COMO Alpina Dolomites

As a seasoned traveler, who has stayed at Como properties before, I must admit that I was disappointed by my recent stay at Como Alpina. While the images and closed road rules suggest a very private experience, note that the ski gondola terminus station is literally right next to the hotel, dumping hundreds of tourists everyday in the summer. Ski hotels also don't have air conditioning so you need to keep your outside door open during the day and at night, which is unfortunate since the noise of the ski lift machinery runs from about 7:30 am to 7 pm every day. The food at the Como was also underwhelming with strange menu combinations which often attempted to blend Italian and German cuisine, which is not a good combination. While the location of the hotel is in many respects ideal, there are many other high end hotels in the Dolomites that are much more intimate, with better value. Given the nearly $1000 a night rate, which did not include dinner, I would recommend other options.

An exquisite resort, complete with extraordinary mountain views, attentive staff, impeccably clean + comfortable accommodations, and outstanding restaurant options. Bonus: happy cows grazing in a nearby pasture; a heavenly spa with water beds, saunas, and much more; welcome goodie bags for children; billiards, telescopes, and the most fun indoor-outdoor pool I’ve yet to encounter! It’s very hard to leave this place. And when you do, you’ll want to return as soon as possible. Thank you to the entire team for making our 3 nights there so special!

The hotel staff was amazing. The setting is impossible to beat - nestled in a broad curve of the mountains under which there are endless rolling fields. We’re so glad we got to spend some time here, and can’t wait to come back!

When it comes to the Alpe di Susi, there are many options to choose from. From small Refuges to boutique Hotels nested in the Alpe. The Como, a very large structure, another option amongst the many. It is challenging to offer an impeccable curated experience in very large settings. The overall experience is a good one, a bit impersonal but good. The rooms are a bit noisy due to the cable car operating just a few yards away. Air conditioning is only available in a few suites located in a detached building. It can be warm at night so sleeping with the windows open is a must. The property has 3 restaurants. One serves a good selection of Pizza, but the overall quality does not match the one found in the different Malgas/Hutte located around the Alpe. Their cuisine is far superior, especially at the Zallinger Restaurant. The SPA area is very large, its Management "stuffy" as, unfortunately, it is in many SPAs. The common areas are clean, and very well decorated. The hotel structure is 30 years old, but it has been remodeled. The corridors are dark. Staff is a hit-and-miss as it is in many large properties. The guides are knowledgable and offer many useful suggestions. If you travel with children the property offers wide and secure spaces where they can play, including a dedicated play ground.. I am not in love with the property's design, but that is a personal opinion. The concierge offers excellent service and it is essential to discover all the Alpe has to offer. 4 1/2 stars.

Amazing accommodations. Perfectly situated with views from all areas of the hotel. Excellent service, attention to detail. Especially loved that they had a little snack section set up in the bar area for hungry hikers each afternoon. Food and non alcoholic drinks free and replenished daily. Breakfast choices plentiful. The pool and spa area are lovely as well.