The First Cortina, by The Pavilions places a contemporary five-star retreat in the centre of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Dolomite resort where ski culture, mountain light and Italian poise meet without much fuss. Set among the peaks of Veneto, the hotel is designed as an intimate alpine base, with 63 rooms and suites, generous balconies and interiors that read clean and modern rather than rustic-heavy. The position keeps the boutiques, cafés and evening passeggiata close, while the ski lifts are reached by a short shuttle ride. Dining brings an international note with Zuma Cortina, adding Japanese-inspired flavours to the mountain setting. Wellness is a key part of the address, with The First Spa developed with Revivo and Starpool, offering treatments, thermal areas and recovery spaces after snow, trails or long days outdoors. It is polished Cortina, but still connected to the valley outside the door.