Mountain Hut-Hotel Carlo Valentini

Always a pleasure

This was my third time at Carlo Valentini's and it was wonderful again. The location is unbeatable; you walk 100 meters and you're right on the slopes. The bathroom was great, there was plenty of space for our clothes, and the food was fantastic. We could each choose between three appetizers, three main courses, and three desserts, and they always found solutions for my vegetarian request. I would have liked more fruit at breakfast. The owners and staff are excellent, always helpful and attentive, and leave nothing to be desired. We've already booked again for next year. What's really missing is Wi-Fi.

Favourite features: Information received before arrival - Welcome/check-in - Ambience - Information received during the stay - Gastronomy - Position - Courtesy and professionalism of the staff - Skiing service

22 February 2020 - id: 39863

Wonderful days of skiing and cozy evenings

We recently returned to Rifugio Carlo Valentini after several years. The building has been renovated since then; the rooms are much better equipped, and they've even installed a lift. What we've always loved, however, is its incredibly beautiful location right on the Sella Pass and next to the ski slopes. The owning family was and is exceptionally kind and takes care of all the needs and wishes of their guests. The staff is also warm and very attentive. Dinner was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy. We also had the most wonderful skiing weather: sunshine all day, perfectly groomed slopes, and anyone who has ever been to this ski area knows that there is probably no more beautiful one in the world (in terms of scenery). Since the Rifugio is a mountain hut, there is naturally little opportunity to enjoy the nightlife outside, but for those who want to spend their nights in the complete silence of the mountains after a lovely dinner and a pleasant chat at the bar, this is the place to be.

Favourite features: Information received before arrival - Welcome/check-in - Ambience - Gastronomy - Position - Courtesy and professionalism of the staff

20 February 2019 - id: 39864

Prime location, stunning views, warm hospitality

For many years, I've booked the Rifugio Carlo Valentini as part of a private ski group. The fantastic location in the ski area at Col Rodella, below the Langkofel, is always a big plus, with direct access to the Sellaronda and other ski circuits. The nearest lift is just a few meters away, and you can ski almost right back to the house. But the view is also remarkable: it's simply amazing to be able to see all the way to the Marmolada while having breakfast, or to watch the Langkofel glow in the rising sun! You start your ski day while everyone else is just queuing for the lifts in Selva di Val Gardena or Campitello! They go up, we go down! You'll be staying in a house that, as the first house on the property, has been owned by the Valentini family for approximately 150 years and proudly reflects its age: it has retained its character but has undergone a thorough yet careful renovation, particularly in the last two years. All rooms have been renovated, each with its own bathroom, and the reception, stairwell, and elevator have been completely rebuilt. Guest rooms and terrace extensions have also been expanded. Therefore, all reviews in the amenities category prior to 2015 are no longer valid. Annalisa is the heart and soul of the house with a lovely warmth; her husband Gabriele and now one of their sons are excellent cooks who conjure up excellent, regionally inspired dishes at a reasonable half-board menu price (3 menus to choose from with half-board). The house is therefore great for skiing. However, you have to forgo an après-ski experience due to the lack of infrastructure in the high mountains (or take a taxi to Wolkenstein), which doesn't mean that things can't get a bit noisy at the cabin itself. The place is also not very suitable for children who can't yet ski, as there are no alternative activities (it's over 2100 m high, so Wolkenstein or something similar would be a better option). Those who book here gladly forgo the spa and sauna because of the exclusive services described above!

Favourite features: Welcome/check-in - Ambience - Information received during the stay - Breakfast - Gastronomy - Position - Room comfort - Courtesy and professionalism of the staff - Skiing service

25 March 2016 - id: 39865