"Run by the welcoming Pezzei family, this hotel goes above and beyond for guests – nothing is too much trouble. Italians take their food very seriously, as does Col Alto; at breakfast, there is a vast buffet, with omelettes and crepes made to order at the egg station. One night a week, the restaurant lays on a four-course, Ladin-themed dinner, to introduce guests to the local cuisine. The spa is also a highlight, with a herbal bath and salt steam grotto. The hotel is a short walk from the slopes, and it’s possible to ski back to the door at the end of the day. " - Nicola Iseard