Hotel Petrus

Welcome to the Dolomites, the part of Italy that feels a lot more like Germany or Austria — where the hills are dotted with Alpine lodges. The mountains aren’t always the place to go for cutting-edge style. But Hotel Petrus has a leg up on the competition: there’s an array of sleek new suites and rooms outfitted with cool blonde wood and crisp white, and the architecture around the pool is downright geometric.

No one would blame you for spending every minute of daylight skiing or hiking in the nearby mountains, of course, or for swinging a golf club at the nearby golf club — transportation provided by the hotel’s designated golf carts.

Tyrol is a place for wholesome outdoor adventure, and when you come back to the hotel after a day of fresh air, there’s plenty to help you unwind. All guest rooms and suites have large picture windows and private balconies facing the Alps. There’s a mind-boggling number of room categories, so amenities vary fairly widely; the style-conscious traveler should opt for one of Hotel Petrus’ newest offerings, designed with a minimalist air. Some have in-room saunas, others have cozy seating areas.

Regardless of your room category, the hotel offers a “wellness landscape” with saunas and steam baths, plus an indoor and an outdoor pool and a sun terrace where you can catch a few rays on a chaise longue. And all room rates, in the traditional way, include a leisurely continental breakfast featuring house-made spreads, cakes, and organic produce grown on site.

How to get there: Hotel Petrus is a 1.5-hour drive from Innsbruck Airport via A13 and a 2.5-hour drive from Verona Villafranca Airport via A22.