Alpenroyal Grand Hotel Gourmet & Spa

The 5-star Alpenroyal Hotel has been a traditional hotel since 1956. Built in the shape of a horseshoe, it overlooks the breathtaking mountain landscape of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestling within the grounds like a pearl lie the Grand Parc and the architectural masterpiece – the newly built wellness area.

The expansive grounds and the privacy of the hotel complex are highly valued and offer guests a luxury holiday in a class of its own. Therefore the Alpenroyal was chosen to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World, the premier, most beautiful and truly unique hotels in the world.

The newly built wellness area in the Alpenroyal is an antithesis to the traditional main building. Its modern yet simple architecture makes it unique. Flooded with light, it offers magnificent views of the Sella massif. The Alpenroyal wellness area is one of the largest in Italy. It features a spacious sauna landscape and a superbly equipped fitness world.

The wellness area is the last element to complete the Alpenroyal wellness portfolio. In addition, the hotel boasts a water world, the Grand Parc, various relaxation oases and a beauty salon for treatments and massages. To ensure ample space and exclusive privacy, the use of the entire wellness area and beauty salon is reserved exclusively for Alpenroyal hotel guests.

The Alpenroyal has an array of culinary fare from early morning until late evening. From traditional Ladin to Mediterranean, the variety of tastes is endless. There are good reasons why the Alpenroyal receives the most praise for its excellent food. The Alpenroyal Gourmet Restaurant can boast 1 Michelin star and represents a top-class gourmet experience. But see for yourself.

In winter, there is skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and in summer hiking, climbing, cycling. The outdoor activities on offer in Val Gardena are fantastic.

Well-organised mountain railways with numerous connections, clear signposting and route descriptions of the tours and excellent catering in the mountain huts round off the package perfectly. The Dolomites are also known worldwide for their outstanding beauty. Savour this spectacle of nature and do something good for your body. A unique experience.

VIP SUITE
55 m² | 2 persons
Bedroom with double bed, separated living room (by a door), in elegant style combined with shades of brown, wooden floor, balcony or terrace with magnificent view of the Dolomites, desk with mini-bar, bathroom, WC, whirlpool and steam shower

2 Bedroom VIP Suite
85 m² | 2 – 4 persons
2 bedrooms with double beds, 1 living room, in elegant style combined with shades of brown, wooden floor, balcony or terrace with magnificent view of the Dolomites, desk with mini-bar, 2 bathrooms, WC, whirlpool and steam shower

ALPENROYAL SUITE
50 m² | 2 – 4 people
Bedroom with double bed, separated living room (by a door), in elegant style combined with shades of brown, wooden floor, balcony or terrace with magnificent view of the Dolomites, desk with mini-bar, bathroom with whirlpool, separate toilet with steam shower

HOTEL RESTAURANT – LE STUBEN
Our Chef Mario Porcelli and his team endeavour to create new excellent and refined dishes every day. They are satisfied with only the best for our guests. Our staff in the Stuben and the dining rooms has the specific job of creating a welcoming environment, setting the tables lovingly without neglecting any detail.

You can decide whether to have dinner in the Alpine Pine Stube, the white Stube, the Schlosser Stube, the Rock-climber’s Stube dating back to the 18th century with photographs of famous climbers of the Alps and the Dolomites or the Park Dining Room with its large windows with a panoramic view over the Grand Park.

Furthermore, a vast breakfast buffet is served in the wood-panelled Stube rooms. Enjoy sweet and spicy specialities, various cereals and muesli, fresh croissants and many local types of bread. Crêpes, crunchy wafers and egg dishes are freshly prepared by our chef.

ALPENROYAL GOURMET RESTAURANT
Caterpillars turn into colourful butterflies, buds bloom into scented flowers and seeds become succulent grapes. This is how the Creator made our beautiful world: from something extremely simple, nature is able to create something special. In this wonderful circle of life, man too can be creative.

This is the ethos behind our gourmet restaurant at Alpenroyal Grand Hotel; the restaurant’s chef uses the fruits of the great oceans, Alpine herbs and plants, Mediterranean and Indian flavours, tempting treats and the most tender fillets to create refined and appetizing dishes to sate both palate and soul. Come and visit us, we cannot wait to show you first-hand.

MARIO PORCELLI
Chef de cuisine at Alpenroyal
The Hotel Alpenroyal ***** is proud to provide a young cooking talent space for his creativity. Mario Porcelli does not originally come from the Alps or the Dolomites, but from the Mediterranean region of Apulia in Italy. The easy-going character and the creativity of Mario is due to his southern roots.

He loves to try out new things and to refine his art in order to amaze our guests with his new creations. Remarkable are characteristics like the selection of fresh high-quality products and his ethical respect for raw materials…. royal moments … in royal cuisine.

