Hotel Alpen Karawanserai

In English, Alpen-Karawanserai roughly translates as the Alpine Caravan, but this is no shed on two wheels. It mixes mountain style with influences from the Sahara to Asia – a Persian rug here, Nakashima shelving there and, of course, that all-important Austrian hospitality.

They also love to showcase the local area in other ways. You can get fresh bread from the nearby bakery at breakfast and try Austrian soft drinks in the bar. And they make a lot of things themselves too, from tonic to soap to massage oil.

Speaking of massages, the spa facilities are a really special treat. There’s a rooftop sauna with views of the mountains, and daily homemade treatments that are free to try in the hammam – including yoghurt, coffee, honey and even chocolate scrubs. And the mood showers are a fantastic way to cool off after you’ve been warmed to 90°C in the Finnish sauna. Plus, there are two pools – one indoor and one out – a cold plunge pool and a textile sauna where you can keep your swimsuit on.

Location

As for the location, it’s fantastic too. You’re in the centre of Hinterglemm and only a minute or two from the Reiterkogel and Bergfried lifts.

Meals

Hot and cold buffet breakfast.

All rooms are non-smoking and have bathrobes, a hairdryer, internet link, minibar, flatscreen TV and safe.

Single room (18m²) – sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.

Twin room (20m²) – sleeps 2: Split-king bed, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room (30m²) – sleeps 2: Split-king bed, private shower or bath and WC.

Junior suite with balcony (approx. 35m²) – sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 15 years): Split-king bed, single sofa bed, private shower or bath, WC and balcony.

Boutique spa hotel combining modern, contemporary design with traditional Austrian hospitality.

All prices include flights and transfers.