Hotel Salvadori Val di Sole

The rooms The rooms, frankly look brand new. Literally no visible wear and tear. We have later discovered that the owners close the hotel for 2 months before each season to fix and renovate anything that needs to be repaired. The entire hotel looks really new and fresh. We have stayed at the junior suite facing the hill. When you reserve the room make sure you know what you are getting as there are only 39 rooms in the hotel, but 9 different kinds of them. Anyway, our room had about 30 m2, and had enough space to not only sleep but actually function there as well. The king-size bed was put together from two beds, but the mattresses were firm enough that it did not bother us. The closet was big enough for two adults with winter clothing and ski gear. The bathroom was unusually big for a hotel with both the shower and bathtub. The room cleaning is done every day. The robes and flip-flops are provided. The hotel The hotel itself looks a bit like a chalet and has this quaint feeling about it. On the ground floor, there is a well-stocked bar with an ample area to lounge around. On the other side of the lobby, there is a pool and a fireplace room. You can also store your skis and boots (on heated racks) in a spacious storage room. Right next to it, there is a small playroom for kids, and further on the dinner restaurant. On the first floor, there is a well-equipped spa with saunas of pretty much every kind, and inside and outside pools. There are elevators in each part of the hotel with rooms. So, one does not have to lag the suitcases up the stairs. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the main ski gondola at Merileva 900. There is a minibus provided from the hotel to there in the morning and in the afternoon. The food Let me start with some technical conveniences. On the first floor, there is a separate dining room just for breakfast, which is an excellent idea on many different levels. The breakfast is proper with a large selection of everything one would think of eating in the morning. You can also have crepes and omelets to be made on the spot. There are snacks provided from 3 to 5 pm. The dinner starts at 7:30 pm. The dinner dining room is on the ground floor with more of an evening décor and atmosphere. The food served for the dinner is out of this world. I have traveled a lot around Italy, mostly in 4 and 5-star hotels, and this has been one of the best experiences ever. The chef in charge should get a medal! Just please don’t give him a Michelin star, or the food won’t be as pleasant to eat as it is right now. Entertainment The hotel offers a number of apres-ski/after-dinner events. While we were there, there was an introductory cocktail evening, grappa tasting, a live man-orchestra (that later in the evening came out as an excellent opera soprano) and a special evening candle-light dinner. The town There are really to Mazzanos. One goes along the main road going through the town, where most of the hotels and guesthouses happen to be. Walk a bit up the hill from the hotel. On the left you will find a truly old-school Bar de Renato, which looks like it has not changed since the 1960s, and serves the best coffee in town, not to mention pastries. There is a bakery and a small DeSpar store on the right-hand side of the road as you walk up stocked with all the basic necessities. If you walk up a little further, a bit beyond the Ravelli hotel, and then if you turn into the first street on your left (Via Quirino Bezzi), you will find Caseificio Sociale Presanella, the local communal cheesemaker, which sells probably the best fresh ricotta cheese on the planet. I also recommend trying their formaggio d’imperatore, and a selection of apple juice squeezed from the local apples. Then, the other Mezzano is up the hill, but going to the right away from the main road. There you can get lost in the narrow medieval streets, and houses build a bit later, with frescos dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Well, while it is no Tuscany, but still very charming.

Seriously the best stay yet. Would recommend this cozy hotel when visiting the Dolomites. Sympathetic staff who all speak English! Some even French and German. Special thanks to Carlo, for being such a nice host. Charming room with beautiful view. Quality menu every day with a lot of variety. There is also a vegetable buffet. Breakfast with freshly made waffles, pancakes or omelette! The spa is excellent. Super romantic and it has everything you need except scrub. The heated outdoor pool is so relaxing after a day of snowboarding. Never too busy. No children allowed after 5:30pm makes it even more relaxing. I just have a few notes for the women who come to visit: don't forget conditioner, they don't offer this. Parking: both inside and outside possible! Grateful for spending our New Year's vacation at Hotel Salvadori! Until next time!