Best in Austria Grand Hotel Zell am See
Grand Hotel Zell am See is a hotel on a peninsula in Lake Zell that provides accommodation, dining and spa facilities for lake and ski guests.
Grand Hotel Zell am See operates in the 4-star superior lakefront heritage hotel segment.
Grand Hotel Zell am See: Disambiguation
Grand Hotel Zell am See is not a slopeside ski hotel. Grand Hotel Zell am See is not a new-build resort complex. Grand Hotel Zell am See is not a hotel in Kaprun village.
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Grand Hotel Zell am See: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Hotel (source, )
- Year opened
- 1896 (source, )
- Official classification
- 4-star superior (source, )
- Location
- Peninsula on Lake Zell, Zell am See, Salzburg (source, )
- Setting
- Directly on the lake shore, adjacent to the town centre
- Building period
- Late 19th century (source, )
- Nearest ski lift
- Cityxpress gondola, Zell am See
- Local ski mountain
- Schmittenhöhe, summit 1,965 m
- Applicable ski pass
- Ski ALPIN CARD (source, )
- Lake elevation
- Around 750 m above sea level
- Bookable via
- Own website and third-party platforms (source, )
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
Compare: Ski ALPIN CARDHotel TirolerhofHotel SalzburgerhofZell am See-KaprunSport und Familienresort AlpenblickBerghotel Schmittenhöhe
Grand Hotel Zell am See: Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a good base if one of us does not ski?
Yes. Grand Hotel Zell am See sits on a peninsula in Lake Zell with the promenade and town centre on foot, so a non-skier has a full day without touching a lift.
How old is the building?
Grand Hotel Zell am See dates from 1896, which makes it one of the destination's original grand hotels rather than a modern resort build.
How far are the ski slopes?
Grand Hotel Zell am See is a short walk from the Cityxpress gondola that climbs the Schmittenhöhe. Skiing back to the door is not possible, since the lake sits around 750 m.
How does it compare with the Salzburgerhof?
Grand Hotel Zell am See is classified 4-star superior and trades on its lake position, while the Salzburgerhof holds a 5-star superior rating with a larger spa and gourmet focus.
What is the winter ski pass situation?
Guests of Grand Hotel Zell am See use the Ski ALPIN CARD, quoted at 408 km of slopes and 121 lifts across three areas as of 15 September 2026.
Grand Hotel Zell am See: Related entities
Grand Hotel Zell am See: Where this entity is mentioned
Grand Hotel Zell am See: Further reading
- https://www.grandhotel-zellamsee.at/en/
- http://www.historichotelsthenandnow.com/grandzellamsee.html
- https://www.expedia.com/Zell-Am-See-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Zell-Am-See.h1738601.Hotel-Information
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