The First Cortina is a 76-key luxury hotel by The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts on Corso Italia, the main street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the UNESCO-listed Dolomites of Italy's Veneto region, at Corso Italia 209, set to finish in December 2026.
Designed by Studio Marincola Architects, the transformation of a historic hotel building on the Corso pairs warm larch, Dolomite stone and leather with a focus on conservation and wellbeing, and every room and suite opens onto a private balcony or terrace facing the peaks, up to the Jacuzzi suites and the Enrosadira Penthouse. It marks The Pavilions' European expansion into alpine luxury and wellness, with Velo for dining and afternoon tea at the heart of a new social address in the town that co-hosted the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Pavilions sets The First Cortina's opening for 4 December 2026, with Zuma, the Velo bar and a two-floor REVIVO spa.
hospitalityandcateringnews.comReservations open: The Pavilions opens bookings at The First Cortina for stays from 4 December 2026, with a Cortina Premiere opening offer from EUR 850 a night.
hospitalitynet.orgThe Pavilions Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of The First Hotel Cortina on 8 March 2024: a full renovation and transformation of the former Hotel Splendid Venezia on Corso Italia (63 keys at signing, now 76).
hospitalitynet.orgThe outlook for The First Cortina
Timing and similar projects, read from every development in our database.
Companies and contacts
Every firm on The First Cortina, the office nearest it, and the people who work on it.
Frequently asked
Where is The First Cortina located?
The First Cortina is located in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
When will The First Cortina open?
The First Cortina is opening soon, with completion expected on December 4, 2026.
Who is developing The First Cortina?
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts is the developer behind The First Cortina.
Who designed The First Cortina?
The First Cortina was designed by Studio Marincola Architects.
How big is The First Cortina?
The First Cortina features 76 hotel keys.