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Aparthotel Schillerhof
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Location: The Schillerhof Aparthotel is a 10-minute walk from the center of Bad Gastein, 25 meters from the Graukogel lift, 800 meters from a supermarket and the Felzenterme thermal bath, and 25 meters from the ski bus stop .. Number of rooms: 28 rooms. Types of rooms: - 2 bedroom apartments for 4-6 people; - 3 bedroom apartments for 6-8 people; - apartments with 3 bedrooms for 6-10 people; - Lux. Penthouse Apartment (3-bedroom apartments for 6-8 people). Description of rooms: All apartments have views of the valley or the city.
10 1 review
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Sonnalm Hotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, on the south side of the Schmittenhöhe mountain in Zell am See. It can only be reached by the Sonnalmbahn cable car (the last flight is at 17:00). The slopes and hiking trails pass right by the hotel. This family-run hotel offers a scenic view of the Hohe Tauern mountain range from the spacious sun terrace. After skiing or exploring the hiking trails, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub or with a glass of wine by the fireplace.
10 1 review
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Apartments Lenz
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Hotel Description: A wonderful location on the sunny plateau of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, among powerful and impressive mountains, a paradise takes place for people to be inspired by natural beauty. Haus Lenz is ready to offer you the opportunity to do this. Location: Located in the city center in Serfaus. The infrastructure of the village with grocery stores, bakeries and other stores are equipped with everything you need every day. Number of rooms: five Types of rooms: - Apartment for 4 people.

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Geiger's Posthotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Located in Serfaus, 601 m from the Alpkopfbahn Cable car, Geigers Posthotel - das Familienhotel features an indoor pool, a spa center and a children's club. Babysitting and child care services are offered. Each room provides a balcony, satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a bathroom with shower or bath tub, hairdryer and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy healthy cuisine in the restaurant on site and can chose from a selection of awarded wines. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room and a ski storage room.
10 1 review
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ADLER
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Family-run Familienhotel Adler is centrally located in Serfaus and features a spa area and a restaurant serving Austrian cuisine. A games room, a climbing wall and a playground are provided for the children’s entertainment. The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Ski Area is a 7-minute walk away. The rustic rooms feature wooden ceilings, cable TV and a balcony with mountain views. A seating area and a bathroom with a bathtub or a shower are provided in each room. You can enjoy a hot or cold drink at the cozy lounge bar, which also features an open fireplace.
10 1 review
SONNLEITN ION
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description A 2-minute walk from Neustift's center, Pension Sonnleitn offers chalet-style accommodations with a seating area, and satellite TV. It features a sun terrace, free Wi-Fi and a furnished garden. The Elfer Ski Elevator is a 5-minute walk away. Renovated in autumn 2015, the apartments and rooms feature wooden furnishings and floors, a seating area with satellite TV, and a private bathroom. The apartment has a kitchenette and a balcony with mountain views. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the dining room.
10 1 review
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Ehrenbachhohe
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Ehrenbachhöhe is in the heart of Hahnenkamm Ski Area, directly on the ski slopes and a 3-minute walk to the upper station of the Fleckalmbahn cable car; it features wellness area, as well as WiFi in all property for free. The wellness area includes 2 saunas, infrared cabins, a relaxation area, a fitness room and a steam bath. Buffet breakfast, fine Austrian and international cuisine, and seasonal specialties from the region can be tasted in the on-site restaurant, using fresh local products of high quality.
10 1 review
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ALPHOF HOTEL FULPMES
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description The year-round Hotel Alphof Superior is surrounded by gardens, meadows and the mountain range of Stubai Alps. Spa and wellness facilities include a Kneipp pool, solarium, finnish sauna and steam room. All rooms at Hotel Alphof Superior offer balconies with mountain views. Each unit is equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box and a seating area. A breakfast buffet is served daily. There is also a spacious, Tyrolean-style bar and a traditional restaurant available on site. Schlick 2000 Ski center is a 15-minute walk away.
10 1 review
GASTHOF BRIXNERWIRT
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Offering free WiFi, Gasthof Pension Brixnerwirt is located in Brixen im Thale, 366 m from Skiweltbahn and a 6-minute walk from Hochbrixen. Among the various facilities are ski-to-door access, a garden, as well as a terrace. The property has mountain views and a playground. All guest rooms at the inn come with a seating area. All rooms include a private bathroom and a shower, and selected rooms come with a balcony. At Gasthof Pension Brixnerwirt the rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation.
