After spending a few days in Wien, and before continuing to Salzburg, we stopped for about a week at Schonblick Hotel, in Zell am See, the Austrian Alps.
What a pleasant surprise! The hotel owner welcomed us personally, asking about the trip, about our country, and whether we were hungry after the long train journey. The human touch is very strong at Schonblick, and you are made to feel at home immediately.
The rooms were fine, cozy, clean, and practical. The view from the balcony (with chaise longue and flower pots) was breathtaking, as the majestic mountains loomed in the distance. We also had a view on the garden/playground. The weather was superb, so the kids enjoyed playing on the lawn.
Dinner is served at the hotel, and is included in the room fee. A great selection, if on a buffet night, and great three-meal supper on the set dinner. The maitre d'hotel was great, and our kids sometimes got a double serving desert. One night we came later than dinner time, having been caught in a rainstorm in Germany. As we hurried back, hoping to catch dinner, we were royally served although the kitchen was closing down.
When we left, the owner bid us goodbye in person.
What can I say? Of the many hotels we tried in Austria, Schonblick will remain, for a very long time, a very personal, very friendly, and very memorable experience.
Thumbs up!
