The First Cortina, a new five-star hotel from The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, will open in early December 2026 on Corso Italia, the main street of the Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites.
The hotel arrives as the resort, which co-hosted the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, sees growing interest from visitors looking beyond the slopes, from boutique shopping and aperitivo hour to snowshoe trails and mountain walks. Following a complete renovation by Studio Marincola, the property has been reimagined around the surrounding mountains, with interiors intended to reflect their restorative character.
All 76 rooms and suites have a private balcony looking out over the UNESCO-protected peaks. The Enrosadira Penthouse, named after the phenomenon that turns the mountains rose-pink at sunset, occupies the top floor, while the Wellness Suite Terrace View opens onto a secluded mountain-facing terrace and the Jacuzzi Suite View Balcony positions an in-room Jacuzzi to face the Dolomites. Family Suites are also available.
On the ground floor, Velo, the hotel’s signature restaurant, focuses on local cuisine alongside classic Italian dishes, serving breakfast with mountain views, in-house pastries and chocolates, and afternoon tea. In the evening, Zuma brings its contemporary Japanese cooking to the Dolomites, moving from aperitifs and dinner to live music and DJ sets around a central bar table.
The REVĪVŌ Spa spans two floors, with a panoramic pool that opens to the outdoors through sliding glass doors, treatment rooms, a sauna and a traditional hammam. A dedicated ski room provides equipment storage, and guests can arrange certified ski and alpine guides, instructors and equipment hire for skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking and trekking in summer.
The hotel’s position on Corso Italia puts guests among the town’s historic buildings, fashion boutiques, art galleries and cafés, giving easy access to both the resort’s social life and the mountains beyond.
To mark the opening, The First Cortina is offering stays from €900 per night, including breakfast, afternoon tea at Velo and a room upgrade, subject to availability.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts operates boutique properties across Europe and Asia, including hotels in Bali, Phuket, Mongolia, the Himalayas, Amsterdam and Madrid, and three hotels in Rome under The First name.
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