Hotel Kristberg — Hotel in Gemeinde Lech

This will be admittingly long. ||NOTE WELL: This is my first trip to Austria and until I stayed at the Hotel Kristberg I had never met any of the staff, managers and owner(s) of the Hotel. This is a bonafide, no-string attached review.||We flew to Zurcih via Boston and boarded a bus to Lech, where we would be dropped off at the bus stop and order a taxi to our hotel…or so we thought. Whether through magic, voodoo or just good old fashion top notch service there was a driver, his name was Radi, (and some other guy named Micahel Zimmerman) from the Hotel Kristberg waiting for us. When we arrived at the hotel, we were escorted to the lobby and Radi quickly transported our luggage to our room as we checked in. *We later learned that the hotel had checked in with the bus company for passengers that are booked at their hotel. It was a very nice surprise.||You instantly feel, no, you immediately know that the right decision for your stay was made the moment you arrive at Hotel Kristberg. Greeted by a generous platter of homemade cookies and the lovely Katarina at the front desk it was clear that top notch service is the Hotel’s priority. I’m making the very broad assumption that it all starts at the top, as that “Micahel Zimmerman guy” is the Hotel Proprietor!!!!||The Kristberg Hotel is the definition of charming. I don’t know how they have pulled this off but it is both family friendly while also being romantic. The hotel itself is very well maintained by attentive and friendly staff. The theme is skiing and the hearty outdoors; rightfully so as the Hotel Kristberg proprietor, Michael Zimmermann, is the nephew of Olympic Gold Medalist and hotel Founder Egon Zimmermann. Michael, your uncle would be very, very proud of the tradition of excellence you are carrying on.||As I explored the property I found on display many of the awards, some of the actual equipment and a treasure trove of photos depicting Egon’s many triumphs. Truth be told, I could have spent a good portion of my trip staying indoors and absorbing the history of the hotel, scenic views and warm “home away from home” atmosphere while enjoying a toasty Gluhwein. ||As you make your way to the lounge area, appointed with a lovely fireplace, you realize it's so much more than a lounge. It’s as if someone took your favorite and most cherished memory of your favorite holiday and transported it there. The comfortable couches, chairs and decor are something I’m eager to return to. Janina and May both provided excellent service as bartenders and their knowledge of the local history for some of the beverages we drank was impressive. Enzian Root Schnapps comes to mind. Needless to say, when I visited the lounge area I never wanted to leave…alas…a person needs to eat and eat we did!||Dinner and Breakfast were included with our stay and this was not some all inclusive type menu where everything looks and tastes the same. Even as I type this I’m dreaming of my return for the 5 course meals that were served at dinner. Locally sourced and themed, each course was perfectly prepared and accommodating for those with allergies. There was a gluten free option for each course and the staff was very much on top of where to plate the meals. I feel compelled to call them all out in case they one day read this review, Norbert, Kirsten, Sebastian, Christian, Yago and Suko…you really were the icing on the cake and made our trip such a pleasure. ||I’d be remiss if I didn't mention the views from our room were of the Oberlech and will stay with me for quite some time. A slice of heaven on earth is the only way to describe it. After a full day of skiing the hotel also has a full spa, with Sauna, 2 steam rooms and oversized jacuzzi. This is the only hotel I’ll stay at for my future returns to Lech. This staff, the setting and the convenience to town are just too good to not return too. There is SO much more I can add but I fear folks will stop reading. Thank you Michael and the Hotel Kristberg staff for an amazing stay as...

What an amazingly charming hotel! This is my first trip to Lech and I can’t imagine staying in a more perfect place. There is a friendly, family oriented warmth you experience at the Kristberg. The staff throughout makes you feel welcome and catered to. Possibly since this is a property developed and operated by the Austrian ski legend Egon Zimmerman and is still run by the family today, that pride of providing a quality experience for its guests is alive and well. ||The food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner. A generous selection of items are available at the elegant buffet and is accompanied by many ala cart selections you can order to your taste and desires. It was a nice touch that each table has a plaque with your groups names, again providing that personal touch that makes you feel catered too!||We loved the updated spa with several steam and dry sauna options, cold plunge, quiet rooms, whirlpool and several showers. After the hard skiing we did each day it was the perfect way to heal, socialize and just felt fantastic! ||I’m looking forward to returning next year to the Kristberg! Thank you Michael for making our stay...

We recently returned from a fantastic 2 week stay at Hotel Kristberg and plan to return again as soon as is practicable. Our room (Kriegerhorn) was light, spacious and comfortable with a lovely balcony and views across the village and up to Ober Lech. The staff was uniformly courteous and responsive to all of our needs - from the custodial staff to the dining room to the front desk. The decor is classically alpine and comfortable throughout and particularly inviting to anyone with an interest in ski history as the walls are festooned with photographs and mementos from the career of the hotel's founder and world/olympic champion Egon Zimmermann. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent and served by a very professional and attentive staff. The spa is thoroughly outfitted with a hot tub, 2 steam baths and a sauna. While the walk up the hill at the end of a full day of skiing (we got in about 300k vertical feet during our stay) was a minor workout, it was all worthwhile when we walked inside. We will definitely return and bring our entire family on the next trip. Thank you to the entire staff for having made our vacation...