Your really must stay clear of this place - the disco which the member from stuttgart mentioned below is unbelievably noisy - it certainly went on till 3 in the morning. The hotel is disorganised - often no one on reception and taxis wrongly ordered etc. Unbelievably, my room was not cleaned and I had to beg for clean towels. Be aware also it is not in anif, itself a schlep from salzburg, but a further 2km out. Possibly the worste place I have stayed in Austria.

Just returned from a week of skiing at the Gourmet Hotel Kaiserhof in Elmau. The hotel is situated on a plateau above Elmau with a spectacular view of the mountains (note: the road to the hotel is a little steep and windy). The Kaiserhof offers traditional Austrian half board which is breakfast and dinner. The owner and chief Chef, Herr Lambert organizes and prepares a dazzling 6 course menu with usually 2 choices for a main dish as well as a wellness menu. Drinks are not included but there is an extensive wine list. The hotel is nicely decorated in an Austrian theme, rooms nicely sized, and usually with a sitting area. The hotel has 3 different types of saunas, a full spa with make-up, facial, massage, etc., swimming pool and ski-in ski-out (snow permitting). We were lucky to get some of the best snow conditions of the season but the Ski Welt area is a little low (most parts below 2000 meters) so there is a small risk of poor conditions with a warm Winter. Even if the skiing was average, for non skiers, or during the rest of the year, there is plenty to keep yourself busy between the spa, sauna, pool, and surrounding area. The Hotel is priced at the 5-star level that it is but you certainly get what you pay for in outstanding gourmet food, impeccable service by a friendly/helpful staff, in a beautiful appointed hotel in a breathtaking setting. If you want a relaxing, gourmet ski holiday, Frau Lambert and her team will ensure you will have a vacatiuon to remember.

I have been in the hotel on a weekend in february (11.-12.2.06). I had a very nice double room for single use and enjoyed it very much. The restaurant is very nice also as the service was very friendly. The was very good (a big portion). After the diner I entered the disco for dancing and had a lot of fun.
I slept very well and comfortable. When I go back to Salzburg, I will stay again in the Kaiserhof.

Very good price and excellent location. The hotel has a disco that is at the end of it and it is very loud on Friday and Saturday nights to late hours. The food was great at the resturant and the staff was wonderful. If you have family with small childern or want a good night sleep... this is not the place.