if, on the other hand, you want a family run hotel with a very personal approach mixed up with a large dollop quirkiness, you’ll love it here.

However, it's a perfectly fine, traditional, family run, quirky, clean and comfortable hotel especially if you want to be in the centre of the village.

It’s a family owned hotel since 1929 currently managed by Frau Brandel who is always there to warmly welcome guests and takes a personal interest in ensuring that they are happy.

A typically Austrian hotel that has been owned by the same family for 70+ years, I can’t remember the actual number of years.

Lovely spacious room with lots of storage, bathroom was adequate, not the biggest for a family of four

A very warm welcome once again from Karin and the whole Berger family on our arrival.

Excellent location a short walk in ski boots to the nursery blue ski lift & x3 gondolas,  A family run hotel with a genuine warm feel, colourful with character, friendly staff (probably the nicest & most helpful staff I've met).

The Berger family pulled out all the stops over Christmas week to make our stay memorable.

I stayed at Berger's in mid-July with my family and I can definitely say that it was they have best hospitality service in Austria.

In our family room we had a double bed and a sofa bed which wasn’t very comfortable.

Once again a very warm welcome from the Berger family.

Typical Austrian friendly family run hotel.

A traditional family run hotel in the lively pedestrian district of Sallbach, highly recommended!

It is a nice, family run hotel, and as a first impresion, everybody was very welcoming, courteous, helpful, and ready to answer to any of your needs.

Very nice family owned hotel with delicious food and nice rooms.

I made a last minute reservation on the phone at 1 am and was welcomed by the family and the reception staff there.

We would recommend the hotel to families.

Had another great experience on our third time at this hotel.Our usual warm welcome from  Frau Berger, family and staff.

but this is not the hotel's fault, is the loud church bells that start waking everyone up at 6am.

Saalbach is a lively party going resort which means it can be noisy in the evenings for rooms facing the high street which is true for any hotel in this location.

The street can be noisy at night when the clubs close and also early in the morning when the church bells ring and delivery vehicles  unload, so often a disruptive night’s sleep.

though with noisy passers by, vehicles and church bells.

Or maybe some thicker double glazing in the future to block out the noise!!

but be aware, as is common in Austria, there is a lively apres ski culture and music and group noise can go on into the small hours, however  closing the bedroom windows and curtains screened out most sounds.

There are no measures employed here to stop food contamination by handling, coughing or sneezing.

The hotel is in need of some investment and not laid out very well, particularly the buffet areas so expect little traffic jams at breakfast!

OMG it was appalling, so much so I refused to sleep in it, it was just horrendous .. dirty carpet, dirty walls, broken beds and a basin under the radiator to catch the dripping water .. to cut a very long saga short after a heated argument with our Tour Operator we were given a slightly better triple room in this Hotel which four of us shared for just one night until they managed to find alternative accommodation for us all.

The one advantage of this was that we weren’t constantly hassled by the noise.

The wall to the next room was also very thin and we could hear the conversations between the girls next door.

Saalbach itself is very pretty, fairly noisy,

but this didn't do anything for the street noise, light streaming through the curtains, trudging through the icy streets to breakfast, lack of secure ski equipment storage, waiting for hot water to finally come out of the shower or the generally depressing ambience of the place.

but if you are at the back expect to be woken every morning by the church bell which goes crazy at 6am!

Requested a quiet room which we got, albeit rather small,

Some people have made comments about late night noise

I can imagine in full season this room would be quite noisy at night - so if this is an issue I'd recommend requesting a room at the back.

but dont go there if you can not stand noise.

Don't expect peace and quiet, it's a lively apres ski resort and music, singing, shouting etc goes on into the small hours!

The hotel is nicely located, the rooms are clean and it was nice to have access to a balcony.

We were made very welcome , staff are all amazing can't do enough to help, room was clean and comfortable, meals delicious, hotel is very well placed in centre of village, and close to multiple cable cars ,

Rooms are always kept very clean with comfy beds we were also very kindly given rooms as we had requested.

Rooms are always kept very clean and comfy beds.

A couple of bars which are mostly quiet and chilled out, free fast speed unlimited WiFi, rooms very clean, tidied each day, all in all this is a great base for a Saalbach holiday.

The 2 rooms we had were spotlessly clean with a good housekeeping service every day.

But it's still all looking well and taken care of and the room is definitely very clean.

