Kristiania Lech

This is our fourth visit to the wonderful Kristiania in Lech. Nestled just outside the main hubbub of the town, the Kristiania is a warm, cosy and welcoming home from home after a day spent skiing in the mountains. The Kristiania mixes traditional Tyrolean decor and designs with eye catching and stunning contemporary works of art. What makes this hotel stand out though is its staff who are all, without exception, fabulous. You are greeted with warm smiles wherever you go and everybody is keen to make sure you have the very best holiday possible. The rooms are nicely designed, spacious and very comfortable. We stayed in room 19 this time with separate bathroom and WC and gorgeous views over the mountain. We have always particularly loved the bar at the Kristiania; it’s very large, warm and sumptuous full of squishy sofas and armchairs to curl up in. The Boot Camp is great too; big, warm and very well equipped. Because the hotel is situated slightly out of town, the Kristiania provides a complimentary shuttle service and this works very well. So, why the four stars instead of five this time? We were served milk with our afternoon tea in the bar one afternoon from a dirty jug with old coffee swimming around in it. This hadn’t been noticed by the staff but was quickly removed and replaced when we pointed it out. We were also served completely flat champagne in the bar one evening which the barman had also not noticed. We appreciate these are minor points and very ‘first world’ but this is a hotel aiming for the very best service and we felt it slightly misfired this time. We also came back to our room at the end of a whole day’s skiing one day and the room had not been cleaned. We asked the Reception staff for it to be cleaned and sat in the bar for an hour while that happened. Again, not a big problem but we would have preferred to have gone straight to the room to shower and relax. Turn down service was a little hit and miss too and didn’t happen on a couple of evenings. I should point out though that when Housekeeping did come, the room was cleaned to a very high standard and we had absolutely no complaints whatsoever. The beds, pillows, towels, robes and slippers are all extremely comfortable and appreciated after a long day’s skiing. We felt breakfast was a little expensive too at around 45 euros per person although we understand the world is a very expensive place right now so others may have a different opinion. The egg on my husband’s breakfast rosti was overcooked one morning though and the fish in the same dish very oily. He ordered a mushroom omelette on the second morning and the plate was very oily indeed which didn’t look nice when it arrived and the mushrooms were on the side not inside the omelette. I also ordered the bircher muesli on the first morning but was given hot porridge instead. As before, none of these things are major issues but just minor comments and feedback for a hotel of this calibre. We are very fond of the Krist

My son and I stayed at the Hotel for three days. The staff was excellent, really excellent, superb. The food was mostly excellent, I had one meal that was OK but the other meals were memorable especially the vegetables which were uniquely prepared. And the views. In town is a little busy, this hotel is located a short walk away from town and is very quiet. Below is a picture of the postcard like view from my room. The hotel has a comfortable atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, hotel, food Mrs Schneider and team make you feel at home Very good transport service to ski lifts and restaurants Rooms are comfortable and cozy Hotel location is close to Lech centre

I have been staying at the Kristiania for quite a few years now and it never fails to deliver. A beautiful hotel which veers between traditional and contemporary. Gertrud the owner has a wonderful eye for contemporary art, which she dovetails brilliantly with more traditional style. The staff are second to none, simply cannot do enough for you. From transporting you around the resort, organising skis, trips to spas, booking instructors, to cooking you something off menu. The food is always first class at the Kristiania, always lots of choice and all impeccably prepared. If you would like something specially cooked, they are only too happy to do this. My son and I had the most delicious locally produced shrimp I have ever tasted and I asked if we might have it with spaghetti the following evening for supper. The cook duly prepared us the most fantastic dish which I can only describe as historic. I cannot recommend the Kristiania more and as Gertrud likes to say "We are a home from home", I think it is so much more.

Excellent suite, wonderful cuisine, especially the chocolate soufflé , great wine selection and advice from the sommelier, warm, perfect service. Guide arranged was perfect. Chauffeur service was immediate.

Every winter we visit the Lech/Zurs area as it's our favorite winter destination. Nowhere in the Alps you will find such a density of amazing hotels with a certain elegance land we tried out many of them. To our surprise we didn't enjoyed this hotel as we had expected much more. Ambiance is nice as the interior is playful and cozy. Staff is friendly. The food is fairly static and okay for one evening but during the whole week a bit boring. There is barely a spa and unfortunately the jacuzzi isn't working. Except the relatively high room rates nothing really stands out in this hotel. What I do like is the rich history of the family that owns this hotel. Wish that more hotels in the world are like that. This hotel pales in comparison to the 5-star hotels in the area (Arlberg, Almhof Schneider, Zürserhof are amongst our favorites). Even if you compare it with more modest 4-star hotels (like Gotthard, Der Berghof, Auriga etc). By all means, many first time visitors to Lech would probably like Kristiania but we're just too experienced and demanding to be impressed.