10 1 review
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Sonnenburg
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description This traditional, family-run hotel is located in the picturesque, car-free village of Oberlech, directly at the ski slope amid a beautiful mountain landscape. It features a swimming pool and a large sunbathing terrace. A simple mountain hut 70 years ago, Hotel Sonnenburg today offers modern comfort, traditional hospitality and a personal touch through the works of art from its own studio. The hotel consists of the main building and the Sonnenburg Landhaus (country house). They are connected by an underground mirrored walkway, which allows you to reach all the important areas such as the restaurant, the bar, the conference room, the indoor swimming pool, the sauna and the spa area from both buildings without any problems. A wonderful breakfast buffet and a delicious 6-course dinner with a choice of dishes await you in the restaurant of Hotel Sonnenburg. The Schüna is a unique log cabin attached to the hotel.
10 1 review
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Alpenhof Hotel Garni
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Hotel Garni Alpenhof is just 100 m from the Pardatschgratbahn Cable Car and 300 m from Ischgl’s center. Guests can relax in a spa area, use free WiFi, and buy ski passes on site. All rooms have a balcony or terrace. The Alpenhof’s spacious rooms are furnished in an elegant Alpine style and feature a flat-screen cable TV, a mini-bar, and a bathroom. Spa facilities include a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a tea bar. Massages are available on request. Guests can use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer.
10 1 review
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Christine Appartement
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our top picks in Ischgl.Lux Appartements enjoy a quiet location in Ischgl in Tyrol, 500 m from Pardatschgratbahn, and offer spacious apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony. Fimbabahn is 701 m from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The accommodations is fitted with a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave and refrigerator are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
10 1 review
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Gästehaus Monika
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Pension Monika is located in the center of Mayrhofen and offers Alpine-style rooms with flat-screen cable TVs.
10 1 review
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Haus Carinthia
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Haus Carinthia is set in Hermagor, 600 meters from Zweikofelbahn and 7 km from Figkofelbahn.
10 1 review
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Fertinghof
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description The family-run Fertinghof is quietly located in the Wildschönau Valley, just a 1-minute drive from Oberau and 200 meters from the nearest ski slopes.
10 1 review
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SCHUSSER AN DER THERME GAESTEHAUS (BAD KLEINKIRCHHEIM)
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our top picks in Bad Kleinkirchheim.Located in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Gästehaus Schusser is next to Sankt Kathrein Thermal Spa and 300 m from the Maibrunn Cable Car. It features a sauna, a steam bath, and a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer. All rooms and apartments feature a balcony, satellite TV, and a private bathroom. The Schusser Gästehaus offers a free shuttle service to Bad Kleinkirchheim's ski school. Ski passes can be bought at the guest house, and free private parking is available on site. During summer, guests can hike or take a mountain bike trip in the surrounding area.
10 1 review
JAEGERHEIM ION
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Rooms with a balcony and mountain views await guests at Jägerheim in Bad Kleinkirchheim. The property features garden, where guests can sunbathe on a lawn, and a ski storage room. The cable cars Maibrunnbahn and Sonnwiesbahn are within 300 m of the premises. Free WiFi is available. All rooms provide satellite TV and come with a bathroom featuring a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Jägerheim offers free private parking spaces. An array of activities, including cycling and hiking, can be enjoyed in the surrounding area. The closest supermarket is within 500 m and restaurants can be reached within a 2-minute walk.
10 1 review
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Sonnenhotel Zaubek
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our top picks in Treffen.Located on the slopes of the Gerlitzen Mountain at 2 m above sea level, this 4-star hotel is just 200 m from the ski slopes. Guests can relax in an indoor pool and a spa area. Free Wi-Fi is available. Sonnenhotel Zaubek’s spacious, south-facing rooms all have a balcony or loggia and offer panoramic mountain views. They feature bright wooden furniture, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer. The restaurant at the Zaubek Sonnenhotel serves Austrian, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, as well as a fine selection of Austrian wines. Spa facilities include a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a sun bed.
