Best Ski Storage Hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo

A private balcony in every room, 500m to the slopes

Why guests love it

Villa Oretta is family-run and recently renovated, and the care shows everywhere, from wood-beamed ceilings to parquet floors. Every room has its own balcony, so we had mountain air with our morning coffee. The Tofana Col Druscie slopes are 500 metres away and the centre of Cortina a 900-metre walk, an easy stroll with kids. The à la carte restaurant serves Veneto specialities, and dinner there was one of our favourite moments.

Ski-to-door access with a kids' club and full spa

Why guests love it

Hotel Tofana Cortina is a five-star with ski-to-door access, and I would book it for families who want everything on site, children's activities included. The kids' club gives parents some time on the slopes, and the spa has a sauna, steam room and hot tub, alongside a fitness room, sun terrace and garden. The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Mediterranean and international dishes, and the front desk runs 24 hours. Guests rate it 9.5 across 251 reviews.

A quiet ten-minute walk from the centre, five minutes to the slopes

Why guests love it

Villa Gaia is family-run and it shows in the welcome; we felt looked after from the moment we parked, for free, outside. It is a 10-minute walk to central Cortina and surrounded by the Dolomites, so evenings were wonderfully quiet. Rooms have wooden furniture and a flat-screen TV, and ours had mountain views. The nearest slopes are a 5-minute drive, with the ski bus stop a 10-minute walk, so having the car helped a lot with small kids.

Historic Radisson Collection address with an indoor pool

Why guests love it

Grand Hotel Savoia is a five-star in a fully renovated historic building in the centre of Cortina, surrounded by the Dolomites, and I would choose it for families who want a central address with a large wellness centre. The indoor pool is the main draw for children after the slopes. Parents have a piano bar and a winter garden terrace for the evening, and an outdoor bar opens in summer. Rooms include satellite TV and free WiFi. Guests rate it 9.4.

Sauna, steam room and mountain-view family balconies

Why guests love it

Our family room had a balcony with mountain views and air conditioning, which kept everyone comfortable after busy ski days. The ski storage and shuttle service took the hassle out of getting to the slopes, and we unwound in the sauna and steam room while the kids rested. Dinner in the Italian restaurant felt special without being stiff, and the EV charging point was handy for our car.

Direct slope access outside the busiest part of town

Why guests love it

Skiing straight from the door was the highlight: we clicked into our skis right outside and stored everything in the free ski room at night. It is 7.5 km from central Cortina, so it suits families who want quiet slopes more than town life. Our Alpine-style room looked over the Dolomites, the traditional restaurant served hearty regional food, and free private parking made the drive up stress-free.

Two minutes to the centre, 500m to Monte Faloria

Why guests love it

Villa Alpina put us a 2-minute walk from the centre of Cortina with the Monte Faloria slopes 500 metres away, an easy combination with kids. Our room had wooden furnishings, parquet floors and a balcony looking out at the Dolomites, which we never tired of. Breakfast was a rich buffet with cakes and cold meats, so everyone started the day well fed. Free Wi-Fi was reliable, handy for checking snow reports before heading up.

Free wellness and ski-lesson booking at the base of the ski jump

Why guests love it

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort is a five-star in the quiet village of Zuel di Sopra, at the base of the Olympic ski jump, and I would choose it for families who want calm and a spa without staying in town. The Faloria lift is around 2 km away, and a free shuttle runs to central Cortina. The wellness centre is free for guests, and ski lessons can be booked at reception, which simplifies things with children. Guests rate it 9.2 across 424 reviews.

One desk for ski hire, passes and everything else

Why guests love it

The tour desk sorted our ski hire and lift passes on arrival, which saved us a lot of queueing with the kids. Our family room had its own balcony with mountain views and a private bathroom, so mornings ran smoothly. We used the spa and fitness area after skiing, sat out on the sun terrace on clear afternoons, and enjoyed the Mediterranean dishes at dinner. The 24-hour front desk was always helpful.

Turkish bath, hot tub and a free shuttle to the lifts

Why guests love it

Lajadira sits 1.5km from the centre, but the free shuttle to central Cortina and the lifts meant we never missed having the car out. Our room had warm Alpine wood furnishings and a balcony looking at the Dolomites, a lovely place for the first coffee of the day. The heated ski room was a blessing with children's boots, and the spa with Turkish bath and hot tub made every evening feel like a small holiday within the holiday.

Sauna, steam room and a fully equipped room to match

Why guests love it

Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi is the Cortina address I recommend to skiers who care about recovery as much as the slopes: there is a sauna and a steam room for the end of the day, plus ski storage. Rooms have parquet floors, a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and a refrigerator. A modern restaurant serves lunch, dinner and cocktails, and a paid airport shuttle helps with arrival. Its 9.1 score from 247 reviews shows a consistently well-run house.

Quiet street, 200m to the Funivia Faloria

Why guests love it

Hotel Montana is on a quiet, traffic-free street in the centre of Cortina, so the kids could walk around safely and we slept soundly. The Funivia Faloria is just 200 metres away, and the free city bus stops 20 metres from the door for the other lifts, which made a car pointless. The rooms are cosy rather than large, with satellite TV and a private bathroom, and the ski storage area kept our gear out of the way. Simple, central and good value.

Ski aux pieds a deux pas du Faloria

Why guests love it

Ambra Cortina is a four-star in central Cortina, 150 metres from the Faloria slopes, with a ski bus stopping right in front, and I would book it for families who want the town centre and the lifts within easy reach. Family rooms are available, with Alpine-style panelled walls and free Wi-Fi. A snack bar and terrace cover light meals, and free parking helps if you arrive by car. Guests rate it 9 across 540 reviews.

