Best in Austria Hotel Almhof Schneider
Hotel Almhof Schneider is a 5-star hotel in Lech am Arlberg that provides rooms, a spa, a pool and dining in a converted family farmhouse at the base of the Schlegelkopf.
Hotel Almhof Schneider operates in the Luxury ski hotels segment.
Hotel Almhof Schneider: Disambiguation
Hotel Almhof Schneider is not a member of an international hotel chain. Hotel Almhof Schneider is not a self-catering apartment building. Hotel Almhof Schneider is not the Schlegelkopf lift company. Hotel Almhof Schneider is not a hotel in St. Anton am Arlberg.
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Hotel Almhof Schneider: Core Facts
- Entity type
- 5-star hotel (source, )
- Location
- Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg (source, )
- Position
- At the foot of the Schlegelkopf (source, )
- Ski access
- Ski-to-door (source, )
- Family ownership
- Farmhouse held by the same family for over 500 years (source, )
- Hotel operation
- Run as an alpine hotel for close to a century (source, )
- Guide listing
- MICHELIN Guide hotel selection (source, )
- Facilities
- Spa, indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, garden (source, )
- Sonnenhof annex
- 14th-century timber farmhouse, four upstairs guest rooms, reopened 2023 after a two-year renovation (source, )
- Nearest railway station
- St. Anton am Arlberg, about 19 km (12 miles) (source, )
- Booking.com location score
- 9.4 (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.8 / 5 (116 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
Compare: Trofana RoyalAurelio LechHotel Post Lech Arlberg
Hotel Almhof Schneider: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you ski back to the door?
Yes. Hotel Almhof Schneider sits at the foot of the Schlegelkopf and lists ski-to-door access, so skis and boots stay with the house rather than at a village depot.
How old is the property?
The farmhouse behind Hotel Almhof Schneider has been in the same family for over 500 years and it has operated as an alpine hotel for close to a century, which is long even by Lech standards.
What is Sonnenhof?
Sonnenhof is a separate timber-clad farmhouse dating to the 14th century that Hotel Almhof Schneider reopened in 2023 after a two-year renovation. It has four upstairs guest rooms plus a dining room, kitchen, pantry and wine cellar.
How do I get there without a car?
Take the train to St. Anton am Arlberg, roughly 19 km (12 miles) from Hotel Almhof Schneider, then a pre-booked transfer into Lech. Allow extra time during the Christmas and New Year weeks.
How does it compare with Hotel Post Lech Arlberg?
Both are 5-star houses in the same village, but Hotel Almhof Schneider offers doorstep skiing on the Schlegelkopf while the Post sits in the village centre with 46 rooms and four meeting rooms.
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Hotel Almhof Schneider: Where this entity is mentioned
Hotel Almhof Schneider: Further reading
- https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/hotels-stays/lech-am-arlberg/hotel-almhof-schneider-13955
- https://monocle.com/travel/hospitality/almhof-schneider-heritage-hotels-restaurants-lech-austria/
- https://www.booking.com/hotel/at/almhof-schneider.html
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ00De0OymnEcRhYy3j_2g01o
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