Cortina d'Ampezzo has been Italy's premier mountain address since the 1950s, when it hosted the Winter Olympics and became the playground of the Italian aristocracy, European royalty, and whatever version of the international jet set was operating at the time. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics have put it back at the centre of global attention. And into this moment, seventy years after its original heyday, one of the town's historic hotels has returned.
Grand Hotel Ampezzo reopened on March 1, 2026. The building dates to the 1920s. The original façade — cream with light-blue window surrounds — has been preserved exactly. Everything behind it has been rebuilt for 2026.
TL;DR: Grand Hotel Ampezzo reopened March 1, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo — 70 rooms and suites including 30 suites, The Longevity SPA across 1,000 sqm with biohacking protocols, and the Cucina restaurant. Steps from the Faloria cable car. The best-timed luxury hotel opening in the Dolomites in a generation.
Why the Timing Matters
Cortina's luxury hospitality market has been rebuilding since the 2026 Winter Olympics were announced. The town sits at 1,224 metres in the Ampezzo valley, ringed by the Dolomites on all sides — the UNESCO-listed limestone massif that turns pink at dusk and orange at dawn in what locals call enrosadüra. The Faloria, Tofana, and Cristallo ski areas connect to 140 kilometres of piste. In summer, the same terrain becomes hiking, cycling, and Via Ferrata country.
What Cortina has historically lacked, relative to Gstaad, St. Moritz, or Courchevel, is a hotel that genuinely matches the setting. The Grand Hotel Ampezzo, part of the DHOM Collection, is the most serious attempt to address that gap since the original property first opened a century ago.
The Rooms: 70 Accommodations, 30 Suites
The hotel is spread across six floors with 70 rooms, of which 30 are suites. The suite breakdown is specific: 8 junior suites, 14 suites, 4 premier suites, 3 deluxe suites, and the Ampezzo Royal Suite — approximately 110 square metres, finished in Verde Alpi marble, with views of the surrounding peaks from every principal room.
The interior design is by French firm Zuretti Design, working in what the hotel describes as "classic contemporary" — panelled walls in warm cream and putty tones, custom furnishings, walnut wood, Botticino marble, soft velvets, black brass fittings. The palette is drawn from the natural materials of the Dolomites: stone, wood, snow. Most rooms face the mountains directly.
The Longevity SPA: Biohacking at Altitude
The spa is the hotel's most distinctive statement. The Longevity SPA occupies 1,000 square metres — one of the largest spa footprints in Cortina — and was developed in collaboration with The Longevity Suite, an Italian brand specialising in science-backed longevity protocols. It is their third property in Italy, and the one most directly positioned around altitude wellness.
The programme combines traditional Alpine rituals (sauna, hammam, Turkish bath, sensory showers, ice room) with advanced biohacking protocols: the Cryosuite Total Body, diagnostic health check-ups, personalised longevity treatments, and Blue Zone philosophy sessions designed around the principles that characterise the world's longest-lived populations. The heated pool sits at the spa's centre, lined with Jolie Grey marble and natural wood, with Dolomite-inspired carved stone artwork at one end.
Dining: Cucina and Ampezzino Café
The restaurant is called Cucina — an Italian fine dining room on the ground floor, focused on Dolomite-influenced Italian cuisine with a seasonal tasting menu and à la carte service. The ground floor also houses Ampezzino Café, a cocktail bar and café serving breakfast through aperitivo, with contemporary mixology and a programme of classics. The bar's design extends the hotel's interior palette into a more social register — the right place to end a day on the slopes before dinner.
The Olympics Factor
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics run from February 6 to 22, 2026 — meaning the hotel opened its doors in the immediate aftermath of one of the most significant events in Cortina's modern history. The Olympics infrastructure upgrades (road improvements, new cable cars, expanded snowmaking) will outlast the Games themselves, and the international visibility of the location will shift permanently. For guests planning ahead, the post-Olympic period — late March through early April 2026 for late-season skiing, and June through September for summer mountain seasons — represents the best-value entry point before the next wave of demand.
If you're planning a broader Italian mountain and city itinerary, our story on Rosewood Rome covers the other major 2026 opening worth building around at the other end of the country.
What You Actually Want to Know
When did Grand Hotel Ampezzo reopen?
March 1, 2026. The property soft-opened February 1, 2026 and reached full operational capacity on March 1. It is fully open and taking reservations. Address: Via XXIX Maggio 39, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo (BL). Tel: +39 0436 808070.
How many rooms does Grand Hotel Ampezzo have?
70 rooms and suites across six floors, including 30 suites. Suite categories range from junior suites to the Ampezzo Royal Suite at approximately 110 square metres, finished in Verde Alpi marble. Most rooms face the Dolomites directly.
What is The Longevity SPA at Grand Hotel Ampezzo?
A 1,000 sqm wellness facility developed with The Longevity Suite brand, combining traditional Alpine treatments (sauna, hammam, ice room) with advanced biohacking protocols including the Cryosuite Total Body, diagnostic health assessments, and personalised longevity programmes. One of the largest spa footprints in Cortina.
What are the best times to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo?
December through March for skiing (Cortina connects to 140km of piste across Faloria, Tofana, and Cristallo areas). June through September for hiking, cycling, and Via Ferrata in the Dolomites. Late March to early April offers late-season skiing at lower prices. The shoulder seasons on either side of the peak ski season are the best value.
How far is Cortina from Venice and Milan?
Approximately 2.5 hours by car from Venice (160km) and 4.5 hours from Milan (340km). The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo (VCE), which offers connections to most major European hubs. Private helicopter transfers from Venice to Cortina take approximately 30 minutes.
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By Noon Travel Editors | May 14, 2026
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