De LEN
Contemporary Alpine — minimalist rooms in warm reclaimed wood, smart sustainability tech, wellness-first ethos. Feels considered rather than showy. Think design-hotel sensibility applied to mountain living.
The complimentary Merende snack corner in Il Salotto living room (first floor) stocks cookies, coffee, juice, and water all day — good to know before you buy anything from the bar
Why It Matters
One of the first hotels in the Dolomites to earn ClimaHotel certification (2024). The SOLS electromagnetic wellness technology under every bed is genuinely unusual — not a marketing gimmick but a measurable system developed with Swiss university research. Part of the Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana group, sharing DNA with the celebrated Borgo Egnazia in Puglia.
Hotel de LEN opened in 2022 out of a full gut-renovation of the historic Hotel Impero, right on Cortina's main drag. The whole thing is built around wood — reclaimed stone pine and fir sourced locally and worked by Ampezzo artisans, etched with the traditional 'fer da segnà' family marks that now form the hotel's logo. But it goes deeper than aesthetics: Swiss-developed Magma13 panels under every bed actively reduce electromagnetic pollution, and a whole-room air filtration system means you genuinely sleep better here. The rooftop spa, the all-day restaurant, and a speakeasy-style bar downstairs round out what is, by Cortina standards, a refreshingly considered place to stay.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
De Len Suite
On the fifth floor — the highest in the building — with a panoramic window framing the main Dolomites peaks. The hotel's top accommodation. Full details on size are listed as 85 on the official site (likely sq m given the context). Book well in advance for peak ski season.
Deluxe Room
Same footprint as the Premium but the private terrace here faces the mountains rather than the street — the better view of the two. A proper restorative room with all the wellness tech in place.
Double · 28 sqmFamily Room
The family option: a double bed plus a sofa bed, sleeping up to three. The private terrace faces Cortina's iconic bell tower and the surrounding Dolomites — one of the better views in the building.
Double + Sofa Bed · 30 sqmJunior Suite
Open-plan layout with a proper lounge area — the first room type that genuinely feels spacious. Bathroom steps up to both walk-in shower and bathtub. Private terrace included. Enough room to actually do a yoga session, which the hotel apparently intended.
Double · 36 sqmPremium Room
A step up in space with a private terrace overlooking one of Cortina's main streets. Modern bathroom with shower. The terrace is a genuine selling point — you can sit outside without being seen.
Double · 28 sqmSuperior Room
A warm entry-level room with handcrafted wooden furnishings and views over Cortina. Modern bathroom with shower. SOLS Magma13 under-bed panels and air filtration throughout.
Double · 25 sqmSuperior Room with Balcony
Slightly cosier than the standard Superior, but with the bonus of a private balcony overlooking the lanes of Cortina. Available with either a double or twin configuration.
Double or Twin · 23 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Free ski shuttle stops directly outside the hotel, serving both the Faloria ski area (Funivia Faloria cable car) and the Tofana ski area (Freccia nel Cielo cable car).
On-site ski room with a heating machine for boots and gloves. A portable truck handles gear transport at end of day. Ski passes also available.
Cooking classes with a local/regional food focus, bookable through the hotel.
A rental shop is located directly across the road from the hotel. The hotel also has on-site equipment rental available.
Guided hikes into the Dolomites arranged via the hotel's local advisor. Nearby trails include Lago di Sorapis, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and Cinque Torri.
Arrangeable through the hotel's local advisor. Seasonal winter activity.
Guided snowshoeing excursions arranged through the hotel's local advisor.
Each guest is assigned a dedicated local advisor before arrival. They handle itinerary planning, restaurant bookings, and activity arrangements across both winter and summer seasons.
Morning yoga sessions on the spa rooftop terrace in warmer months, with views across the Cortina valley.
Craft workshops drawing on Ampezzo's woodworking heritage, bookable through the hotel. Cooking classes also available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A meeting space at the end of the lounge that can be converted into a private dining room. 24-hour business center and coworking space also available.
Spacious first-floor lounge with plush velvet sofas, art (including a photograph by MASBEDO), and a complimentary Merende snack corner with cookies, coffee, juice, and water available all day.
Books about the Dolomites region scattered throughout the lounge spaces.
On-site art gallery featuring works including photography and local art.
Online virtual tour of the hotel available at topviewtrail.com.
Included in room rate. Order-at-table buffet style with sweet and savoury items; gluten-free options available. Also open to non-guests.
Dogs under 35 kg welcome. Beds and bowls provided for €50/night. Must be declared in advance.
Magma13 under-bed panels (developed with Swiss university research) in all rooms to reduce electromagnetic pollution. Complemented by Orpheus and Astreo systems and whole-room air filtration.
On-site designer retail on the property.
Hotel provides reusable water bottles for in-room use, with still and sparkling water fountains on property.
Private outdoor car park 400 metres from the hotel. Self-parking €25/day; valet parking €50/day. Not ideal for those who want door-to-door parking.
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