In Obertauern, you’ll find not only plenty of snow for the perfect skiing experience, but also a wide range of accommodation to suit every need. Whether you prefer a private apartment for your family or a room in a cosy guesthouse, you’re sure to find the right place here in Obertauern. Of course, there is also a great selection of hotels – offering something for every taste.
The selection of hotels in Obertauern is sufficient for many ski holidays in the Salzburg region and you never have to stay twice in the same accommodation in Obertauern. Whatever your hotel preferences are, you will surely find it here. Choose your favorite from over 60 hotels in Obertauern. Do you prefer a simple but still comfortable hotel, do you want the great luxury of a 4-star superior hotel, or do you prefer the golden middle? No problem – we have everything, you just have to decide on a hotel.
Why your hotel has stars or not?
The hotel star system is uniform throughout Austria and is intended to provide guests with guidance when searching for your accommodation. But what exactly is the difference between a 2 or 3 star hotel, and what does the Superior designation mean for a hotel? We want to give you a little help here so that you can quickly find your way around hotel classifications. If your accommodation does not have a star rating, that does not mean it does not meet standards. Participation in this program of the Hotel Industry Association is voluntary and is conducted by an independent commission.
What Hotel Garni actually means
Surely you have come across the term Garni when searching for suitable accommodation. You should know that a distinction is made between full-service hotels and Hotel Garni. The differences are only found in the gastronomic area. Specifically, this means that in a Hotel Garni in Obertauern, no restaurant is available. Of course, you will be offered breakfast as well as drinks and sometimes small meals. Stars are also awarded for such hotels, but a Hotel Garni does not have more than 4 stars.
How stars are awarded to hotels
In Austria, there is an extensive criteria catalog from the Hotel Industry Association. Certain services and hotel offerings earn points that flow into the classification system. For example, there are different points for room size. The larger the rooms, the more points are awarded, and the same applies to the sanitary area once a certain size is exceeded.
For each star category, there is a minimum number of points that must be achieved. The classification into the corresponding category is based on the points achieved as well as certain minimum criteria that must be met.
Hotels with 1 or 2 stars
Everything essential for a pleasant stay is available. The furnishings are simple and functional, but definitely in impeccable condition. Even in this category, it is guaranteed that your room has its own bathroom and a television. Rooms are cleaned daily and towels are changed as well.
You can also expect an extended breakfast offer in a 2-star hotel, and additionally, you will enjoy a bit more comfort. This means that you will find a bath towel in your bathroom and thanks to a reading lamp by the bed, you can read in the evening – for example, what is on the program for your summer vacation in Obertauern the next day.
The 3 star category
Those staying in a 3-star hotel in Obertauern can already expect considerably more comfort, both in the services offered and in the furnishings, which have a more homely character. In this category, it is guaranteed that the staff speaks English in addition to German and that the reception is staffed for at least 14 hours. A safe is also available for valuables.
Drinks are available in your room, the bathroom is heated and also already equipped with a hairdryer. If the hotel has more than 3 floors, an elevator is also available. Internet access is also available in this category.
The 4 star hotel and luxury
In this category, you can already enjoy quite a bit of luxury. The furnishings are consistently first-class and in very good condition, the rooms are spaciously designed, and the range of services is extensive. In a 4-star hotel in Obertauern, for example, you can relax in the lobby or enjoy a drink at the hotel bar. If the building has more than two floors, an elevator is of course also available.
You have internet access and a telephone in your room. Bed linen is changed twice weekly during your stay, and you can even choose from different pillows. In the bathroom, you will find various cosmetic products, and the storage surfaces are generously sized. If you want a drink, you will find a selection of beverages in the minibar – or you can enjoy the advantage of 24-hour room service, which brings your desired drinks directly to your room.
What the designation Superior means
Superior is an additional quality feature for a hotel. It means that your hotel in Obertauern has facilities or services that go beyond what is necessary for the respective category and thus make it appear as if it belongs to a higher category. To receive the additional designation Superior, a mystery guest test is required.
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