Almwellness Hotel Pierer

Wellness Experience: The hotel offers an exceptional wellness experience, with comprehensive facilities including saunas, pools, a natural swimming pond, and guided sauna infusions that many guests found engaging.

This was our choice to relax and adjust to a different timezone before going for a week of skiing. I pretty much booked because if was keen on the outdoor pool and some wellness/spa. The hotel was located between Vienna and our ski chalet so ideal location - you have to drive up to the Teichalm though. There was hardly any snow when we arrived but otherwise you need snow chains for your car. You can drive up to the hotel and check in was very friendly: mostly in Austrian though so sometimes a bit hard to follow but we made it. We booked a suite as it had a separate room for our son - nice large area with hallway where we could keep our luggage (a lot as we had all our skis gear). Large bathroom with amenities and a separate toilet. We also had a large balcony with loungers and chairs: not the nicest view as it overlooked the mountains and the carpark but it was fine. There was a mini bar but no water kettle or tea making facilities - we did ask for a water kettle as I need coffee in the morning and arriving with jet lag means I am up early. It took 3 times of getting back to reception but then the kettle arrived. Hotel has an all inclusive concept which was not explained to us during check-in so we had to figure out along the way and in the restaurant. Turned out there is a buffet for your starter, you order a main and there is dessert. Drinks are still to be paid for. Buffet with starters was really full of choice and nice quality. Same concept for lunch and breakfast buffet was amazing with really good choices of herbal tea and good coffee They have a nice bar area with a log fire and nibbles. Wellness area is massive but not really my thing - too many sweaty bodies around. But the pool was fantastic and opens at 7am so I went for my early morning laps and was mostly alone. Steam coming from the pool while you watch the sunrise over the all, beautiful. There was also a large outdoor hot jacuzzi and both pool and jacuzzi were open till late so after our early dinner we went for some relaxing time and no one there anymore. All in all a really nice hotel, friendly staff, lovely walks around the all, super relaxing