Historic address, sauna included, Faloria on foot

Why guests love it

Staying right opposite the bell tower on Corso Italia put the whole of Cortina on our doorstep, and the hotel's history since 1870 shows in its warm wood-floored rooms. The Faloria cable car is only 300 metres away, with the ski bus close by for the other areas. We took half board and the four-course dinners were a highlight, while the Finnish sauna and Turkish bath made a perfect stop before eating. Free parking was a bonus.

Ski storage and two lifts served from one bus stop

Why guests love it

HOTEL de LEN is a four-star in central Cortina, with the ski bus to the Faloria and Col Druscie lifts stopping just outside, and I recommend it to families who want to ski without driving. Ski storage keeps gear out of the room, and breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet. Rooms have satellite TV and free WiFi. After skiing, the sauna, hot tub and solarium are there for parents. Guests rate it 9 across 382 reviews.

Family rooms, river or mountain view, ski storage on site

Why guests love it

Rifugio Ospitale felt made for families like ours: the family room had its own bathroom, a desk and a TV, plus a view over the river that the kids loved watching. The restaurant handles lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, so our mixed-diet group all ate the same table without fuss. Ski storage was on site and skiing is close by. It is a rifugio, so expect a simple, warm mountain atmosphere.

Fifty metres from the Freccia nel Cielo lift

Why guests love it

Barisetti Sport Hotel is a three-star in central Cortina, 50 metres from the Freccia nel Cielo cable car, and I would book it for families who want a very short walk to the lift. Balcony rooms look onto the Tofane, the wellness area has a sauna and steam bath for parents, and the restaurant serves international, Italian and local dishes. The town's ice rink is nearby for after-ski time, and parking and in-room internet are free. Guests rate it 8.9.

Quiet garden setting, heated ski deposit included

Why guests love it

Villa Nevada sits in a green, quiet setting a 10-minute walk from Cortina's historic centre, and the ski bus leaving every 15 minutes from the door was the real winner for us. The heated ski deposit meant warm boots each morning, which the kids appreciated more than anything. Our balcony room looked at the mountains, and the breakfast buffet with homemade cakes and local products was a lovely start. On sunny afternoons we used the garden loungers.

Dolomites views, sauna and a fireside lounge

Why guests love it

Hotel Regina is a three-star in central Cortina, with a bus stop opposite and rooms looking onto the Dolomites, and I suggest it to families who want to reach the slopes by bus. The fireplace lounge, TV room and games room give children somewhere to go in the evening, and the Beauty Queen wellness centre offers a sauna and Turkish bath for parents. Guests get discounted rates at the on-site restaurant. It is rated 8.9 across 448 reviews.

Equidistant from both of Cortina's cable cars

Why guests love it

We picked Hotel Bellaria for its spot 800 metres from both the Faloria and Tofane cable cars, so we could choose our ski area each morning. Free private parking made arriving with skis and luggage easy, and our room had lovely mountain views. Dinner was regional cooking with well-matched Italian wines, and the kitchen handled our gluten-free requests without any fuss, which mattered a lot to us.

Mountain views from every room, sauna included

Why guests love it

Hotel Trieste worked for us mainly because of the food: the restaurant has gluten-free, vegetarian and children's menus, which meant no stress with our coeliac son. We took half board and the local dishes at dinner were hearty after a day out. The chairlift to the Faloria and Tofane runs is 500 metres away, and free parking plus free Wi-Fi covered the basics. The sauna costs extra, but it was worth it after our longest day.

A peaceful garden hotel with its own ski room

Why guests love it

Pontechiesa sits in a peaceful garden only a 5-minute walk from the pedestrian part of Corso Italia, so we had calm evenings and the town close at hand. Free private parking and a proper ski room made arrivals and mornings painless. The restaurant serves authentic Veneto cooking and we ate there most nights happily. Our balcony looked at the mountains, and the small spa, paid separately, was a nice extra on the coldest day.

Ski-to-door access with a full service list

Why guests love it

Hotel Oasi was the first place in Cortina where we could ski right back to the door, and with two small children that alone was worth it. Our family room had a private bathroom and a balcony overlooking the mountains, so everyone had space to spread out. Free private parking, ski storage and daily housekeeping kept things easy, and the concierge was helpful with tips and bookings. In spring we noticed bike hire too, a reason to come back.

Panoramic terrace and spa-bath suites 300m from the slopes

Why guests love it

Being 300 metres from the Tofana Col Druscie slopes meant the kids were on snow before the coffee went cold. Most rooms have a balcony facing the mountains, and ours framed the Dolomites beautifully at sunset. Heated ski storage sent us out each morning with dry boots, and the panoramic terrace became our après spot. If you can stretch to a suite, the spa bath is a real treat after a long day on the pistes.

Sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath after the slopes

Why guests love it

Hotel Des Alpes is 2km from the centre of Cortina, which suited us fine because the free parking made driving to the Tofana cable car, 1.4km away, very easy. The Alpine-style rooms felt cosy and the restaurant served local specialities every day, so we rarely went elsewhere for dinner. Breakfast was simple but filling with croissants and cold cuts. The sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath cost extra, but we treated ourselves twice.

Wood-furnished suites with a full spa and free ski shuttle

Why guests love it

Rosapetra SPA Resort is a five-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World address in Cortina, and I would book it for families who want a full spa and an easy ski commute. A free shuttle runs to the Faloria slopes 1 km away. The spa has an indoor pool for children, plus a Turkish bath, saunas, a fitness room and massage treatments for parents. Rooms are entirely furnished in wood, with mountain-view balconies. Guests rate it 8.7 across 144 reviews.