We are the Delmonego family. About 20 years ago, we decided to build our little dream home here in Arabba.
We are Betty and Paolo, the parent generation. As our five children grow older, they are gradually beginning to help us look more and more to the future, without ever neglecting our origins and love of nature. They are the ones who have truly shaped our concept of family hospitality.
Number nine of eleven children, a businessman from the age of 21 and an entrepreneur through and through – with a keen sense of hospitality from an early age. Paolo’s Ladin perseverance has helped him overcome a million obstacles and today, thirty years on, he can be truly proud of how far he has come.
Always one step ahead. Betty’s smile reflects her unshakable determination to never give up. Five children and a house to look after down to the smallest detail – throughout the constant change of the seasons. And today, the joy of seeing them both grow: their beloved children and the home that they share.
Energetic, outgoing and familiar with all the secrets of how to successfully run a hotel from an early age on: Bubbly Angelica is in charge of bookings and reservations, and she has perfected the welcome that Dolomite tradition mandates: from the bottom of the heart, and sometimes together with Leonardo, the Alpenrose mascot.
Calm and level-headed, always one step ahead – just like Mamma Betty. Having studied tourism management, Alessandro’s goal is to bring skill and finesse to coordinating the family business and its commitment to outstanding hospitality.
Dynamic and equipped with a passion for the environment: Gabriele’s speciality is the ability to powerfully convey the culture of his origins and the values of the mountain regions to our guests. This also means guiding the development of the hotel along as gentle a path as possible – not just in its future growth.
Running a hospitality business also requires cutting-edge skills and knowledge. Samuele is currently studying at Università Cattolica in Milan with the aim of looking after the hotel’s financial affairs in the near future – with the utmost professionalism and precision, but also with his sunny and witty nature.
Being born last in a large family gives you one huge advantage: watching your older siblings to learn how to get on in life. Giacomo is still learning tirelessly and, in the process, developing his very own personality. We are all very curious to watch him find his way!
We have created this place with the ambition to make it feel like a true home. That may sound trivial, but it is by no means: It involves far more than just the commitment required to run a hotel like ours. For us, it is a question of empathy, intuition ad appreciation.
From the curtains on the windows to the tablecloths. Carefully selected wood. A sea of flowers. Lovingly decorated interiors. Rooms with everything you need. Natural materials. Our spa – an oasis of peace and quiet. Attentive staff, not just in the hotel bar or in the Stube Ladina restaurant. Nothing is left to chance – and that’s a good thing, because excellent hospitality means great attention to detail.
It may seem obvious, but protecting the environment is a matter very dear to our hearts. From renewable energy sources to recycling, saving energy and using environmentally friendly cleaning products – we take great care to treat Mother Nature with respect in everything we do. Because we have long realised that we owe everything to her.
When we first embarked upon writing the history of Hotel Alpenrose twenty years ago, we soon realised what we were carrying on our shoulders: Equipped with great responsibilities, we overcame countless obstacles and made sure to recharge our batteries in happy moments. In doing so, we have continued down our path with great gratitude towards life. And now that the children are growing up, it will one day be up to them to take over and run our home, set new goals and envision their very own future. The best is yet to come.
Impeccable hospitality is our gift to those who visit us – all we ask in return is a deep respect for the nature that welcomes us. The future of the Dolomites depends on all of us.
Arabba, where time stands still. Majestic rock faces, surrounded only by forests. Snow-covered meadows in winter, a sea of flowers in summer. Crystal-clear, fragrant mountain air. Rushing torrents. This beauty belongs to everyone, without exception.