Although the room was clean, we had to ask for it to be cleaned on two occasions.

but generally quiet so plenty adequate, along with sauna and steam room which were all clean and well maintained.

Our room was really clean, no complaints at all!

The room was kept clean and tidy every day.

The room was very clean and a good size for us both.

The rooms are clean and bright and the food is good.

The rooms are very clean and the facilities such as Spa and Massage are great.

It was very wonderful hotel we spent one week  as family with 12 persons 
the owner madam Frau Berger was very kind and seeking to please all the guests all the stuff was helpful   Specially Rossita the reception the hotel and the room was clean and the breakfast has a variety 
The kitchen stuff also was helpful they provide for as every things we need 
The hotel located in center of saalbach  near all the facilities its suitable place for the families 
I should try it  again 

Thanks for all

The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the dining & bar areas are full of character, especially on Elvis night.

We will definitely be staying again in the future and will come for the summer season as well as the skiing.

There is a good sauna and wellness area with a nice small pool ideal for children and a quick dip after a good day’s skiing.

Can’t fault the food, Breakfast offered such a great choice including juices,cereals, yoghurt, fruits meats, cheeses, hot selection, breads, pastries and even energy bars to get you off to a good days skiing.

Arrived for a weeks skiing on Saturday 22nd February, to a very warm welcome.

Can’t fault the food especially breakfast.. such a great choice to get you off to a good days skiing.

Great week skiing and close to the Shattburg lift and short walk uphill to the other gondolas.Lovely hotel and friendly staff especially Dominic and Goran our waiters, I was in a big group and never felt  rushed at meal times and allowed to stay at our table until we were ready to move .

a great holiday super skiing, service and smiling staff at the Sporthotel.

Ellmau Sport Hotel in February 2020 for some real quality accommodation and equal skiing.

The spa is included which is lovely after a long day skiing.

but again very clean and a good place to unwind after a hard days skiing.

Had a great week with my son skiing in this great region of Austria.

The spa is well equipped, and just what the doctor ordered, again, after 7 hours hard skiing.

Enjoyed the wellness centre more than normal as skiing was not always possible.

This season I will be returning twice in January for what i know will be great weeks skiing with a comfy bed at the end of the day and a Sauna to sooth the aching muscles.. Cant recommend this hotel enough.. Great food, great location and very friendly staff .

Family hotel with friendly staff, amazing cuisine and excellent location of the hotelWellnes ideal for skiing - swimming pool, excellent massages and a relaxation room.

Lovely traditional central  hotel and close to lift and bars the food was always good our party of 14 didn’t have any complaints the pool and spa was very welcome after a day skiing.

but met our needs and compared to most others we have stayed in while skiing.

My point being we spent a lot of money on a hotel which is in dier need of a refit, poor food, tiny rooms, weird staff etc, also never had any communication off of any Crystal reps the entire stay, will never use them again and stay clear of that dreadful dump, the Sport Hotel Berger!

but most of the rooms are a bit on the small side.

Although we had booked a superior double room it was actually quite small and we had no balcony and as our room was at the back of the hotel we looked out onto a brick wall.

The ski/ board room is small, the doors in and out go the wrong way, the lobby is tiny and a mess, the Prosecco bar is an eyesore and only takes cash (no charging of drinks there to your room) and the restaurant is decorated like a French bordello.

Hotel is quirky and some of the rooms are a little on the small side so worth booking the larger twin/double.

My room was a little bit small and dark (and also too warm) which is the reason why I didnt give the highest grade.

My husband and son said the hotel was fabulous, the rooms was small however he was told the hotel was the 1st hotel in the resort

I booked a small room, and had a small room.

The hotel is spotlessly clean and well looked after, our room was small and didn't give us much space.

I had a room which was on the small side,

although the rooms are a bit small and gloomy, I only needed a room for sleeping and showering in
So no complaints from me and my party .

Finally the boot room was far too small for the number of guests (not surprising since it was half term so the hotel was full).

but average quality 
Breakfast – excellent 
 

Cons 
Very small rooms 
Small bathrooms
Uncomfortable bench style seating in the restaurant
Boot room too small for the number of guests
Tepid water temperature in the pool

What was not bearable was the stench of stale cigarette smoke permeating the reception and adjoining areas.

but the smell of cigarettes out of this hotel is bad.

Very little fresh food was introduced on the later sitting with old stale food left out from the first.

