Ancora

​I visited Hotel Ancora for dinner at the fine dining restaurant this January. The kitchen is headed by Executive Chef Andrea Chivetto, who brings impressive international expertise to the table. ​Located right in the main square of the city center, the hotel opened just a month ago. It is owned by Renzo Rosso, the famous entrepreneur who founded Diesel, and managed by the Borgo Egnazia team, known for their luxury resort in Puglia. ​I loved the hospitality. While the menu is less focused on local specialties, it offers a wonderful pan-Italian experience with dishes representing various regions from across the country. It might feel a bit broad for a traditionalist seeking local fare, but every dish was prepared to perfection. They also offer a very interesting wine list.

When we were last in Cortina about two years ago, our lament was that there was not a single top level hotel in all of Cortina - truly not one. Perhaps due to the run-up to the coming Winter Olympics, this has changed significantly with the pending opening of the Mandarin Oriental and a few renovations to older hotels. Ancora Cortina is one of the latter, having been closed for three years for what has been a fantastic renovation.||While the exterior of the hotel looks traditional, this belies the more modern but tastefully fun interiors in the public spaces on the ground floor. These were full of color and texture, with much to look at and evident high quality. The breakfast room was simpler but elegant whereas the dining room was mostly white and elegant. Truly a very well-designed interior.||This continued in our room, which was one of the smaller "suites" (so-called but still only one room - perhaps room #206?). The room was beautifully appointed, with a quite spacious bathroom (both shower and separate bath as well as a separate toilet closet), a small balcony and a (perhaps overly furnished) small sitting area. Truly very comfortable!||While we did not eat dinner at the hotel, the included breakfasts were excellent. Breakfast was offered a la carte (though included in the hotel rate), but we are unsure if this was due to this being near the end of the season and there being so very few people at the hotel (and thus not appropriate for a buffet) or if this is the normal approach - but, though less varied than a buffet, it was excellent and sufficient nonetheless. Our server was also reliably cheerful both mornings.||In fact, the staff was excellent all around. Well done Ancora to give us a 5-star experience finally in Cortina!

Came here with a large party for lunch and we were so impressed by the staff as well as the food and drink. Alessandra was warm, friendly, and engaging. She and colleague Teresa expertly handled our party’s varied needs and requests with attentive and flawless service. Highly recommended.

From the minute we arrived at this new property in Cortina D’Ampezzo the staff made us feel at home. From Brenda who welcomed us to Federico who assisted us with any questions we had, the service was impeccable. Everyone we encountered was friendly and eager to assist. The GM should be so proud of his staff! The food is amazing as well as the location. The rooms are beautiful. We were lucky to be assigned a suite that has a huge balcony overlooking the main square. I’ve traveled the world and this by far is in my top 5 hotels I’ve ever stayed in. It also was my birthday and they arranged a private birthday cake making event for us with their pastry chef. It was so much fun!!! We will return for ski season!

The real meaning of “feeling like home”. I came with my dad for a weekend, and to see this new hotel. The service is amazing they cover you of attentions, the place is simply beautiful with all the amenities needed: spa, gym, restaurant and a cozy club in the basement. We had lunch at the hotel and the quality of the food also is superb totally in line with the place. Fully recommend for that something special needed when you want to have a good time with family or friends!

This review is for the restaurant - we did not stay in the hotel. Our server Pasquel was amazing - very kind and attentive. He was the best server we had during our 10 days in Italy. Great food as well with nice views of the Main Street.

We came here TWICE as a large group and had an incredible experience. Had cocktails on the patio, service was flawless. Drinks were well made and beautifully garnished. We had a featured appetizer of the day and it was great also, highly recommend!

We waited for the menus around 10 minutes + Bought 2 white coffies on double espresso and paid 21€. Highly interesting way of ripping people off.

We stayed here two night of our 16 night Europe tour with Globus of 44 people.. This is in a cute ski town and fun to look around even though we were there in May. The mountains around the town make it very lovely and we enjoyed our stay. The female owner makes this hotel special .. she's so friendly and charming .. and does everything with flare. Dinner entrees were served under silver domes and the unveiling was coordinated for effect. Over all the food on this tour was very disappointing but this was by far one of the better meals included. This Hotel dates back to 1826 as the oldest in town. The decor and woodworking is gorgeous though you do have to watch out for splinters .. so don't shuffle your feet. The doors have real keys with the heaviest key-fabs you've ever seen and some of the door ways are so dark you would find a flashlight helpful. I thought the town, hotel and our room were very cute. Loved having a balcony to go out on with a view. The beds were super firm .. all the beds in Europe have been FIRM which wasn't my comfort preference but must be a Europe thing. the free internet was slow and spotty but enough to check in with family. We had a do not disturb sign on the door but the staff entered anyway .. to clean the room .. close the shudders etc. Didn't like they came in though we put the do not disturb sign .. but noting was stolen or seemed out of place. There is no AC or Fans .. so we were a bit too warm ... thankfully it was spring not summer. As with many in Europe they did not provide hair conditioner which is standard in areas. Even though there were a few things wrong .. the owner was so funny and charming .. we loved her and our stay. When we were leaving she got in the road and stopped traffic for all our group to cross. Now that is service!!!!!

This hotel is central to most of the daytime and nighttime activity of this ski resort. The hotel is plush with tapestry and molded, gilded wood architecture throughout the hotel lobby and rooms. The cafe over looks the main thoroughfare corso italia. You can sit and sip a beverage in the outside portion and people watch. The food is excellent is all three of the eateries.