RESTAURANT ALPENGRILLROYAL
A fine selection of tasty meat and fish courses – including Irish beef tenderloin, English lamb chops, wild turbot, squids and aubergine rolls – are grilled on the sun-drenched terrace in our park, surrounded by the beautiful summer landscape of the Dolomites.

We like to spoil our guest with creative salads, vegetables and hors d’oeuvre, and last but not least, with delicious titbits such as fruit or desserts to end the meal with style. The colours, perfumes and fresh air of the Dolomites are the perfect fellow guests at the AlpenGrillRoyal Restaurant.

BAR & LOUNGE
The Bar&Lounge in the Alpenroyal awaits with irresistible drinks and snacks around the clock. Treat yourself to a fine espresso in the morning or explore the variety of flavours of the Italian ‘aperitivo’, served with tasty bites to eat. But the Bar&Lounge offers even more.

TEA TIME
The afternoon tea is always a nice surprise: taste the most famous tea mixes in the world like Darjeeling or Earl Grey prepared according to British traditions.

CAKES FROM OUR PATISSERIE
In the Bar&Lounge you can find small selection of fine cakes and sweet delights. Treat yourself to something nice…

TIME FOR AN APERITIF…
Coloured and tasty snacks are served at the bar when it’s aperitif time. Nothing is more beautiful than enjoying the sunset with a good drink in great company.

AFTER DINNER…
..you can enjoy the pianobar live music. Now it’s time for a grappa or try one of the noble liquors and distillates…, it’s time for… royal whisky moments. And now it’s also time to think about the day gone by and to look forward to the next day, and to make your plans before your eyes get tired and the cosy Suite awaits you.

BILLIARD ROOM
How do you fancy a relaxing game of billiards in the evening? The Alpenroyal has its own billiard room.

SMOKING AREA
Probably no other hotel in the Dolomites has such a spacious and bright smoking room. We also serve your favourite whisky in the winter garden next to the Bar&Lounge. Philosophising about God and the world is easy with a cigar and a glass of something good.

EVENTS
Company outings, car meetings or weddings. Many years of experience in event planning are what sets the Alpenroyal apart. Beside the perfect location, the Alpenroyal is a dependable local partner. Our strengths are in organisation, local knowledge and the availability and procurement of the necessary contacts. Play it safe when planning your perfect event in the Alps.

WATER WORLD
If one day you should not feel like going for or walk or skiing, or if the weather is uncertain, the outdoor swimming pool is a valid alternative for exercise. The Alpenroyal deliberately chose a pool with a linear shape so that its guests could have an area in which to enjoy healthy physical exercise.

In fact, swimming is considered one of the healthiest sporting activities and an excellent alternative to treks and days on skis. The underwater music will further reinvigorate your energies.

When you feel tired and your muscles are sore, you can move on to the outdoor hydro massage pool and feel your body relax after your physical work-out … royal body moments in the Dolomites. The Alpenroyal offers 5 different water surfaces with different temperatures and a total of more than 2,200 m².

SAUNA WORLD
this is the philosophy of the new Wellness area of the Hotel Alpenroyal. Inaugurated in December 2016, it offers different categories of Saunas to ensure the best privacy possible to the guests. Having fun, relaxing, even sweating will be enjoyable and will help to reinvigorate the body and feel new energy. With swimsuit or naked, this is the perfect place for everyone.

FITNESS WORLD
Fitness for body and soul…For the most dynamic guests, Val Gardena offers the best options to train outdoor both during summer and winter season. To exercise in the hotel, our brand new Fitness room has TECHNOGYM facilities available with breathtaking view on the Dolomites.

GRAND PARC
Alpenroyal offers one of the best park in the Alps, with different local plants and water areas, quiet tiny places to enjoy the sun and the magnificent Dolomites. To rest and relax, in the wintergarden a Chill Out area is at guests disposal with a warm and crackle fireplace, surrounded by a 360° Dolomite view.

RELAXATION AREAS
Alpenroyal Grand Hotel offers wide spaces to its guests and for this reason we created different relaxations oasis where our guests can rest and relax after a long day of sport or after a sauna

BEAUTY & MASSAGES
Wouldn’t it be great to be completely relaxed again and have some private time for yourself? Forget the trials and tribulations of everyday life and visit our Alpenroyal SPA.

Relaxation and well-being are our main goals. Regain physical energy and inner harmony with the variety of beauty treatments which are tailored exactly to your wishes and to the requirements of your skin. Our beauticians will take care of you and will be happy to advise you.