10 2 reviews
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WELNESS GOLF FAMILIENHOTEL DILLY
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our top picks in Windischgarsten.Set in the scenic mountain landscape of the Windischgarsten Valley in Upper Austria, Wellness-Golf-Familien-Hotel Dilly offers a 32,300 ft² spa area and an 18-hole golf course. This 4-star superior hotel with its 100-year-old tradition features 13 different saunas and steam baths, solariums, a log cabin sauna on the grounds, and a variety of beauty treatments. There are 2 indoor pools, a natural pond for swimming, and 2 heated outdoor pools (one is heated throughout the year). All rooms and suites at Hotel Dilly are elegantly furnished and feature a tiled stove and a flat screen TV.
10 1 review
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Guggis Hotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Hotel Garni Guggis offers B&B and enjoys a quiet location in the center of Zürs and only 3 minutes walking distance away from the ski elevators. It offers a spa area and free WiFi. A ski service is offered and guests can buy ski passes at the reception. Free outdoor parking is available in front of the hotel. The spacious rooms are either modernly decorated or feature an elegant Alpine-style. They offer satellite TV, a safe, and a bathroom with bathrobes. Spa facilities can be used for free and include a sauna, steam baths, an ice grotto, Kneipp facilities, an infrared cabin, a tea/juice bar, and a relaxation room with waterbeds.
9.8 5 reviews
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CLC ALPINE CENTRE
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of the best options we have chosen in the city of Saalfelden. This chalet-style resort is 5 km from Saalfelden and 8 km from Zell am See. There is an indoor heated swimming pool with an area of ​​300 square meters. m, a fitness room with a personal trainer and a sauna. The spacious, modern apartments with wooden floors feature a kitchenette and a balcony, from which you can admire the surrounding mountains. The comfort of all the apartments at CLC Alpine Center Resort includes satellite TV, a large bathroom with hairdryer and ironing facilities.
9.8
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WELLNESS HUTTENDORF
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Located in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Wellnesshüttendorf Wiese has free WiFi, 19.3 km from SunnaAlm. All units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. A dishwasher and microwave are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. A continental breakfast is served at the property. The property has a spa center. An outdoor swimming pool is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the chalet. Hirschtallift is 19.3 km from Wellnesshüttendorf Wiese, while Rifflsee is 19.3 km from the property.
9.8 5 reviews
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HOTEL POST WRANN
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our best sellers in Velden am Wörthersee! Hotel Post Wrann is a traditional hotel with over 200 years of history right in the center of Velden, only a few steps from the casino and Lake Wörthersee. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. Open all year, Hotel Post Wrann features a reception, a large lounge, and 2 seminar rooms. In summer you can enjoy a pizzeria and a lido with free sun loungers, sun shades and mini golf. Bicycles are provided free of charge. The modern spa area offers a sauna, sanarium, steam bath, infrared cabin, a massage shower, and a relaxation area. Thenon-smoking restaurant is open all year and also features a traditional lounge with a tiled stove, a conservatory, and a large, shaded garden in summer. Classic local dishes, fish specialties, and Mediterranean dishes are served in the restaurant.
9.8 5 reviews
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Hotel Garni Dr. Otto Murr
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Only 100 m away from the Nassereinbahn Cable Car, this bed & breakfast hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a spa. It enjoys a central yet quiet location in the famous ski resort of St. Anton am Arlberg. Hotel Dr. Otto Murr offers comfortable rooms, free parking, and a spa center featuring a small indoor pool, a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a solarium. The pedestrian zone of St. Anton is only a 4- to 5-minute walk away from Hotel Murr. There is a ski school next to the cable car.
9.8 2 reviews
LIZUM 1600 HOTEL
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description In Axamer Lizum, a 10-minute drive from Axams, this hotel features ski-to-door access, a bouldering wall, gym and a spa area. Modern rooms come with a flat-screen TV and there is an on-site après ski bar. Ski passes are available on site. A Finnish sauna, steam bath and relaxation area is provided at Snowsport Tirol’s spa area. The Tyrolean-style restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner. WiFi is free and there is a spacious ski depot.
9.8 3 reviews
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LANDENHOF
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Top sales in Mayrhofen! Offering a restaurant, Hotel Ländenhof is located in Mayrhofen, just 500 meters from the Penkenbahn Cable Car. Free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms feature a balcony, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. The Ländenhof has a communal sauna, hammam and a garden. Luggage storage and ski storage facilities are available. On site and in the surrounding area you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing.
