Hotel Madlein
Features
The first designer hotel in the Alps, the Madlein is chic and modern with a light and airy feel. Convenient for access to the ski lifts and slopes, guests can make the most of Ischgl's great ski area and return at the end of the day to relax by the open fire or enjoy the wide range of leisure and spa facilities. For those looking to sample Ischgl's lively nightlife don't miss an evening or two in the Madlein's famous 'Pacha' nightclub.
Location · central location · Pardatschgrat gondola 100m linked by covered escalator
Features · indoor pool and heated outdoor pools · stunning spa area with sauna, steam room, fitness room, fire room and relaxation area with panoramic views · extra charge for spa treatments, massage and solarium · lounge with open fireplace · extra charge for internet terminal · cocktail bar · exclusive 'Pacha' nightclub (soundproofed) · in-house ski hire shop · daily entertainment programme · 71 bedrooms · lift to all floors
Meals · hot and cold buffet breakfast · 5 course evening meals with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included
Rooms for 2 people on half board sharing a standard room with Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC. 30m² 'Komfort' rooms with balcony are also available at a supplement as are contemporary style 35m² 'Design' rooms with private bath and balcony. All rooms sleep up to 3 people with Austrian twin and sofa bed. All bedrooms have minibar, hairdryer and cable TV.
Official Rating ****
Ischgl Resort Info
Ischgl, set in the beautiful Paznau Valley, offers some of the best skiing that Austria has. It also provides a link into Switzerland at Samnaun for tax free shopping (take your passport). It is a lovely Tyrolean village that has high altitude and good snow, an excellent lift system and great higher intermediate skiing and boarding. There are 200km of runs, with a bus link to Galtur for a further 65km.
Beginners will have to take a lift up and back to Idalp to access the easier slopes and these can get very busy during the day. Experts also have a few problems with limited challenging stuff, although there is some great powder when the snow is good. Also, while there are two runs back to town, they are both tough reds and do get very cut up in the afternoon. Boarders have been welcomed at Ischgl for over ten years and the terrain is great for them. There is also a big half-pipe and a highly-rated specialist park.
New lifts have markedly reduced lift queues to the slopes, while the village has a largely traffic-free centre. It is an attractive place, although expensive, with a good selection of accommodation, hotels and some lively après-ski, favoured by Germans and Scandinavians. There is a reasonable range of non-skiing opportunities including shopping (see Samnaun).
Overall, Ischgl is one of the best of the Austrian resorts, particularly for better intermediates and boarders. It's expensive, but an ace choice if you want to sample an Austrian holiday at its finest.
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