Discover individual beauty with the famous products of Maria Galland – Paris. Welcome to the world of beauty care. A world that appeals to all the senses. For specific, effective care that goes under the skin, benefiting both body and mind. The Alpenroyal Spa Team will be glad to welcome you!

AMAS STUDY – WHAT IS IT?
The positive effect of a vacation in the mountains-To be active in Val Gardena is healthy! Now it has been proven: a several-week stay in the mountains is healthy for you.

This is the result of a medical-sports science project called AMAS 2000 (Austrian Moderate Altitude Study 2000), which – between 1998 and 2000 – did a long-time-study on the effects of a hiking vacation in the mountains on the human organism.

The scientists discovered that an active vacation at a altitude starting from 1.400 m has a positive effect on the overall state of health. So it has finally also been scientifically confirmed that hiking in Val Gardena is healthy.

The positive effects are: the improvement of fat and sugar metabolism, a clear lowering of high blood pressure, and the improvement of oxygen transport by the red blood cells.

During an active vacation in Val Gardena the quality of sleep, the duration of sleep and the ability to sleep improve as well. Therefore: enjoy the beauty of nature and come to visit us at Alpenroyal in Val Gardena.

HIKING
Take in the view of the natural paradise of the Dolomites; it couldn’t be more beautiful. For many people, the Dolomites are the most beautiful mountains in the world. There is a good reason why they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Seeing this natural wonder once is at the top of many people’s bucket list.

The peaks of the Dolomites are extraordinary whatever the time of day, whatever the season. On a morning hike at sunrise or the alpenglow in the evening, the Dolomites are simply spectacular.

There are numerous well signposted hikes – easy and challenging, steep and flat – that lead through this natural paradise. The idyllic mountain huts with their traditional ‘Kaiserschmarrn’ also encourage you to linger. Anyone who has ever visited the Dolomites carries them forever in their heart.

CLIMBING
The architect Le Corbusier considered the Dolomites to be the most beautiful structures on earth. They are the best climbing mountains in the world for generations of climbers. For climbing fans, the Dolomites offer stunning via ferrata, remote Dolomite peaks and magnificent views.

GARDENA GUIDES
If you want special mountain experiences, you need a competent partner. For this reason, you should trust the organisation and company of the Gardena Guides.

Their strengths lie in their well-founded training, their many years of experience and a keen sense for the well-being of their guests. Our Gardena Guides transform every tour into a unique mountain experience.

MOUNTAIN BIKE
The Dolomites send the hearts of mountain bike lovers racing. After all, the area around the Sella massif has a lot to offer. Countless trails of varying degrees of difficulty, the renowned Sellaronda MTB tour and the legendary bike events are just some of the highlights worth mentioning. Racing bikes and e-bikes are also welcome, of course.

SELLARONDA MTB TRACK TOUR
This multifaceted MTB tour takes place in the middle of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, around the Sella massif. The Sellaronda MTB tour (clockwise) is a full day tour, on single trails, paths and forest roads. The ascents are usually managed by mountain railways.

However, you have to have average riding skills on the descents. The Sellaronda counter-clockwise MTB tour is particularly suitable for e-bikes and cyclists who prefer to ride uphill.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SCHOOL
The Mountain Bike School of Selva is made up of qualified instructors for teaching and accompanying mountain-bike groups. From the beginner to freeride adventurer, each one will find the right offer for him in MTB School Val Gardena.

Organized on top with a varied weekly programme, which provides for each day a different excursion is able to satisfy even the highest demands of experienced cyclists. Even for road cyclists.

TOP BIKE EVENTS
In summer, Val Gardena hosts two bike events that couldn’t be more different: Sellaronda Hero and Sellaronda Bike Day. The legendary Sellaronda Hero attracts amateur cyclists and professional athletes from all over the world year after year. It’s a very challenging race that pushes mountain bikers to their limits.

Sellaronda Bike Day, on the other hand, is much more sedate. The Sella mountain pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists on this day. It is an opportunity for the whole family or a bunch of friends to enjoy the beauty of the Dolomites in peace.

GOLF
All eight of the golf courses in South Tyrol have one thing in common. They are encircled by the enchanting South Tyrolean backdrop, which couldn’t be more beautiful.

Lush green mountain pastures, imposing mountain landscapes, sweeping views, golfing almost becomes secondary. Professional or beginner, a golf holiday in South Tyrol offers you the finest manicured golf courses, all of which meet the most exacting standards.

EQUITATION
Nearby Alpenroyal you find the horse centre “Pozzamanigoni”, which offers horse riding lessons, day trips, a pony club, horse pension and riding competitions. Another beautiful riding stable is located in Santa Cristina at Monte Pana.

