Grand Hotel Zell Am See, Zell am See ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Esplanade 4-6, Zell am See, Austria, 5700

Grand Hotel Zell Am See offers impressive 4-star superior accommodations directly on Lake Zell, featuring exceptional cuisine and a comprehensive wellness area. This family-friendly hotel combines traditional Austrian hospitality with modern comforts.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Grand Hotel Zell Am See include 131 accommodations with stunning views of Lake Zell and the surrounding mountains. Options range from practical family rooms to luxurious lakeside residences and the nostalgic Empress Elisabeth Suite, complete with a fireplace and sauna.

Dining & Culinary Experience

Dining options feature the Restaurant Kaisersaal and Restaurant Belvedere, offering regional delicacies with views of the lake. Guests can enjoy a gourmet half-board menu that includes traditional Austrian cuisine and health-conscious offerings prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure amenities include the Grand Spa, equipped with a Finnish sauna, brine steam room, and an indoor pool. Guests can also access private lake facilities and enjoy various outdoor activities, including skiing at Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and golfing at nearby championship courses.

Services & Local Area

Grand Hotel Zell Am See provides services including free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Nearby landmarks include Casino Zell am See and Strandbad Zeller See, with easy access to local transport options such as the Postplatz bus stop and funicular station.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room Lake View

Max:

2 persons

45 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Lake view

Shower

Heating

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Comfort Double Room Air Conditioning

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Heating

Air conditioning

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Comfort Double Room Side Lake View Balcony Air conditioning

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Lake view

Heating

Balcony

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Zell am See400 m

Airports

W. A. Mozart (SZG) 76.5 km

Train

Zell am See Train Station500 m

Bus

Bus stop400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 12 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Private beach
Ski storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Table tennis
Fishing

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Ski pass vendor
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Baby pushchair
Board games
Children's menu
Children's pool
Children's play area
Kids club
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Casino
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath
Make up services

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Esplanade 4-6, Zell am See, Austria, 5700

Map view

Esplanade 4-6, Zell am See, Austria, 5700

City landmarks

Elisabeth Promenade

Lake Zell

1.2 km

Ebenbergstraße 10

Ebenberg Ski Lift

790 m

Beach

Strandbad Thumersbach

4.3 km

Church

Elisabethkapelle

2.2 km

Ski Lift

Sonnenalmbahn

2.2 km

Cable Car

Zell am See

2.2 km

Pinzgauer Lokalbahn

1.8 km

5700 Zell am See

Plettsaukopf Reservoir

1.9 km

Seeuferstraße 136

Strandbad Erlberg

2.2 km

Store

PEZ - Pinzgauer Einkaufszentrum Zell am See

2.9 km

5700 Zell am See

Ronachkopf

3.0 km

Kaprunerstraße 15

Alpenflug GmbH & Co KG

3.7 km

Square

Kurpark Thumersbach

4.3 km

Nearby

Event hall

Ferry Porsche Congress Center

540 m

Casino

Casino Zell am See

30 m

Elisabeth Park

Light show on the Lake

300 m

Stadtplatz

Heimatmuseum

230 m

Church

St. Hippolyt

230 m

Esplanade 16

Zell am see esplanade

250 m

Park

Elisabeth Park

350 m

Esplanade 16

Strandbad Zeller See

230 m

Kreuzgasse 1

Vogtturm City Museum

240 m

Brucker Bundesstraße 1

Zell am See-Kaprun

540 m

Brucker Bundesstraße 2

Schloss Rosenberg

360 m

Saalfeldnerstraße 3

Fischerhaus

130 m

Church

Kath. Pfarrkirche St. Hippolyt

230 m

Stadtpl.

