Hotel Lohmann

Overall a great week here skiing with our 2 teenage children (and our brother-in-law with his 10 year old son). Booked through Crystal as at time of booking flights were not yet released for independent travel. We basically confirm previous reviews of the hotel and resort. Rooms Our immediate family of four had 2 large inter-connecting rooms each with a sofa bed, table area, bathroom with large sink area, as well as a separate storage room across the hall for suitcases ski clothing etc. Very spacious with all the essentials. New-looking bathrooms but slightly dated decor in main room although apparently all rooms due for renovation this year. Food All-inclusive means buffet breakfast with a wide choice of options to prepare for the slopes including made to order egg/ omelette and pancakes; cake, tea, coffee or squash at 4pm; and buffet evening meal with wine, beer or soft drinks. Very efficient waiter service and tasty and varied meals. Wellness-area As norm for Austria, main area is costume-free. You can wrap up in a towel yourself but can’t necessarily avoid others not wearing towels. There is a textile sauna on a different level but you need to ask first for it to be turned on. Sauna, steam room and spa baths very relaxing after a day skiing. Location Only very short walk to Wiesenlift nursery slopes/ ski school, Festkogel gondola and bus stop to Hochgurgl. Ski hire shop attached to hotel very helpful and efficient. Boot room has heated boot racks. Resort Agree with most reviews on-line - practically no lift queues ( except when weather forced Easter ‘crowds’ into limited area which meant 5 mins wait!); lovely cruisey blue runs; many middle- aged intermediates and families; low-key apres-ski, Nederhutte great, not much to village but hotels and ski- hire shops but personally we appreciated its unspoilt nature. Snow was fantastic for such late season but weather meant poor visability most days. We hope to be able to return another time with a little more sun!

There is nothing I can criticise or fault about this hotel. Reception, Restaurant, Bar and Housekeeping staff are all friendly and nothing seems to much trouble for them. Breakfasts and evening meals offer good variety and are excellent. Unlimited wine,local beer and soft drinks during evening meal times. Free hot drinks and cake at 4pm everyday. Free wellness room containing sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, sanitarium and infa red room. But beware in keeping with Austrian tradition they are nude. Free dressing gown and slippers provided in your room. Our hotel room was very spacious and comfortable with a store room across the hall if needed. Ski hire shop below hotel was easy accessible and staff were helpful and quickly sorted out your hire equipment. On top of all this the slopes were brilliant and access was virtually on the doorstep. Terrific view of the mountains from our hotel room. What's not to love about this hotel and situation.