Classic Luxury
Austria
Das Central
Showcasing traditional Alpine charm combined with sophisticated modern chic, an award-winning restaurant and glorious Summit Spa, Das Central makes a luxurious base for enjoying the fabulous winter skiing and wonderful summer hiking of Sölden.
Located in the heart of Sölden, the five-star Das Central is ideal for those looking for an indulgent base in the Austrian Alps. With an enviable reputation as one of the country’s premier retreats, a stay here will live long in the memory. Guests enjoy superior levels of hospitality at Das Central, where traditional Tyrolean style has been fused with stylish modern comforts and amenities. Rooms and suites are light and spacious, with sumptuous beds, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, mountain views, Nespresso coffee machine, minibar, safety deposit box, and bathrooms with fluffy robes and slippers. Upgrade to a stylish suite, for additional living space and balcony. The two-storey Family Suites sleep up to five guests, while the magnificent Presidential Suite includes a sauna, steam bath, terrace whirlpool tub, fitness equipment, open fireplace, and piano.
The cuisine is superb, and the wine list is extensive. Based on fresh alpine ingredients, the food combines modern influences with traditional flavors, all overseen by 3-toques Gault & Millau award winning chef, Michael Kofler. Expect outstanding service, a comprehensive breakfast buffet, 5-course gourmet menus, and weekly gala nights. With over 30,000 bottles of fine wines housed in the hotel’s wine cellar, there is something to accompany every meal. The main restaurant Feinspitz serves breakfast and dinner, or for a treat book a table at the gourmet restaurant, Ötztaler Stube, while the Summit Bistro & Bar offers light snacks, drinks, and some of the best views in the region. For more casual dining, the wine cellar plays host to fondue evenings, while the Marent Stube is the hotel’s more rustic snack restaurant.
After a day of mountain activities, revive an aching body at the Summit Spa. Enjoying spectacular views, guests can swim and float amid the mountains at the amazing outdoor heated infinity pool, enjoy a variety of sauna and steam room experiences, swim laps in the indoor pool, stretch out in one of the lavish relaxation areas and book a beauty treatment or massage. There is also a fitness center, yoga, guided hikes, and ski safaris.
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