Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina
by the TopOfHotel team
Grand Hotel Savoia is the 5-star that puts you 3 minutes from Corso Italia — full spa, Dolomites views, and you never need the shuttle to shop or eat.
Grand Hotel Savoia is the 5-star that puts you 3 minutes from Corso Italia — full spa, Dolomites views, and you never need the shuttle to shop or eat.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms mix Alpine elegance with a contemporary feel and come in four tiers — Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Suite. The south-facing Deluxe rooms are the ones to ask for: they look straight at the Dolomites and Tofana. Bathrooms are done in marble tile, the bedding is high-quality, and there's a Nespresso machine in the room. One reviewer called it the cleanest room they'd ever stayed in in Italy.
Food and amenities
The in-house spa has a sauna, a steam room and treatment rooms, and the mid-size indoor pool looks out at the mountains — both free for guests. There's a fully kitted-out gym too. The Savoy Restaurant serves Italian food plus local Dolomites dishes like Casunziei, a beetroot-stuffed pasta. Breakfast is a buffet, included on most rates, with continental and Italian options and fresh-baked pastries.
Location and getting there
You're in the center of Cortina d'Ampezzo: 3 minutes on foot to Corso Italia, 5 minutes to the Basilica Minore, and about 10 minutes to the Faloria gondola station. Skiing at Tofana means the town shuttle or a short drive, roughly 10 minutes. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 160 km away, about a 2-hour drive, and the hotel runs a private transfer service.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are smaller than the Cristallo's, so come for the location rather than the square footage. This isn't a slopeside base either — getting to Tofana or Faloria means the town shuttle or a 10-minute walk to the gondola. And rates jump during the February 2026 Winter Olympics, so if that's your window, book well ahead.
Our take
Grand Hotel Savoia is the pick for couples and travelers who want a 5-star base in the center of town — close enough to shop and eat without leaning on a shuttle. For a downtown location it's better value than the Cristallo, and the score backs that up: 8.8/10, second on our list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- 5-star quality and service right in the heart of downtown Cortina, so you can walk everywhere instead of relying on a car.
- Only a 3-minute walk to Corso Italia, the main pedestrian street lined with boutiques and cafes that stay open into the evening.
- A spa, an indoor pool and a full gym are all on site and free for guests to use.
- The Savoy Restaurant serves quality Italian food alongside local Dolomites dishes like Casunziei, a beetroot-stuffed pasta.
- Staff speak fluent English and deliver the kind of 5-star service you'd expect at this tier.
- Rooms run smaller than the ones at the Cristallo, so this is more about location than space.
- Skiing at Tofana or Faloria means taking the town shuttle or walking about 10 minutes to the gondola — it isn't slopeside.
- Rates climb hard during the February 2026 Winter Olympics, so book early if you're going then.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a south-facing Deluxe room — those get the best Dolomites and Tofana views.
- Head down to the breakfast buffet before 9:00; it's popular and gets crowded later.
- Walk Corso Italia in the evening, when the boutiques and cafes stay open late.