Gayle and I had a wonderful stay of 3 nights here. Cavallino d'Oro is right on the Main Square…read more(Piazza Kraus) and features a welcoming Tirolean character and superb service by Stefan, Suzanne, and their very attentive staff. This is one of those review situations where Gayle and I could add a 6th Star. It's easy to be charmed by Castelrotto/Kastelruth, which has an appealing village character, mountains in the background, a traffic free center, centuries of history, friendly and engaging locals, and small town family feel. That last point further emphasized at the nearby central bus stop that was across the street from a school. In the morning when we were heading out, parents were walking their kids to school, while in the late afternoon when we returned, our public SAD bus dropped us off and immediately loaded up with lots of happy children as a school bus to take that group home. The center of Village action is Piazza Kraus, that includes a cool bell tower (with Chapel), a Catholic Church that seems plain on the outside, but is amazingly appointed and spiritual on the inside, and the Cavallino d'Oro. There were many highlights during our stay including: - A nicely appointed room, with lots of space to move around or hang out, a good strong hot shower, and comfortable beds. - An exceptionally good restaurant. We had Dinner there one night on their half-board plan, which was not only "Kick Ass", but a great value for the money. The breakfasts were also excellent and the Dining Room itself almost begs you to stay a little bit longer (especially at our table that had the alpine view). - A comfortable lounge area where Gayle and I would sit in comfortable chairs, with a drink from the bar, and hang out. A good Wi-Fi signal is available throughout the Hotel, but it almost seemed like a shame to use it in such relaxing and romantic circumstances. - Free laundry machines in the basement. Unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to use the steam room and sauna just across the hall. - Great Advice. The Hotel has lots of available literature on tourist choices in the area and Hotel staff were very accommodating with various inquiries. I witnessed one teenage guest who had a question about leather bags being sold as part of the Thursday morning market on the Square. The person at the front desk accompanied her out to several of the booths and helped her decide on a choice. I was interested in buying a cow bell, which I thought was the perfect and authentic Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm momento. Stefan was quick to suggest the local Coop, which had a wide variety of these genuine items. I'm not sure when Gayle and I would have the next chance to visit the South Tyrol of Italy. Maybe we should come during the Winter Holidays featuring the Castelrotto Christmas Market, the appearance of Krampus, or a performance by the Kastelruther Spatzen folk music group? If that happens (God willing), we'll surely be staying at the Cavallino d'Oro.

This is a really lovely place to stay!…read more * The rooms are beautiful (we stayed in a "superior suite" with its own little garden for two nights, and then moved to a smaller room on the third floor after that (as the amazing suite was already booked...) * The baths are big enough for two people to soak in after a long day hiking/climbing mountains * The food is simple, but really good quality. Our breakfast *and* dinner was included in the price. The dinner consisted of lovely three or four course meals every evening. They get you to choose what you'd like to eat for dinner at breakfast, so it stops them wasting food as they know what they'll need to cook. * The wine they suggest to go with the daily menu was lovely, and cheap as chips. * There is a sauna and steam room that you can book for a bit of private relaxation (free) * They even have a washing machine and dryer that you can use for free (which is perfect if you've already been travelling for a while before you get here...) * All the staff seem to be multilingual. I was impressed by their speedy switching from German to Italian, but everyone had excellent English too. * The wifi works well, although it is a little slow. I would be happy to stay here again.

Hotel: 5 stars Restaurant: 4 stars…read more Hotel services and facilities are impeccable. If you stay at the hotel, they offer €20 dinner for the guest (salad bar + 5 courses). It is a super great deal especially you don't have to drive outside after sauna. The food looks modern. My only complain is that there are no soul in their food. The plating looks amazing, but the sauces on the plate feels so disconnected. I feel like some of the ingredients are only put on the plant for presentation. And not every ingredients are meaningful on the dish. The morning breakfast bar however, was really great. Lots of local ingredients to choose from and they have a great selections of honey. I would recommend staying at this hotel and try their dinner. Just don't be expecting a Michelin Star meal then you should really enjoy this place.

