The Hotel Stetteneck in Ortisei

[Classic Hotel am Stetteneck SANONER & CO. KG - 28.11.2012] As a premier hotel in Ortisei, the Hotel Stetteneck offers high-class accommodation in the centre of the lovely Italian Dolomites.

The hotel has had a chequered history; the building started life in 1913, housing the Post Office, apartments, and a sausage factory and butcher's shop. Over the years it has also been the headquarters of the Royal and Imperial Army, and a military hospital, and in 2013 the Stetteneck will be celebrating its 100th Jubilee.

Now a comfortable hotel with 25 stylish rooms, the Stetteneck offers a range of pleasant accommodation, including single, double and twin rooms, and also family suites. En-suite bathrooms are featured, together with hairdryer, telephone, TV, wi-fi, minibar and a safety box. Every room has a scenic view across the town, and a lift provides easy access to all the rooms.

The restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast, complete with cappuccino and bread, and the evening meal menu is a fusion of Tyrolean and Mediterranean cuisine, created by chef Giovanni. The hotel is also upgrading its spa in time for the centenary celebrations; the new facilities include a secluded swimming pool surrounded by large windows for a lovely outlook, sauna and steam bath, and an Italian coffee bar for taking refreshments afterwards.

The Hotel Stetteneck participates in the Val Gardena Active scheme, enabling guests to take advantage of a range of activities, including guided walks, Nordic walking, guided mountain bike tours, climbing courses, sunrise tours and yoga.

The Hotel Stetteneck is an ideal choice for year-round interest. During the summer visitors can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, and in winter Ortisei offers a range of winter sports - a ski school is located next to the hotel, and lessons can be booked directly from the hotel reception.

The town of Ortesei also has many attractions, including a museum, wood-carving workshops, and a variety of shops. Two cable cars are available to transport visitor over 7500 feet for panoramic views across the region.

The hotel is conveniently located on the Piazza of Ortisei in the centre of town, and the area has excellent national and international transport links, with several airports within a reasonable distance of Ortisei - transfers can be arranged from Milano / Bergamo and Verona / Brescia airports.