Hotel Cristallino D'ampezzo

“Great experience work two exhausted travelers”

I am writing this the evening after we just arrived to Cortina, the 3rd of September. We arrived here from a long day of traveling from the United States just a few hours ago. The staff was extremely welcoming and accommodations were great. We succumbed to our exhaustion and took a short nap prior … more

I am writing this the evening after we just arrived to Cortina, the 3rd of September. We arrived here from a long day of traveling from the United States just a few hours ago. The staff was extremely welcoming and accommodations were great. We succumbed to our exhaustion and took a short nap prior to going out around the town. Unfortunately, we were not very familiar with how early or late to eat dinner and if many restaurants would still be open. We came back and the restaurant here at Hotel Cristallino was extraordinary. We walked in wearing mostly hiking and traveling clothes (the ambiance is much nicer than we felt we looked like) and three of they welcomed us with open arms, three different people served our table and were wonderful. We know minimal Italian and were worried we were insulting them by showing up before the kitchen closed, however they reassured us and treated us as if it were a nonissue—a great relief to two exhausted travelers who were new to the region. In addition to the excellent and speedy service, the food was wonderful. I ordered the bra Zuni and my girlfriend ordered the porcini lasagna. Both were exceptional. If we weren’t too tired or as late as we were and feeling bad, their dessert menu sounded delicious as well. Felt compelled to write a brief review given this great experience with the restaurant staff who understood our situation and accommodated us to the highest degree—all while having delicious food and wine. Thank you to everyone there tonight!

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“Enjoyed ”

Well located 4 * hotel in town center with good views of the mountains. Rooms are the size of a large studio apartment as property is also a timeshare. There was a sitting area and a separate table for 4 and also a kitchen sink (no cooking facilities). The bathrooms are also large. It is an old … more

Well located 4 * hotel in town center with good views of the mountains. Rooms are the size of a large studio apartment as property is also a timeshare. There was a sitting area and a separate table for 4 and also a kitchen sink (no cooking facilities). The bathrooms are also large. It is an old property but in good condition and in the alps we prefer the old world charm with lot of wood. Housekeeping was very good as was the reception staff. The bar on the ground floor was popular for an after dinner coffee or drink. Breakfast was not upto the mark. There was only one kind of a cheese slice and scrambled eggs were dry and luke warm at best. Again only a low fat milk that too served out of the tetra packs. Other than that plastic cups in the rooms rather than glasses and only a shower gel and shampoo in the bathrooms. These are minor improvements which would make the property top notch as overall we really enjoyed our stay.

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“Well placed hotel but noisy and could have a renovation touch for both the bathroom and room.”

Well placed hotel, friendly staff but very noisy as our room was placed on street side. Definitely ask for one on the back side of the hotel. The room was small, the shower tiny and needs definitely a modern renovation as everything all looks like nothing has changed since the 80’s. But very thankf… more

Well placed hotel, friendly staff but very noisy as our room was placed on street side. Definitely ask for one on the back side of the hotel. The room was small, the shower tiny and needs definitely a modern renovation as everything all looks like nothing has changed since the 80’s. But very thankful there was a parking

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“Good location; nice staff; dated decor ”

I stayed here for three nights whilst skiing the Cortina area. The hotel is in a good location - a short walk from the town centre. There is also a bus stop directly outside which takes you to the main ski lifts. The decor of the hotel is extremely dated, and it needs an overhaul. My room was fairl… more

I stayed here for three nights whilst skiing the Cortina area. The hotel is in a good location - a short walk from the town centre. There is also a bus stop directly outside which takes you to the main ski lifts. The decor of the hotel is extremely dated, and it needs an overhaul. My room was fairly basic, albeit a good size and very clean. Breakfast was good quality - with cold meats, cereals and fresh cakes, and the staff (both at breakfast and more generally) very attentive. I would thoroughly recommend skiing in Cortina; the slopes are excellent (long runs and good for all abilities - though beginners will tend to be based in one area) and not too crowded. There are good restaurants on the pistes, and prices aren’t too steep (much more reasonable than many other resorts). The town is lovely - and well worth visiting in winter or summer.

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