Austria

4 stars

Hotel Austria is a fine example of genuine Austrian hospitality, style and elegance. Run by three generations of the Steiner family and their excellent team you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. The Austria has a fantastic peaceful location - slightly elevated above the centre of Obergurgl, but with a ski run right across the road to make access to the mountain first thing in the morning as simple as can be, as well as on the way home after a day skiing around the Valley of the Kings.Food is taken seriously at the Hotel Austria - with high quality, local ingredients and service to match. Expect a great mix of Tyrolean cuisine and international dishes fused with fine dining and an excellent range of wines from Austria and beyond to complement your meals.Families are more than welcome too - little ones from two years old can make the most of the free Recommended by Crystal kids' club, running from Sunday to Friday, while Mum and Dad get the most out of Obergurgl and linked Hochgurgl's queue free lift system, or just for a little break in the evenings.The Austria also has its modern Residenz Building with true doorstep skiing where the family rooms are located - just a 20 second walk over the road from the original wing or accessible by underground passage. The Austria is also the interconnected sister hotel to the Bellevue - both sharing a beautiful spa with heated indoor and outdoor pools - the perfect place for you to relax at the end of a day on the slopes.

All rooms have a satellite TV, radio, safe and hairdryer.Small Room (Residenz annexe) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.Standard Family Room (main building) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds and extra double sofa bed, private bath or shower and WC.Type C Family Suite (Residenz annexe) - sleeps 2-4: Austrian twin bedroom plus separate lounge with extra double sofa bed or second bedroom with Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC.Single Room (Residenz annexe) - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.Residenz annexeSmall rooms, single rooms and family suites are all located in the Residenz annexe. The Residenz building is across the road and also connected by underground passage to the Hotel Austria.Austrian twin bedsAustrian twin beds are very common in Central Europe. They’re simply one large bed frame containing two single mattresses, both with separate duvets and linen sets, that cannot be separated. Separate twin beds are less common and can often be head to head beds, rather than side by side, if they are available.Please noteSafe keys require a deposit.

free WiFi bar and lounge heated outdoor pool indoor pool sauna, steam room, two whirlpools, and relaxation room with waterbeds extra charge for salt grotto and massage fitness room large games room Recommended by Crystal - Hotel-run kids' club 40 bedrooms lift to all floors

quiet location on a hill, 5 minutes' walk down to the main street 3 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop doorstep skiing

welcome drink hot and cold buffet breakfast afternoon sweet and savoury snack buffet 5-course evening meals with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet weekly starter buffet weekly farmers' buffet and gala dinner occasional international themed buffets Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners includedPlease noteSmart casual dress required for dinner - no trainers or tracksuits please.