Best 4-Star Hotels in Tyrol

This chalet mansion has a picture postcard, gingerbread house appeal. Wood panelling continues inside, for a contemporary Alpine look. Kids can let off some steam in the onsite playground, and there’s a play corner in the cosy restaurant so adults can linger over set menus of Tyrolean cuisine. Each room at Der Malzl comes with a spa bag containing bathrobes and slippers, so you can saunter down to the sauna, steam bath and hot tub (all offering sublime mountain views). A shuttle bus runs from right outside the pension, to the Patscherkofel Ski Area in Igls.

Stay in a sleek hotel in the Innenstadt district of the Old Town, an easy walk from all the main attractions; constructed from glass and metal the modern build offers a very different experience to the classic Tyrolean style. Accessible bedrooms and suites with terraces are available, all have minibars and PC hookups. An American buffet breakfast is provided each morning in the restaurant or in your room, and there’s a rooftop bar to watch the sunset drink in hand. Guests can make use of the onsite health club and jacuzzi, or take advantage of the hiking opportunities on the doorstep.

Often described as the best thermal spa in the Alps, this is the place for water lovers. Enjoy magical winter swims as the steam rises from the unusual bowl-shaped outdoor pools (there are a total of twelve indoor and outdoor pools to choose from). Sweat away your cares in one of the seven saunas and enjoy tasty cuisine in the four restaurants and bars and take in the epic mountain vistas of the Ötztal valley. Visitors can stay for the day by buying a spa pass or book a room in the adjoining hotel. The site is instantly recognisable with it’s futuristic, quirky architectural design, while the interior design is chic. Facilities are state of the art and it’s easy to see why this hotel won the World Spa Award for the World’s Best Mineral & Hot Springs Spa in 2018.

This is one of few ski in ski out properties in St Anton. Mooser is perched at the foot of the mountain, close to the Galzig cable car. But it isn’t only the location that sets this hotel apart, a highlight is the outdoor heated infinity pool that was built into the rock of the gorge. As such, the views are dreamy. So too are the vistas from the top-floor restaurant and bar. Huge windows provide a prime outlook, in decorative surroundings crafted in part, from reclaimed wood. Mooser’s interior design is artistic and contemporary, not least as it was only built in 2011. And it’s fully soundproofed providing a cocoon-like experience once inside. There’s also a spa incorporating an infrared sauna, dry heat sauna, rock sauna and steam room.

Ski right to the door of Hotel Liebe Sonne. The brand is well set up for slope-seekers, with its own ski school, ski tours provided by the in-house guide and an equipment rental store. It’s also very pet and family-friendly; amenities include a children’s playroom, table tennis and air hockey. The hotel’s wellness centre and pool (with waterfalls and massage jets) encompass both the fourth and fifth floors of the building, with the Bel Etage Spa offering therapies and beauty treatments. An outdoor sunbathing lawn and the large terrace are perfect for summer days. Organic multi-course menus are served in the on-site gourmet restaurant.

Occupying a prime position in the village centre, close to the ski lifts, Vaya is a relatively recent build, having opened in 2016. Breakfast is always included in your stay in this modern establishment whose exterior resembles a luxury yacht. Natural wood features heavily in the design, inside and out, complemented by muted colours. VAYA’s Bar & Grill offers lunch and dinner, as well as a fine morning buffet. The menu places a focus on Mediterranean inspired cuisine and is carefully considered to include many plant-based dishes. Hot and cold experiences are available in the spa, and the rooftop terrace is a great place to unwind.

Family-run for five generations, this Alpine lodge welcomes families, couples and solo travellers alike. The 34 cosy rooms vary from singles through to large premium suites. There’s plenty to keep you busy with a programme of optional year-round activities and a games room for the kids to burn off some energy. The Zillergrung national park is close by, providing plentiful hiking, biking and skiing opportunities. Indulge in some ‘me’ time at the Natural Alpine Spa including an Ahornach spring pool with waterfall, a glacier water adventure trail, herb steam bath, Finnish sauna, pool bottom bubbles, and whirlpool. The culinary offer is equally appealing with local dishes created using ingredients sourced on the hotel’s own farm, or from those nearby.

Hotel Hanswirt is a four-star superior, family-run hotel steeped in history. Operating since 1357, Hanswirt is where tradition meets modernity. Its timeless elegance and classic charm offer its guests the opportunity to stay in beautifully curated rooms, stroll through the Mediterranean gardens, and relax in its 6,500 sqm wellness park. The award-winning restaurant, which uses ingredients from its organic farm, serves guests the classic and delicious flavours of South Tyrol. Hike impressive natural scenery, explore fascinating culture, and experience South Tyrol in luxury at Hotel Hanswirt.