Castel Badia: First In
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Character and identity
A former convent of well-connected cloistered nuns set high in Val Pusteria, Castel Badia opens 28 rooms inside a landmark whose oldest stones date to the year 1000, including a frescoed crypt dedicated to San Lorenzo. The South Tyrolean studio Niull 17, the Droulers twins and interior designer Marta Ferri have given it a warm contemporary register: loden curtains, fragrant woods, wool blankets, art books on tables, materials drawn from the landscape. A 10,000 square foot spa, two pools, the wood-panelled Stube and an incoming gourmet restaurant in the abbess's room anchor a young, attentive Borgo Egnazia-trained team.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and families drawn to design-led mountain hotels with serious wellness and ambitious cooking. Skiers heading for Plan de Corones (15 minutes away) or Cortina (under an hour), summer hikers, and anyone who loved Borgo Egnazia and wants its Alpine sibling. The kids' club, dedicated children's pool and storybook castle setting make it genuinely family-friendly.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers with mobility issues will find the 11th to 18th century fabric demanding despite lifts and golf carts. If you want ski-in/ski-out convenience, urban energy, or a long-established service culture rather than a brand-new opening still finding its rhythm, this isn't the fit.
Bottom line
The pull here is the combination of Alberto Toè's cooking (trained under Caminada and Niederkofler) with a serious spa and a genuinely characterful 1,000-year-old building, delivered by a team that already feels settled. Book a suite with a Turkish bath or soaking tub for the full effect; the chalet at the entrance suits families. Aim for the February gourmet restaurant opening or shoulder-season ski weeks.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Pool
- Parking
- Sauna
- Pets allowed
