Hotel Austria
Doorstep skiing from above the centre of Obergurgl
- Hotel
- Half Board
- Located directly above the village centre
- The hotel offers excellent cuisine
- Offers Skiing almost to the doorstep
- Indoor pool and spa facilities
Overview
Hotel Austria is a fine example of genuine Austrian hospitality, style and elegance. It has a fantastic peaceful location - slightly elevated above the centre of Obergurgl, but with a ski run right across the road. Food is high quality, with a great use of local ingredients and service to match. Expect a great mix of Tirolean and international cuisine. The Austria is the interconnected sister hotel to the Bellevue where guests can spend time in the beautiful spa area.
Description
Location
Take an 8-minute stroll to the Rosskarbahn chairlift or Hohe Mut Bahn gondola each morning, to get access to miles of red and blue runs. Or head 10 minutes in the opposite direction to the Festkoglbahn gondola, which is closer to the Hochgurgl side of the ski area. You can cruise back to within a couple of minutes of the hotel on Blue 6, or take Red 12 to the bottom of the Festkoglbahn and walk home from there. Good for exploring, the hotel is within a short walk of shops and restaurants.
Rooms
All rooms have a satellite TV, radio, safe (deposit required) and hairdryer.
Small twin room (Residenz annexe) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.
Twin room (main building) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds,double sofa bed, private bath or shower and WC.
Type C apartment (Residenz annexe) - sleeps 2-4: Austrian
twin bedroom, separate lounge with 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 annexe
Small
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 beds
Austrian
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.
Facilities
· bar and lounge · heated outdoor pool with
panoramic views · indoor pool · spa with sauna, bio sauna, salt steam
bath, steam room, two whirlpools and relaxation room with waterbeds ·
extra charge for salt grotto and massages · fitness room · large games
room · hotel-run kids' club · free WiFi · lift to all floors · 40 rooms
Please note
Some facilities are located in the sister Hotel Belleuve, which is connected by an underground passage.
Meals
· welcome drink · hot and cold buffet breakfast ·
afternoon sweet and savoury snack buffet (3.30-5pm) · 5-course evening
meal 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
included
Please note
Smart casual dress required for dinner - no trainers or tracksuits please.
Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.
Spa and Wellness
Peel off all of the ski layers and head down to the
Austria Bellevue Wellness & Spa for a bit of downtime after a day of
conquering the mountain.
Facilities
Float
around in the tranquil outdoor pool with fabulous panoramic views of
the Ötztal Mountains, or loosen your muscles with a swim in the indoor
adventure pool. For a bit more intensity, spend some time in the sauna
or bio sauna followed by a stretch in one of the steam rooms, which are
proven to benefit the airways and immune system.
Treatments
Indulge
yourself further with a rejuvenating treatment. There's a range of
massages to choose from, like deep tissue and aromatherapy, as well as
more unique options like the Rasul Trilogy or a soak in the Salt Wasser
Tub, so you’ll leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of
the holiday. Additional charges will apply on treatments, which can be
booked and paid for locally.
Families
Hotel Austria Kids' Club
The Hotel Austria runs a free kids' club for children aged between 2 and 12 years.
Childcare options:
Open Sunday to Friday from 9.30am-4.30pm and again from 7-8.30pm.
Lunch is at an extra charge.
These facilities do not need to be pre-booked.
About Obergurgl
Obergurgl skiing
Obergurgl is great for beginners and intermediates, which, along with good ski schools, makes for an excellent family ski holiday destination. One of the highest resorts in Austria at 1930m, Obergurgl has an excellent snow record and long season. Linked to Hochgurgl, there are over 100km of runs to enjoy. For more advanced skiers and boarders, there is often some nice off-piste to get that adrenalin pumping, although not much else…
Obergurgl ski resort
The resort itself is pleasing to the eye and offers a sense of alpine charm. Off snow activities are a little sparse, although après ski is jovial without being too hectic. Hotels are generally of a high standard, though there is a lack of independent restaurants (they are pretty much all part of the hotels).