Loved the hotel amenities and the spa. Service was universally solid, together with the dining…read moreoptions. I would qualify the Alpina hotel experience as a solid 4-star superior. The spa was one of the best I've experienced and every bit deserving of its five-star rating. The alpine ski has miles of mostly blue runs. But what this high plateau lacks in grade it makes up for in high altitude expanse. One of the highlights for me was Nordic skiing. There are extensive trails running throughout with something for every skill level. Next time I'll book it as a Nordic skiing and spa vacation.

In 1850 the Tyrolean nobleman Karl von Zallinger bought this incomparably beautiful alpine dairy…read moresituated at the foot of the Sassopiatto massive. He also gave it its name and prompted the building of a charming little church. On our first day's hike through the Alpe di Siusi, Gayle and I enjoyed the snow-crusted beauty with the craggy peaks above us and the pretty green valley below. And at the right time around Lunch, we happened upon the Zallinger "Hut". We sat outside on the deck, drank in the sun, and enjoyed our German cuisine and friendly service (cash only). It was a wonderful respite to our day and an experience that I would be keen to repeat.

Wife and I hiked around the Alps for about 10 miles and when we arrived at hotel Zollinger we were…read moregreeted with a traditional Tyrolean band playing live music and people enjoying the incredible views and delicious food. We had a simple cheese sampler, Forst beer and a Radler on the deck outside and enjoy the views in celebratory music. Our server was quite busy and a little abrupt because of the amount of people. However everyone else was very friendly. This is a hidden gem off the beaten path, literally.

From the owner: Do you know the feeling? The one you wish you could hold onto forever? That is Luxury for the Soul…read more A place of warmth and security awaits you in Seis am Schlern. With an eye for the extraordinary. A place of spiritual power with heart for moments of bliss both great and small. For us. And above all, for you. Relaxed, warm, deeply rooted.

Great, old world hotel. Mostly German is spoken in this part of Italy, but English and Italian are…read morealso spoken in the hotel. The women are dressed like maidens and every breathtaking view will remind you of the sound of music. After dinner, head down to the wine cellar for wine and cheese and they also offer a variety of strudel for your sweet tooth. Breakfast consists of eggs made to order, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, cereal, fruit juices, coffee. The church next door rings bells every 15mins, but after the first hour you don't even notice it. The hotel has mostly older guests, 65+, but if you're younger and looking for some nightlife, there is a bar down the hill (1 minute walk) that offers live music and drinks. My two gripes: the bathroom is tiny and the door is glass so you have zero privacy. The beds are a little old and creek with every turn. All in all, it was a great experience and I'm glad we checked this off of our bucket list!

Spa: 5/5 Massages and pricing: 4/5…read moreFood (breakfast): 5/5 Food (dinner): 3/5 Gym:4/5 Rooms: 5/5 Overall: 5/5 A true luxury resort with lots of ammenities. We spend a week there in Feb 2023 and had a great time skiing and enjoy the amenities in the resort. There are many spas on the premise. The heated outdoor pool was my favorite. Very easy to get an appointment at the spa and the services are reasonable prices. If I remember correctly massages are $60-70 or so for 50min. They have many classes such and yoga and some that runs in the spa. There is an adult only spa section which was nice and there is a beautiful natural cold plunge. As for the food. The breakfast was great. Dinner was a bit disappointing. We ended up only eating in twice and went out the rest of the nights even though dinner was included in our package. The rooms and the beds are comfy and the gym is well equipped.

Stayed for two nights to use as our base to hike through the Dolomites. Truly a 5 star hotel that…read morecaters to winter and summer activities. Couple that with attentive service, excellent spa facilities and excellent Tyrolean food, you will remember your stay at this resort. There is a large percentage of guests who travel from Munich which is a 3 hour drive. The resort is located in Oritsei which is a quaint mountain town that looks like it served as the original model for many North American ski towns. Nearby is Selva do Val Gardena, another popular spot for skiing and experiencing this World Heritage site.