9.8
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Lech Lodge Alpine Residence (Privat Chalet)
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Built from regional materials like larch wood, the exclusive Lech Lodge-Private Chalet can be found just a 10-minute walk from the center of Lech am Arlberg and offer utmost privacy, a personal concierge service, private saunas and panoramic mountain views. Free Wi-Fi is available. Each of the modern Alpine-style chalets has a covered terrace, an open-plan living room with a big sofa area and a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and a state-of-the-art entertainment system. Additional amenities include a Nespresso coffee machine, an assortment of teas and a wine cabinet. Every morning, your personal assistant will bring the breakfast along with your favorite newspaper and makes sure that your stay is as comfortable as possible. Free garage parking is available and each chalet has its own ski storage room with a boot dryer.
9.8 5 reviews
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Garni Fiegl Apart Hotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our best sellers in Sölden! Hotel Garni Fiegl Apart enjoys a quiet location on a small hill in the center of Sölden. It offers newly renovated rooms and apartments, as well as an indoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is available. The spa area features a sauna, an infrared cabin, and a relaxation room and sun terrace. Hotel Garni Fiegl Apart is located at the edge of the forest and offers views over Sölden and the surrounding mountains. The Freizeit-Arena (leisure center) is close by. A ski bus stop is right next to Hotel Fiegl.
9.8 6 reviews
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Haus Bernhard Top 2
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Leutasch’s Pension Pichler is within 1.2 mi of the Leutasch and Olympiaregion Seefeld ski regions, the Kreithlift ski elevator, a grocery shop, and a public swimming pool to which guests have free entrance between May and October. Rooms at the Pichler have a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. The property has a garden, barbecue facilities, and a ski storage room with boot drying facilities. Breakfast is served each morning and a bakery can be visited on site. The nearest restaurant serving Italian and Tyrolian food is just 100 m away. A ski bus stop and cross country ski slopes are also within 100 m.
9.8 6 reviews
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Margret Haus
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Located in the village of Plangeross in the Pitz Valley, Haus Margret is 1.9 mi from the Pitztal Glacier Ski Area. A cross-country ski run is right outside, and a free ski bus stops 21 m away. The spacious, Alpine-style rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony with mountain views. Guests of Haus Margret can relax on the terrace and use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer. Free private parking is available on site. A traditional Tyrolean restaurant is just 11 m away, and a grocery store and a public bus stop are 21 m away.
9.8 3 reviews
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Monte Bianco Garni
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Just 100 m from the Pardatschgratbahn Cable Car and the Ischgl-Samnaun Ski Area, Hotel Garni Monte Bianco offers a sauna, steam bath, and hot tub. Guests also benefit from a snack bar, a terrace, and free WiFi. The spacious, Alpine-style rooms and apartments feature cable TV, a seating area, and a bathroom. The apartments include a kitchen or kitchenette. Guests of the Monte Bianco can buy ski passes at the reception and use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer. Free private parking is available on site, and a sports shop and ski rental is in the same building. The closest restaurant and a ski bus stop are only 50 m away, and the center of Ischgl, the Silvretta Center (public indoor pool), and cross-country ski runs are 500 m away.
9.8 2 reviews
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Raphaela
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description One of our best sellers in Sölden! In a quiet location a 15-minute walk from Sölden’s center, this large apartment offers a terrace and 4 balconies overlooking the Ötztal Alps. The Gaislachkogelbahn Cable Car is 901 m away, and the free ski bus stops 100 m away. The Garni Raphaela apartment includes 5 bedrooms, a living room with a dining area, a large kitchen, and 5 bathrooms. Each bedroom provides cable TV. On request, fresh bread rolls can be delivered in the morning. Guests of Raphaela Garni can use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer.
9.8 2 reviews
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Ulrich Haus
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Located 801 m from the Giggijochbahn Cable Car in Sölden, Haus Melisande offers ski-to-door access and accommodations units with mountain views and a flat-screen TV. Each room is fitted with a seating area, a desk and a bathroom with shower. The apartment at Haus Melisande also features a terrace and a well equipped kitchenette with dining table. On request, a delivery service for fresh bread rolls and breakfast are available. A supermarket and restaurants can be found in the center of Sölden, 0.9 mi away. The house has a ski storage room with ski boot dryer.
