Kitzbuhel, AustriaJochberg
Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol
Slopeside spa lodge
Jochberg Kitzbuhel, Austria
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
KempinskiSlopeside spa lodge
Days start right on the KitzSki pistes and wind down across three levels of saunas and heated pools.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Public spaces enliven the expected antlers-and-wood formula with eclectic framed art and reliably stunning views on all sides.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Jochberg borders the KitzSki slopes directly, keeping trails at your door without the seasonal crowds of neighboring Kitzbühel.
The rooms
Every room has parquet flooring and rich red tilework, with a furnished balcony looking out across the valley.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 20-meter outdoor pool looks straight toward alpine slopes, and the indoor pool adds underwater massage jets.
The spa and saunas
Backlit rock walls glow inside the 90-degree Lava sauna, and therapists use Pharmos Natur botanicals in private treatment suites.
Rubin Bar & Cigar Lounge
Plush red velvet armchairs sit beside the fireplace, where bartenders pour cocktails mixed with local Brixx gin.
At the table
Breakfast buffets fill Restaurant Steinberg each morning, and the pine-paneled Alpenglück Stube hosts evening fondue dinners.
Kitzbuhel
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Our shorthand
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.