The 4-star Garni Cristiania sits in a prime spot in Madonna di Campiglio, right beside the Pradalago cable car and just a short walk from the buzz of the village centre. It is the kind of location that makes a ski holiday feel effortless. Step out the door, click into your skis and you are straight into the Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta ski area, with over 150km of runs set against the stunning backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites. When the lifts close, the village bars and restaurants are all within easy reach for après-ski.
Rooms are kitted out in warm alpine wood with a cosy, contemporary feel. Most have balconies, and all come with satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. If you are travelling with family or a group, the split-level suites on the upper floors offer extra space and some come with two bathrooms. A few rooms look out towards the iconic 3-Tre slope, which is not a bad view to wake up to before breakfast.
Speaking of breakfast, the Garni Cristiania takes it seriously. The morning buffet is generous and varied, with a strong selection of sweet and savoury options, freshly squeezed juices and proper coffee. As a garni hotel there is no on-site restaurant for dinner, but that is hardly a drawback when you have Madonna di Campiglio's dining scene right on your doorstep.
Back at the hotel, a compact wellness centre with Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath, sensory showers and a relaxation room with salt wall is just the thing after a hard day on the mountain. There is also a comfortable lounge with fireplace, a bar, and a ski room with heated boot racks so your gear is warm and ready to go each morning. The staff here are a real highlight too, consistently praised for being friendly, switched-on and full of local knowledge on everything from the best runs to the best restaurants in town.
