Hotel Alpenblick

We booked one night stay at the Alpenblick hoping the weather would be beautiful and we could sit round the pool. The weather was vile and who knew Bad Gastein in May is like a ghost town! We arrived by train and took bus 555 to the hotel - €2.40 one way. The hotel is a good 20 mins walk from the train station and it is a challenging walk. The hotel is old fashioned, the staff were lovely. We booked a standard double and that’s what we got despite it not being full. Our room was 317 which overlooked the road and entrance - no beautiful Mountain View’s for us! The hotel has lots of public rooms for sitting, reading etc, a very small hotel bar which is open at this time of year until 10am. You can get dinner at the hotel but we chose to eat out. Make sure you get your Gastein card to get bus discount. We only found out after 3 trips. This means you get unlimited travel for a day for €1.50 however the buses don’t run late. The last one is around 6pm and they are also every hour. The room was comfy enough, the pillows were like teabags though. Breakfast we felt like we were told off a bit. We asked where to sit and were told anywhere without a stone as you didn’t come for dinner last night! Bear in mind dinner wasn’t included! Breakfast was continental and no one came to ask if we wanted anything cooked. We went at 0930 apparently breakfast finishes at 1015 but they took the coffee away at 0945. There wasn’t anything wrong with the hotel - it’s not their fault they are miles from the centre but it was just average and I don’t feel worth £132 for the night. You ideally want somewhere near the train station area.

A beautiful traditional family run hotel in an amazing location. Greeted on arrival with a warm friendly welcome. Arrived at a very busy time bit were still made to feel very welcome and a valued guest. Given a tour of all the hotels facilities including the spa area. For €3 we could hire a robe to use for the outdoor heated pool. Our stay included breakfast and dinner. Fabulous choice of fresh fruits, meats, cheeses, cereals, cake, eggs and several choices of breads. Fruit juices, teas and coffees were served. The breakfast buffet was kept well refreshed. Dinner offered a salad bar, starter, main and dessert. Wide choice of meals and plenty of vegetarian options. Served at your table. The ski bus stopped outside the hotel, it was so convenient. Heated boot room and ski storage outside. Large car park. The hotel was immaculate and so-clean. Daily maid service ad change if towels on request. Our room was small with an outside sitting area, table and chairs. Oodles of constant hot water and an efficient shower. Unfortunately the small ski area by the hotel only opened the day we left, but this was due to lack of snow prior to our arrival. During our weeks stay we had snow daily and the conditions improved immensely. Lots of repeat guests at the hotel which speaks of its quality service. If you are considering this as an option please dont hesitate. Its quiet and away from external noise or disturbances. If you are looking for nightlife and entertainment this is not your place. Alpenblick offers a real taste of Austrian hospitality and the surrounding scenery is breath taking

The hotel is very well situated, there is lot of trips/hiking around you can go and visit. The famous waterfall is 10 minutes by walk from the hotel. The rooms are cleaned, personal very kind, from building are beautiful views to the mountains. Can really recommend, we enjoyed our holiday here.