Hotel Gundolf

We have been back at Hotel Gundolf for the 3rd consecutive time for a few days. It was again fantastic, excellent breakfast and dinner. Very friendly staff and the Pitztal continues to amaze us because of its beauty.

We have been regular guests at Hotel Gundolf for many years – both in summer and in winter – and can truly recommend this establishment without reservation. In the summer, we have already started multi-day hut tours from the hotel, sometimes combined with a short stay before or after the tour. Likewise, we have already used Hotel Gundolf as a comfortable base camp to take various day hikes in the Pitztal in a star-shaped pattern. In the winter, we have been here with larger groups of adults as well as with family and children. No matter with which group and in which constellation we have arrived so far: It was perfect every time. Particularly noteworthy are the excellent food, the great flexibility of the kitchen, and the very cozy dining area. Individual requests are also handled in an uncomplicated manner whenever possible. The entire staff is extremely friendly, attentive, and helpful. At Hotel Gundolf, you don't feel like an ordinary hotel guest, but rather like part of the family. Even with the most varied challenges that arose during our hut tours, we were always helped out in an uncomplicated way – be it through the provision of a helpful contact, practical support, or even the possibility of being able to shower at the hotel again after completing a hut tour. No matter what request you come with: You are never left alone here and notice that genuine hospitality is not just promised, but actually lived. The rooms have been renovated in recent years and have thus become even more modern, comfortable, and, above all, significantly cozier. All areas of the house are extremely well-maintained and immediately convey a pleasant and familiar atmosphere. In our view, the sauna and wellness area also leaves nothing to be desired and is a real treat, especially after a long day of hiking or skiing. A special plus point for us is also the location in the Pitztal. Especially in winter, the combination of the Pitztal Glacier and the Rifflsee ski area is ideal for families whose children are slowly reaching an age where they want to be out on the slopes on their own. In warmer temperatures, the higher-altitude glacier often still offers very pleasant snow conditions, while the snow in lower-lying ski areas can already become soft and slushy. If, on the other hand, it gets very cold, you can switch to the slightly lower-lying Rifflsee ski area and ski there in more pleasant temperature conditions. This allows you to adapt the ski area very well to the respective weather conditions and especially to the needs of growing children. The particularly nice thing about both ski areas is that they are manageable, pleasantly spacious, and yet not confusing. From a certain age, children can slowly learn to ski individual routes or areas on their own. Nevertheless, you meet up regularly and find each other without any great difficulty. For parents, this is very reassuring. In addition, the Pitztal is not known for pronounced party tourism. The atmosphere in the ski resorts is pleasant, quiet, and extremely family-friendly. You therefore have to worry much less about the children being out among intoxicated or reckless skiers. For families who would like to gradually allow their children more independence on the slopes, the Pitztal Glacier and the Rifflsee ski resort are, in our view, an absolute top recommendation. The organization is also very convenient: In the morning, the ski bus takes guests to the Rifflsee lift or the glacier lift. After the day of skiing, you can even ski all the way down to the hotel. This makes a winter vacation, especially with children or in a larger group, particularly pleasant and uncomplicated. A small personal tip for the winter: The beautiful fireplace creates a particularly cozy atmosphere in the dining area. Together with the guests, however, it becomes pleasantly warm there over the course of the evening. Therefore, it is recommended to bring something lighter for dinner in addition to warm winter clothing so that you can sit in the restaurant for a long time and be comfortable. For us, the Hotel Gundolf is an absolute top recommendation—whether as a couple, as a family with children, as a hiking group, or as a group of adults looking for a cozy, well-organized, and family-run base camp in the Pitztal. The location, the amenities, the food, and above all the exceptional personal service are just right here. We have been coming back for many years and are already looking forward to our next stay!

My son and I needed accommodation for the last few days of our 5-week stay in the Pitztal valley in Austria, so we booked Hotel Gundolf. What a treat that turned out to be! 3 minutes' drive from the train station to access the glacier, amazing views of the mountain range and beautiful walking paths. The hotel offered a fabulous dining experience coupled with excellent and attentive service, with the added bonus of a sauna for end of day relaxation. The booking process was efficient and communication from staff during the booking process was excellent. A beautiful hotel in an amazing location.