Savoy Dolomites Luxury Spa Hotel

Striking, picturesque, and undeniably impressive, the Savoy Dolomites Luxury Spa Hotel very much reflects its surrounding scenery. It is housed in a grand chalet-style property with an immaculately finished facade, blending traditional touches representative of the area with more typically hotel-like elements such as a columned portico and sliding glass doors. Inside the lobby area, the look is akin to that of a country house, with wood paneled ceilings, Persian rugs, and a centerpiece chandelier. The overall ambience is relaxed and peaceful with an emphasis on cozy retreat and old-style South Tyrolean hospitality.

The Savoy Dolomites Luxury Spa Hotel is located right on the Dolomites' famous Sella Ronda ski circuit in Selva in the Val Gardena of northeast Italy and has direct access to the slopes from the hotel's ski room. In winter, this area becomes a popular ski resort and in the summer it's a great starting point for hiking and rock climbing in the surrounding mountains. The nearest railway station and airport are both in Bolzano and both take about an hour to reach by car.

The hotel's 35 rooms are all decorated in a simple, traditional style with white walls and plenty of wood paneling. Most rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels (although a few rooms have smaller sets), and all include minibars and free Wi-Fi. They're also quite spacious, starting at 30 square meters (323 square feet). Bathrooms are clean and modern and most have separate tubs and showers. All come with hairdryers, bidets, and ample toiletries. All rooms open to balconies or terraces, many of which have lovely mountain views.

The hotel features an impressive heated indoor/outdoor pool fed by mountain spring water and lined with lounge chairs. The classically themed La Saliga spa offers a range of beauty and health treatments as well as a sauna, a steam room, and jetted tubs. The attractive, contemporary restaurant prides itself on a menu featuring fresh herbs and local products and has a well-stocked cellar with 500 different wines. There's a cozy piano bar with a library and a crackling log fire for evening drinks, and there are indoor and outdoor play areas for kids. An elevator that takes skiers directly from the ski room onto the pistes of the Sella Ronda provides an extra-special touch.