The term 'small and friendly' was designed for places like the Hotel Garni Edelweiss in Zell am See. Under new ownership, this relaxed hotel has been recently converted from apartments - the rooms are refurbished, modern and comfortable.The Edelweiss' location is great too. It's just outside the centre of Zell am See - great for a stroll around the town - and just a snowball's throw from the lakeside. For getting to the lifts you have the choice of an eight minute walk up to the City Xpress gondola for access to the Schmittenhöhe, or a couple of minutes to the ski bus that can also take you over to the nearby Kitzsteinhorn glacier.Back at the Edelweiss - there's a basement wellness area with Finnish sauna, steam room and a free juice and tea bar in the relaxation room.You've got the choice of sticking with bed and breakfast giving you the chance to explore Zell am See's great restaurants - alternatively get your meals sorted before you go and upgrade to half board and eat at a nearby restaurant.

All bedrooms have a satellite TV, hairdryer and free WiFi and are non-smoking.Standard Room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower and WC.Standard Room (with balcony) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.Standard Room (with lake view) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony with lake view.Superior Room - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds and single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.Junior Suite - sleeps 3-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds and double sofa bed, private shower and WC.Suite - sleeps 3-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds and double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.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.

free WiFi self-service coffee area sauna, steam room, infrared cabin and small relaxation area tea and juice bar in relaxation area ski storage room non-smoking throughoutPlease noteThe Garni Edelweiss is only manned for limited hours each morning and afternoon. If assistance is required outside of the normal service hours there is a phone in reception.

close to the centre of Zell am See 4 minutes' walk to the lakeshore 2 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop 8 minutes' walk to the City Xpress gondola

optional hot and cold buffet breakfast optional 3-course evening meals with choice of main course taken at a nearby restaurant (approx 8-10-minute walk)