Ortisei, Italy / ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI

Family-owned for over two centuries the Adler exudes refinement, its traditionally-dressed staff always discreetly on hand to see to every need. Oak floors grace elegant rooms and suites, many with balcony and panoramic views; connecting rooms being available as well as bright family suites with separate children’s room. The hotel’s loyal clientele appreciates the high-end epicurean cuisine which melds lighter Mediterranean fare with the hearty dishes of the southern Tyrol – Chef Leonhard Rainer using only the freshest, finest local produce. Half board includes five-course gourmet meals - experienced sommeliers are on hand to advise on selections from the 300-bottle-plus wine cellar. In the renowned spa, equipped with 34 treatment rooms, rituals range from Alpine to Ayurveda; the indoor and outdoor pools of the expansive Water World beckon for further relaxation.

An escalator leads directly from the ski room to the Sedeca cable car and links to the Sella Ronda, or catch the hotel shuttle to the nursery slopes. In the upper-floor kids’ club activities encompass climbing, basketball and cinema - staff will also take children to and from ski school.