In the mountain village of San Cassiano, the Italian Dolomites’ newest luxury escape has arrived. Aman Rosa Alpina, once the cherished Rosa Alpina hotel run by the Pizzinini family since 1939, has been reimagined by designer Jean-Michel Gathy into a retreat where alpine heritage meets Aman’s signature quiet luxury.
Fifty-one rooms and suites frame cinematic mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows, many with private balconies and glass-enclosed fireplaces. The crown jewel, the Aman Suite, offers two king bedrooms, ensuite baths with steam showers, a soaking tub, a dining area for six, and a south-facing terrace made for lingering.
Anyone familiar with Aman knows that wellness here is not an afterthought, it’s the heartbeat. The spa spans two floors, with a 65-foot heated outdoor infinity pool, indoor family and lap pools, a Finnish sauna, cold plunge, hydrotherapy, and treatment rooms. There’s even a hair and nail salon for when your après-ski look needs a polish.
The dining program celebrates the region and beyond: Il Salotto’s coffee by day turns to cocktails and live music by night; The Grill serves wood-fired seafood, pizzas, and bistecca alla Fiorentina on its open-air terrace; and come winter, Akari offers Japanese-inspired hot pot and sake. For more intimate moments, the Di Vino Room wine library and the Cigar Lounge bring their own charm.
Beyond the hotel, the Dolomites await. Summer offers hiking trails, biking routes, and golf at nearby Alta Badia. Winter means skiing at Dolomiti Superski, all made effortless with Aman’s ski butler service.
Aman Rosa Alpina is not just another mountain hotel. It’s a place where Italian craftsmanship, alpine tradition, and slow luxury meet. An escape that captures the rare beauty of the Dolomites and makes you feel part of its story.
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