Hotel Gansleit, Söll

Austria

Hotel Gansleit

Austria

Friendly & welcoming atmosphere with a good selection of wellness facilities, the reviews are amazing!

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Hotel
Half Board
Ski-to-door
500m to Resort Centre
5 minutes' walk to the village centre
Family-run
Ski Guiding
Sauna & steam room

Overview

In a quieter part of Soll's centre, yet only a 5 minute walk away from the local après bars, is Hotel Gansleit. The closest gondola is around 10 minutes away and under normal conditions, it's possible to ski right back at the end of the day. The hotel, where rooms are located in two buildings, has been beautifully decorated and includes a modern spa and wellness suite.

Description

Location

· ski-in · ski bus stop outside · 5 minutes' walk to the village centre · 10 minutes' walk to the lifts

Rooms

All rooms have a safe, hairdryer and cable TV, and are non-smoking.

Twin Room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin Room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and terrace.

Twin Room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin Room in Annex - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony

Twin Room - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 13 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three people, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin Room in Annex - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and terrace.

Twin Room in Annex - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 13 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three people, private shower, WC and terrace.

Single Room - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

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 TV with sports channels

Sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, fitness room and relaxation area

Extra charge for massages

Twice weekly ski guiding with the hotel owner

Lift to all floors

Non-smoking

The Hotel Gänsleit consists of two neighbouring buildings, 10m apart. The reception, dining areas and all facilities are located in the original building.

Catering

Hot and cold buffet breakfast
4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and regular salad buffet
Weekly spare ribs evening
Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

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

Accommodation Attributes

All Ensuite

Fireplace

Ski In Ski Out

Terrace Balcony

Accommodation Facilities

Fitness

Indoor Pool

Sauna

About Söll

The Ski Welt area is one of the largest in Austria with a total of 250km of pistes. However, its component parts make the territory rather similar, as it's basically made up of a number of smaller, lift- or bus-linked resorts. You can also access the massive 'Kitzbuheler Alpen' pass for nearly 700km of runs. The traditional view of Soll is of a pretty, cheaper, louder alternative to other Austrian villages, with good nightlife and inexpensive accommodation. While this is still partially true, the resort has consciously tried to up its family appeal by improving its ski school and childcare. Brits make up 20% of all visitors, with the ski area providing good beginner and lower intermediate skiing, decent but inexpensive nightlife and short transfers (45 minutes to Innsbruck). Advanced skiers won't find much to enjoy apart from some off-piste and boarders will only really want to try Soll if they are beginners or lower intermediates. There is a short bus journey to get to the lifts, which have been upgraded to decrease the queues.

Eating out tends to be in the hotel restaurants, while mountain eateries are good but crowded. Soll has a poor snow record and this can really affect a holiday. The SkiWelt has invested heavily in snowmaking facilities (100km of pistes now covered), but Westendorf's altitude is low (622m), shortening the season. However, there are some decent non-skiing activities (walking, sightseeing and indoor sports).

Overall, Soll is a pretty good resort, with lower costs, fine skiing for lower abilities and lively après-ski.

Resort Attributes

Alpine Charm

Beginner Friendly

Choice of Restaurants

Good Beginners

Good For Non-Skiers

Great for Mixed Abilities

Large Ski Area

Lively Night Life

Lively and Young

Scenic