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Wooden panels inside the rooms can be opened to expose large windows for when, glare-be-damned, guests want to take in the gorgeous mountain views. e solid, larch boards that cover the walls and ceilings of the new rooms were designed with sound-absorbing panels to create maximum acoustic comfort. e choice of using felt floor- ing, a traditional alpine material that combines resistance and soness, aims to provide the same result. Given how clear the night's sky is in this region, noa* was sensitive not to produce undue light pollution that could strip the hotel of this natural feature; even going so far as to omit lights on the outdoor paths that connect the new chalets to the shelter. Instead, guests are equipped with lanterns and are able to see the stars unvarnished during a nighttime stroll. As the Zallinger is located on the main ski slopes of the Alpe Di Siusi mountain range, it is also a major attrac- tion for external guests. You'll oen see skiers stopping into the restaurant for lunch, relaxing in the lounge during the cold, winter evenings or grabbing a drink in the bar. Hotel guests looking for a more inti- mate experience can retreat to a private fireplace area, designed to resemble a "stube," a traditional alpine room where families once gathered around the fire. e new wellness area also serves as a private refuge where you can shake the chill of the mountains in the sauna, while drinking a warm beverage and taking in a view of Mount Sassopiatto. anks to the serendipitous discovery of vintage postcards and photographs in the property archives, noa* was able to glimpse the original construction of the Zallinger and call back to that aesthetic in the 2017 renovation. Today, the six chalets stand in place of the original barns, acting both as remembrance of the property's history and as a bridge into the 21st century. 201-408-4441 | www.njeyeandear.com 23 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631 V U E N J . C O M 89

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