories project towards the mountain view, while selected suites add a separate living space. Balconies, terraces and layouts vary, so compare the room category before booking.
What is in the ICARO spa?
The compact Alm Spa has an indoor-outdoor panorama pool, garden Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, Kneipp station and mountain-hay relaxation room. Massages and Alpine treatments can be booked separately. Pool and sauna hours differ, so check the current timetable when planning your day.
What is included with dinner at ICARO Hotel?
Dinner can be booked as half board or chosen from the à la carte menu. The exact inclusion follows the room rate you select, so review the meal plan before confirming your stay.
Does ICARO Hotel accept pets?
No. Dogs, cats and other pets are not accepted under the current hotel policy, so make other care arrangements before travelling.
Can I ski directly from ICARO Hotel?
In winter conditions, guests can start skiing directly from the hotel on Alpe di Siusi. For the journey back, ask reception which marked route or lift connection fits the day's conditions, and check the live snow and lift report before setting out.
How do I reach ICARO Hotel without a car?
From Innsbruck Airport, take bus F to Innsbruck Hbf, then continue by train and bus to the Seiser Alm cable-car valley station in Seis. The cable car takes 15 minutes to the mountain station. Arrange ICARO's complimentary collection from there before travel and check each live connection for your date.
Can hotel guests drive to ICARO during the restricted hours?
Yes. ICARO sends booked guests the permit needed to drive to the hotel, and permit holders can arrive at any time on arrival day and leave at any time on departure day. During the stay, journeys from the hotel towards Compatsch are limited to before 10am and after 5pm. Follow the permit and the hotel's current instructions for every drive.
What are the rooms like at ICARO Hotel?
The 29 rooms and suites mix timber with strong colour, pattern and contemporary art. Some newer categories project towards the mountain view, while selected suites add a separate living space. Balconies, terraces and layouts vary, so compare the room category before booking.
What is in the ICARO spa?
The compact Alm Spa has an indoor-outdoor panorama pool, garden Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, Kneipp station and mountain-hay relaxation room. Massages and Alpine treatments can be booked separately. Pool and sauna hours differ, so check the current timetable when planning your day.
What is included with dinner at ICARO Hotel?
Dinner can be booked as half board or chosen from the à la carte menu. The exact inclusion follows the room rate you select, so review the meal plan before confirming your stay.
Does ICARO Hotel accept pets?
No. Dogs, cats and other pets are not accepted under the current hotel policy, so make other care arrangements before travelling.
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