Alpenhotel Stefanie  

Tucked into a state park near Schwendau and Hippach in Austria's Zillertal valley. A short walk or drive puts you by Sommerwelt Hippach and the Strasser House Museum. The Hintertux Glacier is about 24 km away, and the Zillertal Dairy sits roughly 4 km from the hotel. This is a ski hotel with easy access to slopes via a complimentary ski shuttle.

An edgy alpine lodge with a cozy lobby fireplace and local touches. Thirty-five guestrooms feature private balconies, flat-screen TVs and satellite channels. Some rooms include bathrobes and slippers. The on-site spa offers massages, body treatments and facials, plus a sauna and hot tub to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Full spa and wellness area with sauna, hot tub, steam bath and an indoor pool. Fitness center and ping-pong for active guests. Ski storage and a complimentary ski shuttle get you to the lifts fast. Free self-parking, elevator access and luggage storage make arrivals easy. Expect multilingual staff and a relaxed garden-view bar/lounge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel and luggage storage. Multilingual staff can assist with tours and transfers.

Stefanie Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine and operates a garden-view bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Wake up to a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 8:00–10:00 AM.