And incidentally what is it with that stale stench every morning as you enter the dining room for breakfast?

Also there are communal shared balconies and so this meant that the smell from people smoking drifted into the bedrooms.

The owners were responsive to our concerns and did supply a no smoking sign which did help.

As some reviews have mentioned the room did smell of cigarette smoke

The only downside is the smoke you experience

but there were several people smoking e cigarettes on the odd night which was a bit disappointing.

but it is an odd quirky mix of old and new, strange oil paintings on the walls and a modern lounge bar only spoilt by the smoke that permeates around the entire hotel, why on earth its not banned, it ruins the experience of what is an otherwise pleasant lounge/bar.

Especially our bathroom was very humid and contained mold because the ventilation didn’t work.

and there was always a bit of a smell . .

My only problem is that it is advertised as non smoking throughout

Would not stay there again mainly due to food and smoking

My one issue with Skiing in Saalbach, Austria is that smoking is allowed in most bars which isn't great when you don't smoke! !

The packed lunch which was available for 1 day of week contained an old orange covered with mold.

A very red theme to the decor, and our daughters room was smallish and did smell of cigarette smoke, which took some of the shine off.

but nice spa area with a swimming pool and two types of saunas.

The swimming pool and spa were lovely after a hard day on the slopes and we had fresh spa towels daily.

but perfect for a quick dip and the spa and sauna were an added bonus.

The Sauna and Steam room are great, i wasn't brave enough to get under the cold tap or shower after

The pool and Spa areas are spotless and offer a a chance to relax whilst enjoying the views of the town.

The Pool and spa were very good and of a very high standard, which was important to us as two of our party did not ski.

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The spa facilities are great and much bigger and better than we were expecting.

There is a pool and spa area accessed from the 1st floor.

Afterwards we tried the sauna which was also great.

apres ski in the town is great 

Spa area clean and modern

The rooms are comfortable,and the SPA is very nice.

Situated central in the village, delicious food and very nice spa, pool and saunas.

The staff is top notch and a good spa and pool department with massages and other treatments.

The small pool, very small steam room and sauna with relaxation area is nice

Berger's Sporthotel

quietness

smell

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skiing

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The food is excellent, it is well worth going half board, we had the most delicious breakfast and the three course evening meals were to die for!

Booked half board, restaurant and bar overlook the lake as well.

Most people were on half board basis and the standard of the table D'hote food was also first class according to the other residents.

Dinner was a real treat, we stayed on a half board rate, so honestly did not have high expectations,

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The food was absolutely fab too, everything was so tasty and well presented - we were half board and would definitely do the same again.

We stayed on a half board basis which had a daily set menu with good choice of very high quality dishes (1 meat, fish and vegi + soup, salad and pudding), my daughter is rather fussy and the staff accommodated her request for beige food.

but with delicious food and is well worth the ‘Full Board’ rate!

Travelled for a skiing trip with a group of friends on half board basis in early March.

The food is fantastic, we was half board, hot and cold breakfast and 3 course evening dinner plus salad bar.

We stayed as a large group with half board option in ski season.

Food: absolutely beautiful, reasonably priced, nice atmosphere in the restaurant, good choice at breakfast buffet (if staying half board).

The food all week was exceptional, with us being half board we had breakfast and dinner.

The food (we were half board well worth it) is top quality, beautifully presented and cooked served in a candlelight dinning room.

(The bus station is also where to catch the 660 bus to the Kaprun Glacier (40 min journey) for a day out -also included on the ski pass) 
Hotel has a locked boot room for skis , Boots and boards immediately to the right of the reception doors.

Came for a one week ski trip with a few friends end of jan very good location very friendly staff we were on a half board bases food was very good the only thing for me the breakfast could have been hotter.

I went half board and the food was lovely, really good beer too!

We were on half board and found the food excellent at every meal.

We were on a "half board" package that included breakfast in the morning and evening dinner.

Seebar was closed during our visit which was a shame.

but despite this we did not hear a thing when the door to the balcony was closed.

but with the window closed you will not be disturbed.

On our transfer to the hotel, we had noticed that the local eateries were closing or closed.

but, being winter, we had the window closed so trains did not bother us in the least.

So if the trains aren't a problem, the late night drinking might be (although it was closed during our stay).

We were there during their slow time and the restaurant was closed

but unfortunately it was closed on Monday when we wanted to try that.

Upon reaching the property, found out it was closed, leaving us stranded in the cold.

