sst03

Can anyone recommend a place to stay in the Dolomites. We'll be coming from Lake Garda on our way to Venice. It's our honeymoon so someplace nice would be ideal!

FlyFish

We did the same route on our honeymoon a few years ago. The classiest place to stay in the area, and one of the best hotels in all of Italy, is the Parkhotel Laurin in Bolzano. We had a huge room up on the top floor with an all marble bath that was about the size of a typical European hotel room all by itself. Bolzano is at the west end of the Great Dolomites road, so you can head out in the morning for Cortina, then turn south for Venice. We stayed the next night in Belluno, then into Venice on the day after.

Bailey

Oh, this place is a gem!!!!

we were there again in May.....
Uhrerhof Deur....it's located in Ortisei..very beautiful location.....please check out the web-site. www.uhrerhof.com
Very comfortable...lovely rooms/suites w/ balconies & incredible views.
The meals are superb!!
Approximately $150 euros per night, including breakfast & dinner!!

Happy honeymoon!!

sst03

Thanks FlyFish and Bailey! Both places look splendid. Have either of you stayed in Lake Como or Portofino?

FlyFish

I have not. Our route took us up the west shore of Lake Garda (quite a drive, with the road high above the lake for much of the way, alternating between sheer ledges and rock tunnels) from Sirmione to Riva , both of which we enjoyed very much.

Steve_James

You will get more of a mountain 'feel' if you stay in Ortisei rather than Bolzano, which is at low altitude and not in the Dolomites proper.

Hope this helps ...

Steve

sst03

Thanks Steve - we'll check it out. Is there someplace that you've stayed that you could recommend?

Mariarosa

I agree with Steve that staying on one of the smaller towns in the mountains itself would be lovely. Besides Ortisei, there is also Castelrotto which is a small, traditional town in the Dolomites. We stayed at the Cavallino d'Oro, which was very nice (not luxurious, but nice). Website is www.cavallino.it. There are many small towns in the Cortina-Val Gardena-Val di Fassa-Val di Fiemme-Alta Badia area. They are all filled with hotel-chalets.

Check out:
www.dolomiti.it/eng/
www.dolomiti.com
And even if you're not skiing, check out the hotel guide at:
http://www.dolomitisuperski.com/cont...3&MES=4503

Steve_James

We stayed at the Hotel Miramare(****) in Corvara two years ago and will definitely return - I can recommend it. Great views of Sella and Sassongher.

Corvara is a pleasant resort in a lovely setting.

Steve

greg

I have read many mentioning driving between Cortina and Bolzano. The map I have shows numerous 8-12% grade sections on rt 48. Is this a very winding road not recommended for those who gets car sick easily? How does this compare to rt 203 from Belluno - completely different scenic views?

SloJan

Here is another recommendation for Corvara. We stayed at the Posta Zirm Hotel which was absolutely wonderful. The spa there was very beautiful and very feng shui!

Another hotel that is on luxurylink.com is Hotel Rosa Alpina. We drove by it and it looks wonderful. It is located in Cassiano.

Cheers,
Jan

Steve_James

Greg - The Cortina-Bolzano route crosses several passes with hairpin bends.

If you take it slowly with lots of stops, wouldn't that help? There are several lovely villages en route for coffee stops - and most people stop at the top of the passes to walk and enjoy the views.

En route there is also the LAGAZUOI cable car ride - one of the most spectacular in the Alps.

It would be a pity to miss that route - you will see some of the best Dolomite scenery!

The route from Belluno is nowhere near as scenic until you get to Alleghe.

Hope this helps ...

Steve

P.S If you want to avoid hairpin bends at all costs, the Val Pusteria route from Cortina via Dobbiaco - Brunico - Bressanone is attractive and doesn't cross any passes.

jabez

Baily
What a great looking place and the prices are nice. You're tempting me to change some of my plans for this years trip. We have not done the Dolomites yet.