Alpenland St Johann

Such a lovely, family oriented hotel. This is the second time we’ve been and we plan to go back next year too. Hotel rooms could do with a bit of an upgrade, but the cleanliness and service were excellent. Food very good value and so obliging regarding dietary requirements. Ski facilities excellent despite no snow since December, particularly for beginners and children. Apres ski on the premises and very enjoyable.

We had a two-night stay at the Alpenland St Johann hotel. Our main reasons for staying here were easy access to Burg Hohenwerfen and also the Liechtensteinklamm gorge. We walked from the station to the hotel (as the distance was quite short), but it was slightly uphill so it would have been better to either wait for the bus or get a taxi. The Alpenland is large hotel, but August must have been out of season as a lot of facilities were not operational. We booked a family room, but ended up with two linked rooms which was brilliant – my son’s room has a decent kitchenette and a dining table. As we had two rooms we ended up with two sets of Nespresso capsules (that kept me very happy). There was nice views from the room balcony. There is a large (for a hotel) swimming pool with plenty of outside seating. Sauna area was not so good, I tried it once but it was not relaxing. There is also a gym, but I did not try this out. Breakfast was very average (we were probably spoiled by excellent breakfast in our two previous hotels). We were half-board; evening meals were OK, but there are several restaurants within a short walk of the hotel and these may have been a better option if not on a tight budget. There are a few supermarkets just meters away (from where we purchased lunchtime snacks); but could also have been used for getting whatever you needed for self-catering. For great ice-creams, we would recommend J&D Coffee company which is between the hotel and the shopping center. Local guest card provide free local transport to the railway station (great for trips to Saltzburg, Burg Hohenwerfen and also Bad Gastein) and also locally to the Liechtensteinklamm gorge – both buses running hourly.

I have stayed here on business many times, this is a great hotel. Attention to detail is exceptional, Robert Schimak - Resident Manager is an exceptional guy, I have no idea when he sleeps. Nothing is too much of a problem for him, this positive attitude is also reflected in his staff, he has an excellent team. Food quality is excellent, really good variety of rooms from single rooms to large apartment style rooms and all priced very well indeed. If you are in town stop here, it is the best by far They run an excellent shuttle service from the hotel to the airport

Great Hotel. Staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful. Rooms very clean and beds extremely comfortable especially after a good days skiing. The Spa is a great place to relax after a great day skiing. Very short walk to the ski bus stops. Also available is the hotel's transfer for both airport pick up/drop off and take you up to Alpendorf (if you decide not to use the ski bus. Strongly recommend the hotel.

Super

The hotel is located in the city center, close to the bus station (but if you arrive by train, be aware that there is a steep uphill walk ahead). The rooms are spacious and some of them have a small balcony with a view of the mountains. Everything is extremely clean. The staff is competent but rather strict. There are, however, a couple of painful bits to consider. 1) Breakfast offers a variety of foods, but they seem quite standardized, and they do not show any local touch. 2) The staff will knock on your door quite early in the morning to clean your room. The restaurant offers dishes of international cuisine, and the food is well prepared and fine served. The portions are regular, not abundant, and the prices are quite high. Remember to always reserve a table, even if you are a hotel guest!