6 Best Hotels in Lech am Arlberg, Austria: Boutique & Luxury

Lech am Arlberg is an alpine village in the Arlberg ski area of Vorarlberg, Austria, situated at an elevation of 1444 meters.

This celebrated ski resort boasts a 5-month snow-sure winter season and attracts the crème de la crème.

In summer, Lech mellows out and serves as an ideal base for hiking in the Lechtal Alps and Lechquellen Gebirge. Visit Lech in summer and prices are significantly lower and the crowd is far more laid back.

The River Lech flows through the pretty village center. Hotels, restaurants, and shops line the river on both sides. And, solitary Omeshorn towers above Lech to the south.

The best hotels in the Arlberg region are concentrated in the village of Lech.

However, there are some excellent ski-in-ski-out hotels in Oberlech (“Upper Lech”), which is situated at an elevation of 1750 meters. Oberlech is connected to Lech by an aerial cable car. In winter, Oberlech is car-free.

Best Boutique Hotel: Der Berghof
Best Half Board Hotel: Der Auenhof
Best Family Hotel: Hotel Sonnenburg
Best Brewery Hotel: Hotel Gotthard
Best Exclusive Hotel:Hotel & Chalet Aurelio
Best Luxury Spa Hotel: Hotel Arlberg

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, check out the Lech Hostel and the Hotel Garni Schneider Bed and Breakfast.

Lech Hotel Map

1. Der Berghof

4-star superior

Der Berghof is an elegant boutique hotel in the center of Lech, very close to the tourist office, Rüfibahn cableway, and Rüfiplatz bus stop.

Breakfast is included and half board is optional.

Bedrooms

Each bedroom is tastefully furnished with high-end materials.

We stayed in the charming, jewel-toned Omeshorn room. We loved the color palette, the velvet furniture, the high-quality wool carpet, and the bathroom fixtures and tiling.

It’s evident that no expense was spared in the concept and creation of this room, and all rooms at Der Berghof.

Aesthetics aside, bedrooms are soundproof and the beds are extremely comfortable.

Guests are treated to a welcome fruit basket and the local, natural cosmetic line Resa Wants.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel’s spa, Der Bergquell, is wonderful. We loved the intuitive layout, the modern saunas, and the plunge pool.

The wellness area is open from 2 pm – 8 pm. And, when the weather is poor, they heat up the saunas before noon.

The hotel’s wellness area encompasses:

Bio sauna (50-65 °C)
Finnish sauna (70°C – 90°C)
Schwitzstube (90°C – 100°C)
Steam bath (42°C)
Infrared cabin
Cold water basin (8-10 °C)
Foot bath
Relaxation room
private showers

The wellness experience is further enriched by the readily available salt exfoliant pastes for the steam bath and bath salt for the foot bath.

There’s also a tea and snack far with dried huts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit.

Hotel Restaurant

Breakfast

Guests can look forward to a rich and healthy breakfast buffet, featuring sliced cheese and meats, spreads (hummus, liptauer, etc…), eggs and bacon, breads and delicious croissants, homemade jams, muesli and yogurt, a juice bar and a premium loose leaf tea bar. The breakfast was extraordinary.

Dinner

A gourmet 5-course dinner menu is designed each day, suitable also for vegetarians and pescetarians.

It’s possible to substitute some of the daily courses for Austrian favorites, like Wiener Schnitzel vom Kalb (no extra charge), Tafelspitz (additional 8 EUR), and other options.

The hotel’s kitchen is focused on bringing together fresh, regional ingredients to create interesting fusion dishes and reinvent classic dishes.

Though we enjoyed the fresh, modern concoctions, we loved their traditional Austrian dishes the most. Their Schnitzel was to die for.

Bar & Lounge

The bar and lounge area at Der Berghof is cozy and elegant. It’s a lovely space to enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif, cocktail, or glass of wine.

In winter, a crackling fire warms up the lounge.

On Wednesdays, you can join a weekly dance evening with live music from the Swing Tonic Trio.

Staff & Atmosphere

The staff is professional and detached.

It’s difficult to describe the atmosphere, because we stayed in Der Berghof in late September during the Philosophicum Lech, an annual Philosophical Symposium event.

The vast majority of guests were affiliated with the philosophy event, which contributed to a more professional and stiff atmosphere.

The only thing that disappointed us was the reception. One receptionist was friendly, but seemed like she was in a permanent dream state.

The other receptionist lacked sufficient knowledge about the region’s hiking trails.

Good to know

Der Berghof has a private, underground parking lot.

There’s an outside elevator that connects the hotel to the main village street of Lech am Arlberg.

The hotel’s sun terrace is a nice place to relax and read.

You can rent bicycles for free.

You can rent e-bikes for 30 EUR per day.

You can get your hiking boots cleaned every day for free.

Book your stay at Der Berghof.

2. Hotel Auenhof

4-star superior

Hotel Auenhof Wellness Area, Lech am Arlberg, Austria

Hotel Auenhof, Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria

Hotel Auenhof is a very welcoming, family-run hotel, tucked along the banks of the River Lech.

This is a half-board hotel: breakfast and dinner are included in the room rate. This is the best place to stay in Lech when you’re eager to try new and innovative cuisine.