Strada Raiser 44, Selva di Val Gardena, Italy | (888) 399-9863
Quaint, traditionally styled chalet with pretty facade
Located in picturesque nature reserve with easy access to ski slopes
Rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD/MP3 players
Many rooms open to balconies with lovely views
Health spa with Tyrolean sauna and steam room
Gardens with pool, lounge chairs, and whirlpool hot tub
Indoor and outdoor play areas and kids' club
Free shuttle to ski lifts
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No indoor pool
Some rooms on the small side
The Hotel Gardenia is a traditional mountain-style chalet hotel with elegant interiors and a home-like, family-friendly ambience. Its setting in the Puez–Odle Nature Reserve means picturesque surroundings, while a free shuttle gives easy access to nearby skiing. There's enough to keep kids and adults entertained, from spa facilities to a kids' club, and rooms have quaint alpine style, although are sometimes a bit small. Rates aren't cheap for a hotel of this caliber, but plenty of extras make it a reasonable value, especially given its stunning scenery.
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Scene
Pretty, kid-friendly chalet with elegant yet homey interiors
The Hotel Gardenia's quaint, traditional chalet architecture, carved wooden balconies bursting with colorful flowers, and playful candy-shop awning give the property's exteriors an appealing and inviting character. Inside, this family-run hotel mixes upscale yet homey interiors with the odd splash of old-school elegance in the form of antique furnishings, polished marble, and glass chandeliers. Outside, its small, tidy grounds are surrounded by the spectacular mountain scenery of the Dolomites, which are blanketed in snow during the winter months. The peace of the Gardenia's tranquil countryside surrounds, however, is occasionally broken by the squeal of a child enjoying the activities on offer at this family-oriented hotel.
Location
Nestled in the Puez–Odle Nature Reserve in Italy's South Tyrol Dolomites
The Gardenia is located in the Plan da Tieja area of the Val Gardena ski resort in Italy's South Tyrol Dolomite Mountains. Its location in the Puez–Odle Nature Reserve means some incredible hiking opportunities during the summer, while the hotel shuttle transports guests to the famous Sella Ronda ski slopes nearby during the winter months. The nearest railway station is in Bolzano, as is the nearest airport, both of which are about an hour's drive away.
Rooms
Rooms with pine walls, most of which open to balconies
The hotel has 34 rooms, all of which are largely decorated in a fresh, simple style awash with pine and regal-themed flourishes. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, DVD and MP3 players, and free Wi-Fi, while some suites also feature kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs, and even steam rooms. Bathrooms are clean and contemporary and include hairdryers, ample toiletries, robes, and slippers. Many bathrooms also have TVs. Most rooms also open up to balconies or terraces with great views of the area.
Features
Outdoor pool and wellness center with Tyrolean sauna
The hotel's mountain village-styled Wellness & Beauty Oasis spa provides guests with a range of treatments and has a traditional Tyrolean sauna and a steam room. The well-maintained garden looks out over the mountains and contains a small, circular pool and a whirlpool hot tub surrounded by lounge chairs. Kids have access to indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a kids' club with all-day activities to keep them occupied. The hotel's restaurant serves locally influenced fare in a salon with knotty pine booths with carvings of curlicues and grapes and a few large crucifixes hanging on its walls. A free shuttle takes guests to ski lifts and free parking and free Wi-Fi are also available on-site.
