Gourmet & Wine Hotel Austria
Alpine-contemporary with an obsessive food-and-wine focus. Family-owned warmth meets serious culinary ambition. More dinner-table conversation than après-ski chaos.
Book the Austria Stuben fine dining at least 24 hours ahead — it fills its 16 seats fast, and hotel guests get a discounted rate of around €135/person vs €175 for outside guests
Why It Matters
One of the very few ski hotels anywhere with a Michelin-starred restaurant on-site. The sommelier co-owns the hotel. The wine list runs to 1,200+ bottles. The fine dining room seats 16 maximum.
At 1,930 meters above sea level at the very end of the Ötztal valley, this family-run 4-star superior hotel has turned food into its entire identity. The Austria Stuben restaurant holds 1 Michelin star and 4 Gault Millau toques — a serious achievement for a dining room that seats only 16. Co-owner Maximilian Steiner, Austria's Best Sommelier 2023, manages a cellar of 1,200+ wines. But look, it's not just about dinner: the half-board package wraps breakfast, afternoon snacks, and a 5-course evening menu into every stay, so even guests who skip the fine dining eat very well. Rooms are clean, alpine-contemporary with pine accents. Ski-in/ski-out access is genuine. The hotel connects underground to sister property Hotel Bellevue, sharing a 600m² spa.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
A1 Smart Residence
A smart/value double room in the annex building (~32m²), connected to the main hotel by an underground passage. Bathtub-shower combination, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Best value option for price-conscious guests.
Double · 32 sqmA5 Smart Maison
A duplex layout — two floors connected by interior stairs. Separate living and sleeping areas with a walk-in wardrobe. Bathtub and separate toilet. Good value for guests who want space on a smarter budget. TV and Wi-Fi included.
Double · 43 sqmLuxus Spa Suite
The flagship room at ~70m². Has its own private sauna, plus bath and shower, fireplace, minibar, separate bedroom and living room, and balcony. Can connect to an A1 room. Bathrobes, spa package, and Austria tRest wine cosmetics included.
Double · 70 sqmType A1 – Double Room
The entry-level room. Compact at 18m², with shower and WC, lock box, telephone, TV, radio, and Wi-Fi. No frills, but clean and functional. Best for guests who are mainly eating and skiing.
Double · 18 sqmType A3 – Double Room
A solid step up at ~30m². Sleeps 2–4 (third and fourth person on a sofa bed). Separate bath or shower and WC, living area, minibar, TV, radio, and Wi-Fi. A comfortable base for couples wanting space or families.
Double · 30 sqmType A4 – Double Room Studio
Studio format at ~45m² with a balcony. Sleeps 2–4 (sofa bed for extras). Bath and shower, separate WC, and a proper living area. The balcony is the key upgrade here.
Double · 45 sqmType A4+ – Double Room Studio
Same footprint as the A4 (~45m²) but with a panoramic bathroom — separate shower and WC instead of a combined bath. Can be connected to an A1 room via connecting door. Balcony included.
Double · 45 sqmType A5 – Apartment
Proper apartment configuration at ~45m²: separate bedroom and living room, not just an open studio. Balcony, separate bathroom and WC. Can connect to an A3 room via connecting door. Sleeps up to 5 in the larger variant.
Double · 45 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Child supervision available Sunday to Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm and 7:00–8:30pm, for children from 3 years old. Hotel also has a children's play area.
Multiple food and wine tasting sessions held each week as part of the Austria Culinary Experience. Includes cheese tastings (e.g. Comté, blue cheese with Vintage Port) and wine degustations in Steiner's Wine Cellar.
Exclusive private dining experience in the wine cellar. Share your preferences and the kitchen and Maximilian Steiner compose a bespoke menu with matched wines. Works for celebrations, anniversaries, or small group events.
Hosted every Tuesday by Head Sommelier Maximilian Steiner (Austria's Best Sommelier 2023). Features 8 wines from the Tyrol region — typically four red and four white. Also includes his own AMAX label wine, created with his sister Anna. Pre-booking required.
Over 150km of marked hiking trails accessible directly from the hotel in summer, including routes to mountain huts, 3,000m peaks, and glacier tours. The Ötztal Summer Card (included in summer stays) covers free use of mountain lifts.
Bike and e-bike rental available nearby with a special hotel guest discount. An extensive biking and trail network is accessible from the hotel. Bike storage and washing facilities on-site (Bike homes partner hotel).
Direct ski-in/ski-out access off blue run number 6. The Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area offers 112km of pistes with 25 lifts and guaranteed snow from mid-November to late April. The main Rosskarbahn gondola is about 8 minutes' walk downhill.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lobby and bar area features an open fireplace — the go-to spot for a post-ski glass and some warmth.
A heated underground passage connects Hotel Austria to sister hotel Hotel Bellevue, giving guests access to the combined spa, facilities, and dining without stepping outside.
Included free in summer stays. Covers free use of summer mountain lifts, public buses throughout the valley, museums, swimming pools, and other attractions across the entire Ötztal.
Free parking garage included with every stay. One space per room. Connected directly to the hotel, so no outdoor parking hassle in winter.
Pets welcome for an additional charge (approx. €20/night).
Ski pass sales on-site, so no need to queue at the resort ticket office.
On-site boot room with individual heated lockers, accessible by room key card. Keeps ski equipment secure and boots warm for the next day.
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