Otztal, AustriaObergurgl-Hochgurgl
Hotel Gotthard-Zeit
Slopeside alpine lodge
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Otztal, Austria
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe ResortOutside the door
Slopeside alpine lodge
Life at this family lodge revolves around the mountain, moving from high-altitude skiing to sunny terrace lunches and fireside drinks.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms mix pale timber and stone with direct mountain views, and the wellness area, with its panorama whirlpool and sauna sequence, is built for people who have skied all day.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The central Gaisberg chairlift sits just below. Down the slope, Obergurgl village is a three-minute walk away.
The rooms
Light wood paneling and stone define the bedrooms, and many open onto balconies overlooking the pistes.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An arched glass footbridge crosses the heated pool, surrounded by stone pillars and cushioned deck loungers.
The thermal suite
The outdoor whirlpool steams against snowy summits. Inside, tiled chambers house salt steam baths and a Finnish sauna.
The spa
Cushioned daybeds and wicker loungers look out at snowy peaks, and treatments include herbal stamp and hot stone massages.
Hotel Bar and Lounge
Red velvet stools wrap around the bar counter, where draught beer and Tyrolean schnapps are poured beside an open fire.
At the table
Inverted wine bottles hang from the dining room ceiling, and tables set in white linen look straight onto snowy slopes.
How it began
Gotthard Scheiber opened the hotel in 1971, and his family still runs the property today.
Otztal
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.