Hotel Schmittenhof, Zell am See

Austria

Hotel Schmittenhof

Austria

The Hotel Schmittenhof enjoys a pretty woodland location where you can ski back to the door at the end of the day!

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Hotel
Half Board
Doorstep skiing
15 minutes' walk to resort centre
Ski bus stop outside
Excellent sauna and steam room

Overview

The Hotel Schmittenhof is a traditionally Alpine-styled hotel with contemporary finishing touches to its amenities and décor. Being on the slopes (so sitting on a slight uphill climb), the views of the surrounding mountain scenery that you’ll be treated to are particularly pretty.

Description

Location

· ski-in, ski-out · 3 minutes' to the lift · 4 minutes' to ski school · ski bus stop at the front of hotel · 30 minutes' walk to town centre · slight uphill location

Rooms

All room have a satellite flatscreen TV, free WiFi, telephone, hairdryer, safe and are non-smoking.

Twin room – sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin deluxe room – sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Suite – sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed, private shower, WC and south facing balcony.

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.

Facilities

· ski room · heated boot rack · lift to all floors · sauna · steam room · whirlpool · bar · sun terrace

Catering

Offered on a half board basis, breakfast will include a selection of hot and cold options
including cereals, fruit, yogurts, freshly baked breads and pastries, fresh coffee and tea.

A freshly prepared evening meal is provided with a good selection of local and internationally inspired dishes.

Accommodation Facilities

Sauna

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