Cristallo, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
by the TopOfHotel team
Cristallo is the most luxurious hotel in Cortina — a Marriott Luxury Collection property with panoramic Dolomites views and a 9.0/10 score.
Cristallo is the most luxurious hotel in Cortina — a Marriott Luxury Collection property with panoramic Dolomites views and a 9.0/10 score.
In-Depth Review
Cristallo, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is the flagship hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo, running since 1901 and hosting royalty, Hollywood names like Sophia Loren and Frank Sinatra, and world politicians for more than a century. It now sits in Marriott's Luxury Collection, and its 9.0/10 review score is the highest on this list.
Rooms and decor
The 74 rooms and suites mix Alpine elegance with Italian luxury — high ceilings, Frette linens and Carrara marble bathrooms. Every room has a balcony or a large window onto the Dolomites, and reviewers describe the view from the balcony as a once-in-a-lifetime scene. The Royal Suite and Presidential Suite add a private jacuzzi on the balcony.
Food and amenities
The Transvital spa runs to 2,300 sqm, the largest in Cortina, with an indoor pool facing the Dolomites, a sauna, a steam room and 8 treatment rooms using Transvital's own Italian products. The main restaurant, La Veranda, serves contemporary Italian food and the breakfast buffet, while Stube 1872 — a Michelin-recommended room panelled in old pine — serves the traditional Ladin food of the Dolomites.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on a hill north of Cortina d'Ampezzo, about 100 m above the centre and 1.5 km from Corso Italia. A free ski shuttle runs to Tofana (3 km), Faloria (5 km) and the town square. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo, 160 km away and a 2-hour drive — the hotel can arrange a private transfer.
Things to know before booking
This is the highest price on the list: rooms start around $530 a night and peak winter rates can reach about $1,570. The hilltop setting means you rely on the shuttle or a car to reach the centre, and some reviewers report long spa queues in peak season. The hotel also opens for two seasons only, winter and summer, so check the dates before you book.
Our take
Cristallo suits honeymooners, luxury skiers and anyone who wants the full 5-star Dolomites experience. It is the most expensive option here, but the quality and the history make the case.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Marriott's Luxury Collection brand, with the 5-star standards that come with it, plus a history going back to 1901 that has put royalty and stars like Sophia Loren and Frank Sinatra through the doors.
- The Transvital spa runs to 2,300 sqm, the largest in Cortina, with an indoor pool facing the Dolomites, sauna, steam room and 8 treatment rooms.
- 360-degree panoramic Dolomites views from the rooms and the pool, since the hotel sits on a ridge about 100 m above town.
- Two restaurants: La Veranda for contemporary Italian and the breakfast buffet, and the Michelin-recommended Stube 1872, an old pine-panelled room serving traditional Ladin food.
- Free ski shuttle to the Tofana and Faloria ski areas, so being out of the centre does not cost you slope time.
- The highest price on the list. Rooms start around $530 a night and peak winter rates can reach about $1,570.
- It sits on a hill 1.5 km from the centre, so getting to Corso Italia means the shuttle or a car rather than a walk.
- Some reviewers note long queues for the spa in peak season.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- Book a Junior Suite or higher for a balcony with the Dolomites view, which is the best value here.
- The Transvital spa is free for guests, but book treatments ahead online so you are not caught in the peak-season queue.
- For the February 2026 Olympics, reserve several months in advance.