Hotel Sonnalp, Kirchberg in Tirol

Austria

Hotel Sonnalp

Austria

Excellent village location, this 4* hotel has fabulous reviews for hospitality, spa facilities & traditional cuisine!

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Hotel
Half Board
650m to slopes
750m to Resort Centre
Bar & Lounge
Wellness centre
Ski & Boot Room
Free Wi-fi

Overview

Hotel Sonnalp’s in the laid-back village of Kirchberg, just outside Kitzbühel – so you’ll get easy access to the same top-tier ski area, without the premium price tag. It’s just a short wander to the ski bus stop, and from there, you’re whisked up to the mountain in ten (and it’s totally free). It even drops you right by the ski school meeting point, which is a bit of a win if you're new to the slopes. Back at the hotel, it’s all about recharging and getting cosy – there’s an indoor pool and a wellness area with saunas, a steam bath and an infrared cabin. Massages and treatments are on offer too, if you’re after a bit more pampering.

From the outside, it’s a classic Austrian chalet-style building – think timber detailing, cream walls and a snow-covered roof that looks right at home against the pine-covered hills. Inside, things are comfy with a touch of alpine charm. Rooms are done up in soft neutrals, light wood and rich burgundy tones.

Food-wise, you’ll start the day with a buffet breakfast stacked with Continental staples – cereals, toast, cold cuts and cheeses – plus hot picks like bacon, eggs and sausages. Come evening, there’s a four-course buffet dinner, complete with a salad bar and weekly Tyrolean dishes. And if you fancy something to sip, the rustic hotel bar’s got you covered with cocktails, aperitifs and a solid wine list.

Description

Location

4 minutes’ walk to the ski bus stop (approx. 10 minutes’ ride on the free shuttle service to the ski school meeting point)

18 minutes’ walk to the Maierlbahn lift

30 minutes’ walk to the resort centre and ski school meeting point

Rooms

All rooms have a flatscreen TV, hairdryer, telephone and safe.

Double room (approx. 22m²) - sleeps 2: Double bed, private shower and WC.

Double room (approx. 22-29m²) - sleeps 2-3: Double bed, extra single sofa-bed in bedroom when booked for three, private bath and WC.

Double room (approx. 22-29m²) - sleeps 2-4: Double bed, extra double sofa-bed in bedroom when booked for four, private bath with shower and WC.

Cots are available to hire for an extra charge, on request (subject to availability).

Please note: Bed linen and towel changes are available on request, free of charge.

Facilities

Indoor pool (open 7am-8pm – flip flops/pool shoes required)

Wellness area (open 4-8pm)

Finnish and bio saunas with a textile-free area (no clothing permitted) for those aged 16 and over

Infrared cabin

Steam bath

Extra charge for massages and treatments – ranging from approx. €10-100 for 15-60 minutes massages (bookable and payable locally)

Bathrobes available from reception

Fitness room (open 7am-8pm)

Bar

Reception with fireplace

Kids’ play area

Boot room with heated boot rack

Free WiFi

Lift to all floors

Catering

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course buffet evening meal with a salad buffet, and a selection of local Tyrolean specialties once per week · kids’ menu available · New Year’s Eve gala meals included

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

About Kirchberg in Tirol

Some say that Kirchberg is a smaller, quieter version of Kitzbuhel. The two are lift-linked, but Kirchberg is a resort in its own right. It's a largely unplanned village, lively and crowded, with lots of young Germans, Scandinavians and Brits here to enjoy the nightlife. It's quite attractive and the hospitality is excellent. Prices are generally lower here than some more mainstream resorts in Austria, although they are still comparatively high.

The ski area has an excellent range of long red runs and challenging blacks, as well as some decent blue pistes for the less experienced skiers. Boarders have a specialist park and a half-pipe, while 'langlaufers' have 40km of trails. Because of its link to Kitzbuehel, there are occasional queues and the bus to the lift can get crowded, as well as car traffic in the village. If you want more skiing, you can always invest in the 'Kitzbuheler Alpen' pass, for nearly 700km of unlinked pistes. Accommodation and eating are mainly hotel-based, but there are some excellent mountain restaurants for lunchtimes.

Overall, Kirchberg in Tirol is a good alternative to Kitzbuehel with great nightlife and accommodation.

Resort Attributes

Lively Night Life

Lively and Young

Mountain Restaurants

Snow Park

Resort Facilities

Bowling Alley

Gym

Hang Gliding

Ice Rink

Paragliding