"Dating to 1826 and situated on the main thoroughfare, this Cortina d’Ampezzo landmark has been fully renovated and relaunched under the stewardship of hotelier Aldo Melpignano. Interiors by Vicky Charles update traditional alpine wood and classic furnishings with contemporary art and bold pops of color, while dining covers both a fine-dining restaurant and a casual restaurant and bar on a veranda overlooking the town. Additional features include a private club for music, cocktails and networking, winter shuttle service to nearby ski lifts, and a 2,475-square-foot spa offering post-ski treatments. It has also joined the Leading Hotels of the World. From $700." - Laura Itzkowitz