Hotel Austria, Obergurgl

Hotel Austria is a fine example of genuine Austrian hospitality, style and elegance. Run by three generations of the Steiner family and their excellent team you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. The Austria has a fantastic, peaceful location – slightly elevated above the centre of Obergurgl, and with a blue run right across the road to make it easy to access to the mountain first thing in the morning, and cruise right back home after a day of skiing around the Valley of the Kings.

Twin rooms in the original hotel are all decorated in classic Austrian style, with wooden furniture and a comfortable feel. The small twin rooms, single rooms and apartments are located in the modern Residenz annexe, a ski-in, ski-out building that’s just 20 seconds’ walk over the road from the original wing and is also accessible by underground passage.

Food is taken seriously at the Hotel Austria, with high quality, local ingredients and service to match. Expect a great mix of Tyrolean cuisine and international dishes served in the wood-panelled restaurant, and an excellent range of wines from Austria and beyond to complement your meals.

Little ones from two years old can make the most of the free kids' club, running from Sunday to Friday – allowing Mum and Dad time to get the most out of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl's queue-free lift system, or even enjoy a little break in the evenings.

The Austria is the interconnected sister hotel to the Bellevue. Just stroll through the underground tunnel to the Bellevue to spend some time in the beautiful spa, which has heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, a steam bath and a relaxation room with waterbeds – the perfect place to relax after a day on the slopes.

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.

2 minutes' walk over the road to the Blue 6 run · 8 minutes' walk to the Rosskarbahn chairlift and the Hohe Mut 1 gondola · quiet location on a hill, 5 minutes' walk down to the main street · 3 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop · ice skating rink opposite the hotel.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Located just 4 minutes stroll above the village centre and with skiing almost to the doorstep, the Austria is well-run by the Steiner family

Flights and transfers included.