Stadtplatz Zell am See

240 m

Brucker Bundesstr 1a

Zeller Seezauber

320 m

Esplanade 22

Melinda Massage & Beauty Oasis

460 m

Restaurants

Villa Crazy Daisy

120 m

Salzmannstrasse 8

Ali Baba Cafe Restaurant

70 m

Seegasse 13

Restaurant Pizzeria Adria

140 m

Kreuzgasse 16

Feinkost Lumpi

120 m

Seegasse 6

Brasserie Traube

220 m

Seegasse 4 / kreuzgasse 5 5700 Zell Am See

Metzgerwirt

180 m

Sebastian-Horl-Strasse 11

Pizzeria Giuseppe

210 m

1 Kirchengasse

Seebar

240 m

Salzmannstrasse 3

Gruner Baum

180 m

Seegasse

The Burger Factory

250 m

Salzmannstrasse 2

Beachclub Zell am See

200 m

Esplanade 16

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Beautiful location

Outdated rooms

Limited dining options

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

5.0

Location

8.0

Service

7.2

Dining

6.2

4/5 based on 846 reviews

#15 of 44 hotels in Zell am See based on Tripadvisor

Bobby

United States, May 2024

5.8/10

My stay at the hotel offered a beautiful lake view and met my expectations for a top hotel in Austria. However, the lack of AC in the rooms was a downside, and the staff were not always helpful or professional. My luggage was left unattended for a long time without any care from the hotel.

Rooms

5.0

I had to request a room downgrade just to have AC, as they were without it. The rooms were missing a water boiler set with tea and coffee.

Service

5.0

While some staff members were kind and helpful, others were not up to the standard of the rest of the hotel staff. Some had difficulty speaking basic English, hindering our ability to access additional services.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location near the center of Zell am See was outstanding, and the spacious and airy surroundings with comfortable seating areas added to the charm. However, there were some instances where extra charges were attempted for simple requests.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience included a variety of options but fell below average standards. However, the homemade muffins were a highlight.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel did not offer any specific comments on its facilities.

James

United States, March 2024

6.4/10

The hotel has a good location in a spacious setting with comfortable seating areas and views across the lake. The service is friendly and cooperative, though there are some areas for improvement. The dining experience offers a choice of dishes but could have more variety. Overall, the facilities are satisfactory, but cleanliness needs attention.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are not as clean as expected for a 4-star hotel, with spiders in every corner.

Service

7.0

The staff are lovely and smiley, but some members could be more professional and helpful.

Location

8.0

The location is good, with fantastic views across the lake.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are limited in choice but the breakfast is full and satisfying.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers a variety of services including room service and car hire.

Alfred

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.2/10

The hotel offers a marvelous view with small rooms that could use a makeover. The service ranges from rude behavior to friendly and helpful assistance. The outstanding location allows for lakeside dining with breathtaking mountain views.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms have magnificent views but are small and need a makeover.

Service

6.0

The service varies from rude encounters to friendly and cooperative assistance.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, right by the lake, offering breathtaking views and easy access to the city center.

Dining

7.0

The food quality is great, but buffet choices are limited.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provide good food quality despite limited buffet options.

Paul

United Kingdom, August 2023

5.2/10

The hotel was disappointing with outdated rooms and no AC, but the service was excellent. The location offered both beauty and noise concerns. Dining options were limited. Facilities were not specified.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very outdated and hot with no AC available.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with professional and helpful staff.

Location

5.0

The location was beautiful but noisy due to overcrowding of children.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited with only scrambled eggs being palatable.

Facilities

Facilities not specified.

Friendly staff

Outdated rooms

Jack

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.6/10

The hotel had a beautiful lake view and was everything I expected from a top hotel in Austria. The rooms were very warm, which was a bit uncomfortable.

Rooms

7.0

The room comparing to all other hotels we stayed in had a beautiful lake view and was everything I expected in a top hotel in Austria. The only downside was that it was bloody warm.

Service

9.0

The service because of the location, clean rooms, and friendly staff was very professional and friendly.

Location

10.0

The main things that brought us to the hotel were the location, which is really nice and barely used. It is fantastic, on the lake allowing breakfast and dinner al fresco by the lake with amazing views of the mountains.

Dining

8.0

The dining, especially hummus, had a lot of varieties, and dinner was excellent. However, there were too small choices on the buffet.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great with world-famous seasoned fries.