4* Superior GRAND HOTEL , Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria

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At a glance

The 4* Superior Grand Hotel Zell am See occupies a wonderful private peninsular location on the shores of lake Zell just a short stroll from the resort centre (two minutes). An imposing, imperial building, the Hotel offers modern, luxury accommodation and has recently added a new Wellness area and Casino to its impressive list of facilities.

There is a complimentary shuttle to and from the City Xpress Gondala (500 metres, around 8 minutes on foot, ski depot facilities at the valley station) and the nearest ski bus stop is just 50 metres from the hotel.

Features

The Hotel consists of two wings which are connected by an underground passage and the Hotel is decorated with a mix of imperial design and traditional alpine style with all the facilities you would expect of a luxury Hotel.

Within the main hotel there is a lounge and entrance hall, a number of traditional ‘Stuberl’ rooms, restaurant and dining room with lake views, the stylish imperial bar with open fire and a wine cellar (wine tasting sessions are available on request). There is garaged car parking, lifts, a ski and boot room and free WiFi.

Wellness facilities at the ‘Classic Spa’ included in your stay include the panoramic indoor pool, steam room, saunas and whirlpool – around 2,000 m2 in total. The hotel has also recently opened its brand new flagship ‘GrandSpa’ which offers a further 1,000 m2 of Wellness facilities at the top of the Hotel. A local charge (€15 / day) applies for the GrandSpa and is included for guests in the Wellness Deluxe rooms and Suites. Massages and beauty treatments are also available for a local charge.

The Hotel is also home to Zell am See’s Casino.

Rooms

All bedrooms offer ensuite facilities, telephone, cable TV, hairdryer, safe, free WiFi and most have a balcony. All rooms are non-smoking and bathrobes and slippers are available either in the room or from the hotel reception. All but the standard comfort rooms have a minibar.

We offer a number of different rooms from the standard ‘Comfort’ rooms with no balcony (3rd image) to those with balcony and a lake view (bottom image) and Family or Grand Suites sleeping 4 or 5 guests. Prices vary accordingly with the Wellness Deluxe rooms and Suites offering complimentary access to the Grand Spa.

Meals

Accommodation is on a half board basis including an extensive hot and cold breakfast buffet and four course evening meal with choice of main courses and salad bar. There are also weekly themed buffet evenings and après-ski snacks are served from 4-5pm. Christmas and New Year’s eve Gala dinners are included.

Our opinion

The Grand Hotel Zell am See is an imposing and elegant 4* Superior hotel enjoying a fantastic location on the lake and is just a short walk from the resort centre. The facilities are impressive and include a Casino and extensive Wellness Area and the service is both professional and friendly. The complimentary shuttle to the lift station completes your luxury stay in Zell am See and we are delighted to offer flexible stays at this Hotel for much of the Winter season.

Your opinion

Your marks out of 10

Location 10
Rooms 10
Meals 10

“A brilliant hotel, great staff, awesome location and we will be sure to return. Overall an extremely successful family holiday”

(Scores and comments source: Online feedback since Winter 2009)