9.8 1 review
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Wiesenhof Hotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Surrounded by a 230 ft² meadow, this friendly spa hotel, which has been run by the same family for 3 generations, is located in the center of Pertisau, on Tyrol’s Lake Achen. Romantik Hotel der Wiesenhof features the “Karwendel Spa”, a 7.5 ft² oasis of health and well-being with indoor pool and 25 m long sports pool, saunas, and relaxation room. Beauty treatments are offered as well. From the rich breakfast buffet and the lunch buffet to the healthy snack buffet in the afternoon and the 4-course dinner, the Romantik Hotel der Wiesenhof pampers its guests with varied culinary pleasures from the morning until late at night. The spacious rooms and suites all have balconies and offer views of the lake or the mountains.
9.8 9 reviews
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Alpina Deluxe Hotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description The Alpina Deluxe Hotel is located in the picturesque village of Obergurgl, very close to the ski slope. It offers spacious rooms with a balcony and panoramic mountain views. The four-star hotel has a large storage room for skis and ski boots. There is also a guest laundry with a washing machine, a tumble dryer and ironing facilities. The rooms in the annex building can be reached along the corridor. Guests can visit the Alpina Deluxe’s spa area with an indoor pool, several saunas, a steam bath, hot tubs, and a relaxation room with mountain views.
9.8 6 reviews
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Appartement Rechenau
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Just a short walk from Sölden’s center and 500 m from the Giggijochbahn Cable Car, Aparthotel Rechenau offers bright rooms and apartments with a balcony or terrace and free Wi-Fi. All rooms and apartments feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a seating area. All apartments boast a mountain-view balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. A rich buffet is available each morning in the breakfast room, which serves as a lounge in the evening. A sun terrace is available in summer. 328 ft² Panorama Wellness Parlor on the 2nd floor, including Finnish sauna, infrared lounge, panorama relaxation room, Bio Zirben Sanarium, tea and spring water bar. On request, guests can book ski classes at the owner's ski school Alpin Rocker on site, and a free ski depot is available at the cable car. Free private parking and a heated ski storage room with a ski boot dryer are available.
9.8 1 review
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Auer Fiegl Haus
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Auer-Fiegl is located in Sölden and offers direct access to the ski slopes of the Sölden Ski Area as well as rooms with mountain views and cable TV. WiFi access is available. The Gaislachkogelbahn Cable Car is 601 m away. The rooms all come with a safety deposit box and a bathroom with shower, toilet, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some room also feature a balcony. A shared lounge including a kitchen is at guests’ disposal. A ski school is nearby the Auer-Fiegl, and a ski storage room is also available on site.
9.8 1 review
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Burgwald Hotel
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Hotel Burgwald is a 4-star hotel right next to the ski slope and offers beautiful panoramic views of the Oberlech Plateau and the Arlberg Massif. A finnish sauna, a steam bath, a tepidarium and a range of massages are available in the newly renovated spa area. Free WiFi access is available in the entire hotel. In summer, free parking is available directly at the hotel. Hotel Burgwald offers a sun terrace, a winter garden and a modern lounge. In the winter, half board is offered and this consists of the breakfast buffet, an afternoon snack as well as dinner with salad buffet.
9.8 6 reviews
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Claudia Pension
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Haus Claudia offers rooms with a balcony and mountain views, set in the center of Mayrhofen, 21 m from the Penken Ski Area and from the free ski bus stop. Each room also provides a TV with cable channels, and a bathroom with shower or bath tub and hairdryer. Buffet breakfast is available every morning and there is a supermarket and a restaurant just beside the house. On request, guests can enjoy coffee and drinks throughout the day and can use the barbecue facilities on site. A public indoor and outdoor pool with spa area is 200 m from Haus Claudia.
9.8 2 reviews
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Kapeller
Austria, Ski resorts in Austria
Hotel description Lendorf’s Ferienwohnungen Kapeller is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Millstatt, the Millstättersee Golf Club, the Goldeck Ski Area, Seeboden and Spittal an der Drau. The nonsmoking Kapeller apartments have free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A ski bus stops within 328 feet, and the property also has a garden, terrace and barbecue facilities.


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