Pontechiesa

We could not have been happier with this charming hotel! The owner was so attentive and so hardworking to please not only us-but every single guest. She recalled our names each time we walked by the desk. Our plan included a good breakfast. We met another couple who had returned to this hotel every year for the past seven years. They recommended getting the plan to include dinner if staying longer than a couple of days. The location was good-close enough to walk to the center of town but quiet at night. It is situated next to the river. Althugh we were not traveling with children-this is ideal for families as it has a lovely play area. All in all-we would always return here!

We stayed a week over the Christmas holiday and were very pleased with the hotel. The staff is helpful and friendly. The hotel is charming with simple but comfortable and clean rooms. There are very nice public areas to gather before dinner. We took the half board option which I'd recommend. Food was excellent with a different menu every night. On the Christmas holidays they provided a real feast and live music. The hotel is only a few blocks from the center of town so its an easy walk. It is also a short walk to the Tofana cable car and Olympic ice rink. There was parking available for hotel guests. Overall a great choice if you want a friendly quiet hotel that can accommodate everything from romantic couples to families.

The staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful. The breakfast is very good and parking and wi-fi are free. We do not like Cortina (many travelers don't), but the Hotel Pontechiesa has none of the Amprezza attitude that makes Cortina a pretentious and impersonal place. The Pontechiesa is a bargain and the family feel it has makes it a home away from home. Stay there!

I recently spent much of the month of July traveling through Italy. Of the 8 hotels we stayed at, Hotel Pontechiesa was the only disappointment. Pros: Our room was clean and the hotel is within walking distance of downtown Cortina. Cons: 1) Breakfast seating is assigned. In our case, we were seated next to a family with two coughing children. Most of the tables in the dining area were empty yet we were forced to sit next to two children who were clearly ill. During a pandemic, this makes little sense. Why not seat us away from sick people or give us the option of eating outside? 2) A male staff member watches over the breakfast buffet like a hawk. In general, the atmosphere felt tense and micro-managed. 3) I certainly understand that hoteliers have suffered during the pandemic. I was surprised though at the lack of hospitality from many member of the staff. The warmth and kindness that I experienced on each of the other 7 hotels on my trip to Italy was unfortunately not present at Hotel Pontechiesa.