Hotel Grien — Hotel in Salten-Schlern - Salto-Sciliar

We stayed 9 days at this special hotel just outside the center of Ortisei run by the Avesani family. We were in a Dolomiti room with a terrace off the room and a stunning view of Sassalunga and the Odles group of mountains. Breakfast was a wonderful full buffet with the ability to order eggs, omelets, etc... We especially loved the local honey and homemade jams. Dinner was phenomenal - a jam-packed salad buffet and appetizers followed by 3 choices of a first course, 3 choices for a second course, and dessert options. The wine list is very comprehensive and features some of the smaller local producers - Rainer Avesani had some great suggestions, and we discovered interesting new wines. His wife Monika treated us one evening to a sampling of different types of local cheeses that was quite memorable. Sunday was a special gala dinner night with a set dinner but they were always able to accommodate dietary restrictions. But what makes this hotel very special is the staff -- from the wait staff, cleaners, and staff who drove the shuttle back and forth from the hotel to various places in Ortisei. We were not sure how the hotel shuttle would work out, but it was wonderful not to have to worry about finding parking in town and instead call and have the shuttle show up almost immediately. We cannot...

This place is a MUST stay. If you are going to the Dolomites, this hotel is the only place you should stay. We booked Room 102---and the views are SO stunning that I didn't want to leave the room! However, the rest of the hotel is worth exploring! The 3 levels of spa that are available to use after a long day of hiking, was a splendid retreat. The half board is worth the extra money for the fine dining, food and service. Olga was a fantastic server and we looked forward to seeing her at breakfast and dinner. Every staff member would bend over backwards to make sure our stay was at a 5 star level. For a homemade treat, have Rainer make you a Ginger drink. Ohhh...I'm still dreaming of that drink! So delish! The shuttle service into town was super fast. Even when we called to be picked up from town, the driver was to us within 5 minutes of the call! You can hike directly from the hotel, and take the free bus pass along to hike as long as you want and take the bus back to town. So convienient! Prior to our arrival the staff was quick with responses and answered every question with patience. ||We will be dreaming of returning to Hotel Grien and hope to return as...

Great service from the minute you walk in the door. The room was very clean and comfortable as well as modern. The bathroom was well lit with a huge sink (great for sink laundry!) as well as a beautiful walk-in shower. The bed was comfortable with a nice duvet that looks like they change if you want something heavier or lighter.|The deck was a nice spot to enjoy a drink and take in the views of the Dolomites.|I ate both breakfast and supper at the restaurant in the hotel. The breakfast was a tasty breakfast buffet with the option of having them make me fresh eggs. After breakfast I was able to order what I was going to have for supper so that took the stress of having to figure that out after a long day of hiking. The staff in the restaurant and hotel are extremely friendly and cater to everything that you want. Was a really nice touch to have my name on my table each meal! |They have a great spa but I didn't have time to check that part of the hotel out. Next time I will!|I can't say enough nice things to say about Hotel Grien! I guess just thank you for making my...