3-star hotel in Canazei with wellness centre and sauna, rooms with balcony and mountain views, a few kilometres from Passo Pordoi.
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EL CIASEL is a 3-star hotel in Canazei, in Val di Fassa, about 12 km from Passo Pordoi and a short distance from Passo Sella and the Saslong ski slope.
The property is designed for those looking for a relaxing mountain stay: it features a wellness centre with sauna, a common lounge, a panoramic terrace and a restaurant with an internal bar. Private parking is free and WiFi is available at no cost in all areas, while the entire building is non-smoking.
The rooms, all with a balcony and several with mountain views, range from the Single Room designed for one guest to the Junior Suite, passing through triple and quadruple solutions suited to families or small groups. Breakfast, served buffet-style, offers continental, Italian and gluten-free options.
The central location in Canazei is especially appreciated by couples, who rate it 8.6 for a two-person trip, but it’s also well suited for those wanting easy access to the lifts and trails of the surrounding Dolomites.
The rooms at EL CIASEL share some common features: private bathroom with shower, wardrobe, safe and a balcony overlooking the surrounding mountains. Room sizes range from 17 sqm in the Single Room to 28 sqm in the largest Quadruple Room, offering solutions suited to solo travellers, couples and larger families.
Among the available room types, options range from the Double/Twin Room, flexible in bed configuration, to the Triple Room with an additional sofa bed, up to two variants of Quadruple Room designed for larger groups. The Junior Suite stands out for greater privacy and a layout closer to a small apartment. Almost all rooms also feature a terrace with mountain views, a detail that makes the stay particularly pleasant during the milder seasons.
A flexible 18 sqm room, configurable with a double bed or two separate single beds. It features a wardrobe, safe, terrace with mountain views and a private bathroom with shower, ideal for those who prefer to choose the bed setup according to their needs.
At 20 sqm, this triple room is slightly larger than the Double/Twin Room and combines a double bed with a sofa bed, designed to accommodate up to three people. A balcony with mountain views and a private bathroom with shower complete the room.
This is the most spacious room type in the property, at 28 sqm, combining two single beds and a double bed, able to accommodate up to four people. It features a wardrobe, balcony with mountain views and a private bathroom with shower.
The most compact of the rooms, designed for a single guest, with 17 sqm of space. It includes a wardrobe, safe, terrace with mountain views and a private bathroom with shower, a practical solution for solo travellers.
Second variant of the quadruple room, more compact than the previous one at 21 sqm, distinguished by a bunk bed paired with a large double bed: a practical solution for families with children. A wardrobe, safe and terrace with mountain views complete the room.
The Junior Suite is the room type with the highest level of privacy in the property, with 22 sqm arranged in a layout similar to a small apartment and a private balcony. Compared to the other rooms, it stands out for its more private and independent setting.
EL CIASEL offers guests a full wellness centre with sauna and relaxation room, designed for recovery after a day on the slopes or trails of Val di Fassa. Private parking is free and also includes an electric vehicle charging station, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
On the dining side, the hotel has an internal restaurant, a bar and a coffee service, with the option to order wine and champagne as well. The common lounge with TV area offers a shared space to relax, while daily housekeeping and laundry service make the stay more comfortable.
The property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with security measures such as CCTV surveillance, smoke alarms and keycard access. Soundproofed rooms, family rooms and a lift are also available, useful features for those travelling with children or seeking extra peace and quiet.
EL CIASEL is located in a central area of Canazei, along Streda de Col de Pin, in the heart of Val di Fassa. The neighbourhood is characterised by chalets and small typical venues: nearby you’ll find bars such as Bait De Cà, 300 metres away, and restaurants such as La Stua dei Ladins and La Baita dello Speck, both around 450 metres away, as well as the Cianèl restaurant at 500 metres.
The property is well connected to the main Dolomite attractions: Passo Sella is 12 km away, Passo Pordoi about 12 km away, and the Saslong ski slope 13 km away. The nearest train station, Station Ruacia, is about 10 km away, while Bolzano Airport is 34 km away. For mountain lovers, the summit of Gran Vernel (3210 m) is visible just over 5 km away as the crow flies.
Canazei is a reference point for skiing in the Sellaronda ski area in winter and for trekking in the Dolomites in summer, with Passo Pordoi being one of the best-known access points. A short distance from the hotel is also the Canazei Playground, convenient for families with children, just 800 metres away. In the summer months the area is well suited to hikes towards alpine refuges, while in winter the Sellaronda lifts are easily reachable from the village.
Guests especially praise the cleanliness (9.3) and staff helpfulness (8.9), as well as the free WiFi, rated with the maximum score. Comfort and location also receive good ratings, while value for money remains the most modest score.
Yes, EL CIASEL has a wellness centre with sauna and relaxation room, available to guests during their stay.
Yes, EL CIASEL offers a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian and gluten-free options included in the stay.
No, EL CIASEL does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, EL CIASEL offers free private parking, also equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
EL CIASEL is located about 12 km from Passo Pordoi, one of the best-known Dolomite passes for skiing and hiking.
Yes, all rooms at EL CIASEL have a balcony, and several also offer views of the surrounding mountains.
