Aurelio Lech Hotel & Club Lech am Arlberg, Austria Hotel Kristiana A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Lech am Arlberg, Austria An exquisitely decorated 29-room Alpine retreat with the feel of a private residence rather than a hotel, Kristiania Lech Hotel is just a short walk from the centre of Lech. Originally built by Olympic ski champion Othmar Schneider as a private chalet to entertain his friends on their adventures in the Arlberg mountains, Kristiania Lech has retained its intimate feel thanks to Gertrud Schneider and her tailor-made team. Like father, like daughter, Gertrud continues to make international guests feel instantly at home in what feels more like staying at a relative’s classic residence than a hotel. 12 Aurelio Lech Hotel & Club offers the finest guest experience with 44 staff looking after 18 suites and rooms (ten in the hotel and a further eight in the Aurelio Club). In a prime position for both summer and winter adventures, the two properties are surrounded by the magnificent peaks and pistes of Omeshorn, Rüfikopf and Kriegerhorn, and an easy walk to Lech’s glamorous shops and traditional bars and restaurants. The charming, alpine chalet style of the exteior are elevated by the classic yet modern interiors, which exude a distinctly chic appeal. Located next to the slopes, this is the best ski-in/ski-out address in Lech. Although, considering all that is on offer you would be forgiven to rephrase as skiin/stay-in! Gourmet cuisine is assured from award-winning chef Christian Rescher whilst indulgent pampering is to be had at the sumptuous 1,100m 2 spa which includes a 23-metre pool, aromatherapy steam rooms, saunas, herbal and floral baths, and a cold-plunge pool. The Hotel and Club are linked by an underground walkway, enabling guests at the more private Club the facilities of the Hotel but as a stand-alone private use chalet sleeping up to 20 in six double bedrooms and two suites. Launched in 2009, Aurelio Club was Austria’s first ultra-luxury chalet, and remains one of the plushest mountain retreats in the Alps today.
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