RAFTING
Rafting, Canyoning and Hydrospeed are just some of the possible activities in the Dolomites. Adrenaline is guaranteed. We rely only on expert teams, which guarantee maximum safety, and respect nature to have the most fun.

Different tours are suitable for both, beginners and experts. Admire the spectacular water-nature…Do you want to go down the rope from a huge waterfall in a pool of clear water? If yes, this adventure is for you.

NORDIC WALKING
Nordic Walking – means to move and keep fit every part of your body, but also fun and experiencing nature up close! This new trend is a scientific method of the revolutionary movement in nature. You walk with special poles.

This allows you to bind 90% of the muscles, reduce by 30% the physical effort and consume 46% more energy than traditional jogging. It is ideal for those who want to exercise and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Val Gardena is the ideal place to practice this innovative sport, more beautiful and effective in hilly terrain.

PARAGLIDING
Selva di Val Gardena is a wonderful place to admire the clear sky, but it’s even nicer when you look at it from above, trying to touch the cold beauty of the Dolomites with your finger. If you are not an experienced skydiver, try to jump in tandem with a pilot qualified in tandem flights. You’ll be fascinated, we guarantee that…

HELICOPTER FLIGHT
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over the Dolomites – don’t miss this adventure! You can start right beneath the Alpenroyal, because we have our own heliport.

ICE SKATING
In Selva Alta Val Gardena ice skating is possible in both, summer and winter. The Ice Stadium is open to the public with its skates rental and dressing room, but it can also be reserved for private groups. Also available are skating camps and stages for children during the summer with coaches of international repute.

DOLOMITES – UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
The Puez-Odle Group is the sixth of the 9 areas in the Dolomites – on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Since 27th June 2009 the Dolomites are a UNESCO World Nature Heritage Site. They belong to the 50 most beautiful landscapes of Europe and 199 worldwide!

The Dolomites, with their multitude of shapes and colours, very high towers which stand out against the sky, impressive walls and peaks full of crevasses enchant legendary mountaineers and world famous celebrities. Paul Grohmann, the first person to climb the Sassolungo and the Three Peaks, was fascinated by these “pale mountains”.

Through the publication of books and films, the climber from Val Gardena, actor and director Luis Trenker has made “the mountains of his homeland” famous all over the world.

According to Reinhold Messner, the world-famous mountaineer, the Dolomites are “the most beautiful mountains in the world”, while the architect Le Corbusier describes them as “the finest natural architecture in the world”.

Quite rightly so. Anyone who has visited Paris will always dream of being able to return to the foot of the Eiffel Tour or to the Louvre. Anyone who has been to the Caribbean will not be able to help singing the praises of their white beaches.

Who has seen the Dolomites will always return. In fact the whole world visits Val Gardena and the Dolomites. Because Val Gardena is one of the pearls of the Dolomites.

SELVA VAL GARDENA
During winter, a white fairy-tale scenery. Come summer it turns into a unique and beautiful natural landscape. During every season the world of the Dolomites presents its one-of-a-kind charm in an array of stunning beauty.

The towns of Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva Gardena (only 6 miles distance) not only offer beautiful nature scenes, but also a wide variety of art and culture.

Ortisei 1236 m, S. Cristina 1428 m and Selva Gardena 1563 m are situated at an altitude of 1200 to 1700 meters above sea level. The alpine meadows and ski slopes rise up to 2518 m and the mountain peaks up to 3181 m.

ART, CULTURE AND TRADITION
When the locals talk to each other, they mostly speak a language called Ladin. The origins of the language go back to the Roman Empire, when the legions marched into Rhaetia.

The Latin of the conquerors was mixed with the language of the native Rhaetians. During more than four centuries of Roman rule, this Rhaetian language spread from the Swiss Alps to the Adriatic.

When the Germanic tribes of the Bavarians and Alemanni moved south in the 6th century, the area of the Rhaetian language was split up, leaving enclaves in which the language has survived against all obstacles right down to the present day, e.g. in the canton of Grisons, in the Dolomites (Val Gardena, Val Badia, Val di Fassa, Livinallongo, Cortina) and Friuli.

The sense for art in Val Gardena is known all over the world, especially the sacral and profane wood carving art. Seeing with the hands, feeling with the eyes: this is how handcrafts become art. Feelings, imagination and will take shape. Wood carving has a long history in Val Gardena.

It developed at the start of the 17th century in order to get through the long winters. Up to one hundred years ago, Val Gardena was still a secluded high-alpine valley, which was difficult to access. Hence, the inhabitants were forced to make a second income.

Wood carving in winter, and distributing and selling all over the world in summer. Necessity developed into art, and the most precious pieces can be visited in the Ladin Museum.

Website: www.alpenroyal.com

Rooms: 54

Price: from 375 EUR per night