Set a few minutes walk from the centre of Seefeld, and in 20,000 sq metres of parkland, this smart and luxurious hotel ticks all the boxes for good service, well-appointed rooms (many of them recently refurbished) and the copious provision of excellent food (the restaurant has 14 Gault Millau points). A lavish breakfast is served until 11am, there's a buffet lunch, and dinner is a 5-course affair, often with a theme or gala night. In between, tea and coffee are available all day and there's an afternoon cake buffet. Another plus is the 'quite amazing spa area,' according to a nominator, 'with inside and outdoor heated pools, saunas, steam rooms. Our room was south facing, with a large balcony overlooking the snow-covered mountains. Just 25 minutes from Innsbruck Airport, this is a real find'. Dogs are well looked after too, with special play areas and all equipment available. The hotel closes from end March to end May 2016 for renovations.