The only point I should raise is that the beginning of May should be avoided if you want a lively stay as quite a large part of Zell is closed prior to the summer season which starts in mid May.

On such a trip we do prefer to arrive at the hotel and not have to go out for dinner so were disappointed to find the restaurant closed.

however, with the windows closed the noise was minimal and it seemed like the frequency of passing trains at night drops significantly, as we enjoyed undisturbed sleep (without using earplugs).

When we saw ear plugs were provided we were worried about noise as the train runs just outside, there wasn't a problem when the double glazed windows were closed you didn't hear any noise.

In the evening there was the occasional freight train that didn't stop at the station so they were far less noisy, with the window closed you could barely hear it all.

With the windows closed, we did not find the train noise an issue.

However, with windows closed this didn't present a problem for any of us, even with windows open it didn't present any problems for me.

Friendly welcome by owner, clean well-equipped rooms, extremely comfy beds.

The owners and staff were incredibly friendly and efficient.

We really enjoyed our stay and the staff were very helpful friendly and informative.

Really nice hotel, friendly staff and great location!

Staff, what can I say, excellent, a well run pleasant hotel, made to feel valued as a customer, warm & friendly, work together as a team.

The staff are very helpful, very friendly and very attentive,
The breakfast was billed as "Continental" 

Excellent timing of service, very friendly and welcoming.

Friendly atmosphere, Great food, especially the steak dishes, dogs are welcome on the outside terrace.

The hotel is lovely and the staff are brilliant, friendly and welcoming.

Friendly staff nice atmosphere, delicious well cooked food.

An excellent location, with really comfortable rooms, great facilities and a genuinely caring, friendly, interested staff team to look after you.

I must say it didn't disappoint, amazing location right in town with great views, reception were friendly.

A lovely little hotel, with a family run feel - the staff are really friendly and helpful.

The staff are so helpful and friendly and all speak good English.

A warm, friendly welcome from the start and the best location overlooking the lake!

but probably because the beds were so comfortable and the room temperature was perfect; even when we kept the window open the trains and church never disturbed us.

Oh and if your still worried about the noise.

As they mentioned on their website, noises from train can be heard for lake view rooms

The adjacent trains, did cause some relatively minor noise issues for some of us,

The rest more than makes up for that and its only the cargo trains that are a bit noisy.

Yes, the train tracks are between it and the lake, and the trains can be noisy,

but this did not take away any of the charm and we did not hear the train unless we had the window open.

We were in room 12 facing the train tracks and never had any problems with noise as some people mentioned previously.

We stayed for three nights,  I would be amiss if I did not mention the trains, yes there were trains going past regularly, we had a lakeside room so in a position to comment, whilst occasionally I heard a train during the night the noise did not ruin my sleep, we had 3 good sleeps staying there.

but to pay for a badly prepared dish, also she mentioned things like "your country" and "your people", which was not very nice to hear.

My only gripe was the train noise from outside. .

There are longer freight trains that are louder

My only problem is as an avid train enthusiast I didn't hear or see a train all week gutted.

The proximity to the train line didn't bother us - yes we could hear trains occasionally passing during the evening,

Despite the closeness of the railway our sleep was never disturbed.

As for the comments by previous posters on the noise from the trains, there is some noise from the incoming or outgoing trains

Other reviews here make a point about the train noise, and yes, it's noisier at the front of the hotel.

The rooms are clean and the maids left some lovely towel sculptures on the beds each day which was lovely to come back to after a long day sightseeing.

The hotel was impeccably clean and our room, overlooking the town, was spacious with a large bathroom.

The hotel rooms are spotlessly clean and the view of the lake is simply stunning 💗.

The rooms are spotless and clean, you want for nothing.

The rooms are spotlessly clean and the restaurant is super.

The rooms are spotless the view over the lake is amazing.

The rooms were clean and ours had lovely views over the lake.

Both rooms were clean and comfortable and didn't have noise problem. 飯店員工親切友善，尤其老闆夫婦，非常熱心可愛!

Our room was spotlessly clean and the food was excellent.

Excellent food (half board) a lively bar area, clean rooms, and very friendly staff made the week perfect.

Our room was clean with a comfortable bed, and a very good breakfast was provided.

Rooms are clean and much more spacious than expected (ours had a balcony overlooking the lake).

The rooms are spotless with the standard Austrian yellow pillows and duvets.

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