My wife and I have just returned (last full week in Aug.) from a superb holiday staying in this hotel. We landed at Innsbruick in glorious sunshine (90 odd degrees) and it remained so until the day we left.
A 20 minute trip by bus took us to the hotel.
The checking in procedure was extremely efficient and all the reception staff were extremely courteous and helpful.
We were allocated Room 122 which was what the Austrians call a Komfort room. An extremely large room with sitting area, large bed (two decent sized twins pulled together), good sized bathroom with shower over bath, and a balcony which got the afternoon sun.
From the minute we entered the Dining Room until the day we left the waiting staff were great, always smiling and cheerful. The dinners were excellent, varied and always a good choice. Generally 5 courses but occassionally a buffet with local dishes.
Avoid the recommended wines (always Austrian) which appear on the menu (very expensive) and look at the wine list. We settled for carafes of French wine each night.
There is not much to say about the breakfast. Fruit juices, good choice of cereals, bread and rolls, hams, cheeses and whatever you want done with eggs !! Also sparkling wine if you want.
Use the Tourist Board (100 yards from hotel entrance) for all the local information.
Plenty of walks laid out in the beautiful countryside that surrounds Igls (pronounced Eagles). The Hotel will provide a packed lunch for you if required (ham roll, cheese roll, piece of fruit, bar of chocolate and bottle of water).
Innsbruck ( a scenic 25 mins by tram or a hectic 15 mins by bus) is well worth a visit, as is the top of the Olympic ski jump.
A really great hotel in a superb location.
- Sporthotel Hotel Igls
- Igls Sporthotel Hotel
