Italy, September 2014: New for the 2014/15 winter season is the 30-bedroom Adler Mountain Lodge (www.adler-lodge.com), with ski in/ski out ability thanks to its location right on the piste in Alpe di Siusi, the largest mountain plateau in Europe and part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Right on the hotel's doorstep, skiers will find 60km ofwell-groomed slopes (varying in difficulty from easy to challenging) that are serviced by high-tech aerial lifts. Snowboarders are welcome and will appreciate the broad downhill slopes, as well as the snowboard park, in addition to which there are plenty of options for those who like snow shoe hiking, winter walking, cross country skiing, sledging, ski touring, enjoying the views from a horse-drawn sleigh or a tandem para glider, and ice skating. Ski passes can be bought for Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi or for the entire Dolomiti Superski area; the ski season starts on 5 December 2014 and ends on 12 April 2015).

This really is an unparalleled opportunity to holiday in the midst of an area recognised for its outstanding natural beauty. Construction in this protected zone is so closely controlled, it took over 10 years to agree a design that was acceptable to all interested parties and then to get the permission to build Adler Mountain Lodge.

The result is very special: somewhere that daily routines are forgotten, pressures disappear and tranquillity emanates from the landscape.  A place from where, after a hearty breakfast of local specialities, guests can head straight out to explore the winter wonderland and fill their lungs with oodles of fresh air, before returning to the hotel terrace for lunch to admire the stunning panoramic views of the distinctive Sasso Lungo peak and in the evening to soak up the silence that comes once the lifts have stopped running.

The hotel consists of a central wooden lodge and an arc of 12 small chalets, modelled on old Tyrolean mountain huts, so that they blend in with the Alpe di Siusi's natural setting. Sustainable construction methods were used throughout, with the interior and exterior made entirely of mountain wood from the region, each plank planed by hand by a craftsman from Val Gardena in order to give them an authentic mountain feel.

The main lodge houses the reception, a cavernous lounge with open fireplace, spacious sun terrace, restaurant, wellness and spa facilities, indoor/outdoor infinity pool and 18 guest suites, all with panoramic views of the Dolomites.  Behind the main building, higher up the slope so they too enjoy uninterrupted vistas, stands the arc of two-storey guest chalets.

These 12 south-facing chalets offer something unique – the change to holiday in a private chalet, while enjoying all the benefits of a hotel.  Draw back the curtains in the morning and admire the majestic mountains from the cosy warmth of your bed, before heading to the bathroom where throwing open the window reveals a blanket of snow.  Step out onto the private balcony to breathe in the pristine air and let the morning sunshine warm your soul.  In the evening, guests can enjoy a quiet drink on their own terrace or relax in their own private sauna before snuggling up in front of the flickering flames of the fireplace in their private sitting room.

The hotel opened earlier this year on 3 July to great acclaim and has already received 38 reviews on TripAdvisor: 35 rated it “excellent”, three rated it “very good”. One reviewer wrote: “I've been fortunate to have travelled worldwide and this hotel, which only opened in July, is comfortably one of the best I've had the good fortune to stay in. Everything about it is top drawer: great food, service and facilities including a sensational spa. It is absolutely faultless but quite literally the high spot were the to-die-for views, especially from our spacious room balcony and the infinity pool where you can chill out in style. Oh, nearly forgot to mention we were on a full board basis so all meals and drinks were included in the package. Thankfully our request for a late check-out was successful...this is one place you won't want to leave in a rush!”

The hotel closes on 2 November and will re-open on 4 December, the day before the winter season starts. Winter room rates start at Euros 243 (approx £190) per person per night on a full-board basis, including soft drinks and a selection of Italian fine wines and liquors, as well as access to the spa and wellness facilities, together with a full programme of activities, such as guided skiing, hiking and mountain biking, plus yoga at sunset. 

To book, telephone +39 0471 775 001, e-mail info@adler-lodge.com or visit the website www.adler-lodge.com.

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 Notes for Editors

History: The Sanoner family, owners of Adler Resorts, bought what was then the Hotel Mezdi in 1999.  Dating to 1938, the Hotel Mezdi was built three years after one of the Dolomites' first cable cars carried its first visitors from the mountain resort of Ortisei up to Alpe di Siusi.  The Hotel Mezdi's location, just below Col da Mezdi (Midday Peak) and in the middle of the piste, within walking distance of the lift station, was idyllic and guests were soon flocking to stay in both winter and summer, won over by the tranquil location and magnificent views of majestic peaks. The Sanoner family pulled down the Hotel Mezdi, which had fallen into a state of disrepair, and have replaced it with Adler Mountain Lodge.

Adler Mountain Lodge has a total of 30 rooms:
- 16 junior suites in the main building (measuring 40 to 45 square metres)
- two family suites in the main building (measuring 60 to 65 square metres, each with two bedrooms)
- eight chalets (measuring 70 to 75 square metres)
- four family chalets (measuring 80 to 85 square metres)

Each chalet has a spacious living room with a glassed-in fireplace  and comfortable sofas, plus a terrace, on the ground floor, with a cosy sleeping area and bathroom with private sauna and separate toilet, plus balcony, on the second floor.  In addition, the two family chalets have an extra bedroom with separate bathroom on the ground floor.  All of the chalets have a walk-in closet, digital TV, Wi-Fi, safe and minibar with tea and local fruit juices.

The food at Mountain Lodge will reflect the specialities of the South Tyrol, with a focus on buying supplies from local producers.  All guests will enjoy full board: a buffet breakfast in the morning, light healthy lunches on the sun terrace or packed lunches (individually assembled according to guests' needs) for those spending the day exploring the Dolomites, a South Tyrolean afternoon tea and a gourmet dinner in the evening . Mineral water, soft drinks and a wide choice of local wines and liqueurs are also included in the room rates and available throughout the day.

The wellness area, located on the top floor of the main lodge, will have a sauna, relaxation area and three treatment rooms, as well as a wrap-around infinity pool, all with panoramic views of the Alpine landscape.

Getting there: Flight to either Innsbruck or Verona, then to Ortisei by private transfer or airport coach.

Adler Resorts (http://www.adler-resorts.com/en/) is a small collection of four Italian properties owned and managed by the Sanoner family.  On 9 January 1810, Josef Anton Sanoner acquired the first property – a small tavern called Daverda, which he renamed Gasthof zum Adler (Eagle's Inn). That property, now known as the Adler Dolomiti, has been passed down through the family, and is currently managed by the seventh generation of the Sanoner family. There are currently two other hotels in the collection: Adler Balance, also in the Dolomites, and Adler Thermae in Tuscany.

Timeline
1810 – Josef Anton Sanoner acquires first hotel, now known as Adler Dolomiti
2004 – Adler Thermae, the second Adler property, opens in Tuscany
2009 – Adler Balance, a health & wellness annexe to the Adler Dolomiti, opens
2014 – Adler Mountain Lodge opens

For more information, please contact:

Sue Heady
Heady Communications
T: 01608 651 692
E: sue@headycommunications.com