Hotel Gruner Baum, Zell am See

Hotel Gruner Baum

Centrally located hotel with an excellent reputation for food, services & friendly staff, the hotel has excellent reviews & very close to many activities within the village

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Hotel
Half Board
400m to slopes
In Resort Centre
Stylish bar & dining room
Heated ski boot room
Relaxation area with saunas
Wi-fi Available

Overview

Right in the centre of Zell am See, Hotel Gruner Baum is a cosy base with bags of character. You’re just under a 10 minutes’ walk from the gondola to the Schmittenhöhe slopes, with the ski school and nursery slopes at the base of the lift too. And when you’re not out carving turns, the hotel’s spa is a sweet little sanctuary – there’s a Finnish sauna, a gentler bio sauna, a Kneipp basin for a bit of water therapy, plus loungers and drinking fountains to help you cool off and zone out.

The building itself is a charming mix of old and new – think sage-green walls, dark wood trim and a warm, alpine feel throughout. Inside, it’s all rustic wood, soft lighting and natural tones, with rooms that range from classic and comfy to sleek and contemporary. Whether you’re in a snug space with traditional touches or a more modern room with charcoal greys and forest greens, it’s all about that relaxed, natural vibe.

Breakfast is a buffet spread with all the essentials – coffee, cereal, eggs, sausages, fruit and more. In the evening, it’s a five-course evening meal with table service, where you can pick from veggie, fish or meat options (the meat’s from the in-house butchers, no less). After that, wind down in the cosy little pub or head downstairs to the cocktail bar – it’s got a livelier vibe, with music and a bit more buzz if you’re in the mood.

Description

Location

In the resort centre

8 minutes’ walk to the ski bus stop

9 minutes’ walk to the cityXpress gondola

9 minutes’ walk to the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes at the cityXpress gondola station

9 minutes’ walk to the train station

Rooms

All rooms are non-smoking and a flatscreen Smart TV with English channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, fridge, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, telephone and safe.

Double room (approx. 16m²) - sleeps 1-2: Double bed, private bath with shower and WC.

Twin room (approx. 23m²) - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, extra single sofa bed in bedroom when booked for three, private shower or bath and WC.

Junior suite (approx. 36m²) - sleeps 2-4: Double bed, extra double sofa bed in bedroom when booked for three or four, private bath, shower and WC.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €15 per night, payable locally.

Facilities

Spa and relaxation area with Finnish and bio saunas, Kneipp basin (used for treading water for health benefits), loungers and drinking fountains

Half board restaurant

À la carte restaurant

Pub

Cocktail bar

Lounge with fireplace

In-house ski shop

Boot room with heated boot rack

Free WiFi

Lift to all floors

Catering

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 5-course evening meal with table service and salad buffet (drinks not included) · Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala meals included · vegetarian options are available · vegan and gluten-free options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements when you book

Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.

Attributes

Terrace Balcony

Facilities

Hot Tub

Indoor Pool

Sauna

Swimming Pool

About Zell am See

Zell am See skiing

Set by Lake Zell, Zell am See and its bus-linked neighbour Kaprun make up the 'Europa Sport' region, with a total of 130km of runs, 80 of which are at Zell. The setting is one of Zell's biggest selling points, with lovely views of the lake from the medieval town and the slopes above. The ski area caters well for beginners intermediates keen on improving technique in the mostly tree-lined pistes. Advanced skiers have the Kitzsteinhorn glacier located down the road at nearby Kaprun.

Zell am See ski resort

The lakeside town has loads of activities for those not on skis or a board, with lively nightlife, decent restaurants and a full range of accommodation. It is good to check where you are staying in relation to the lifts, as there is a short free bus to access the slopes. For skiing, it is also worth exploring some of the other terrain in the area, like Saalbach, Bad Gastein and Schladming. Overall, Zell is a lovely spot for a winter holiday, with or without skiing.

The beautiful setting gives Zell am See a unique atmosphere not found in many Austrian resorts, and really sets it apart. Despite the smaller ski area, Zell am See remains one of Austria's top 5 resorts, and deservedly so.

Resort Attributes

Choice of Restaurants

Family Friendly

Good For Non-Skiers

Lively Night Life

Lively and Young

Mountain Restaurants

Scenic

Snow Park

Resort Facilities

Bowling Alley

Child Care