The Best Hotels in Lech, Austria

The Schwärzler family runs Hotel Haldenhof and has been involved in not only the running of hotels in Lech but the growth of the village itself, for over 50 years. Hubert and Isolde Schwärzler laid the foundation stone of the Haldenhof back in October 1968, and the family is in its third generation of hoteliers now. Today, the hotel mixes the style of an English country house with warm, spacious and luxurious bedrooms and superb hospitality.

Arrive at Haus Schrofenstein, and you’ll find the pretty white B&B weighed down by a thick layer of snow covering the roof and the wooden cladding of the terrace. Inside, it’s old-fashioned but incredibly homely, and rooms don’t lack for space or comfort. One big plus is the location – the B&B is only 400 metres (1,312ft) from the Oberlechbahn cable car. Start your day with breakfast at Haus Schrofenstein, and end it relaxing back in the sauna.

The Kristiania was originally opened by Olympic gold medalist Othmar Schneider and is now run by Othmar’s daughter Gertrud. It’s one of the more flamboyant spots in Lech. There are no standardised rooms or dimensions. Each of the 29 bedrooms is inspired by the “Grand Tour” – a trip around Europe undertaken by young travellers in the 17th century. The bars, lounges and restaurants are equally individual, culminating in an artistic, curated space that you can truly call “boutique”.

Back in the centre of Lech, the Prodinger family runs the 28-room Hotel Sandhof. The smaller rooms are cosy, with wooden furnishings and warm lighting. The larger suites are incredibly stylish, in a traditional Austrian sense. There’s a family-friendly feel, and the hotel will organise babysitters if parents fancy a romantic dinner. Speaking of food, in the kitchen, chef Florian Grill is an expert in Vorarlberg specialities and vegetarian delicacies.

Up above the town of Lech, you’ll find the car-free resort of Oberlech. Here, you’ll find Skilodge Oberlech at 1,650m (5,413ft), a ski-in, ski-out mountain hut. The ten stylish bedrooms use wood, stone and berry tones to create a cosy alpine aesthetic. All have a balcony and views of the mountains. Breakfast is served on the panoramic top floor, a delightful spot, where wooden walls and a slanting roof are met with simple, stylish furniture.

Alexandra and Ingo Strolz run the Auriga, a hotel in the centre of Lech, with the largest spa in the area that measures 1,125 sqm (12,109sqf). The Strolz family has been running the hotel for over 20 years now and put a focus on sound design, considered lighting, an exclusive wine cellar and heartfelt hospitality. The Rüfikopf cable car is a 3-minute walk away, and, once your day on the slopes is done, the pool, sauna, steam bath and more await.