In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 51 guest reviews of Hotel Maiensee. Guests in the sample highlight Food & restaurants, Location and Service & staff. The most common complaints: Rooms in the annex mean walking outside or crossing the road to the main building. Some felt the price was too high for what you get.
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Facts we have checked
- Ski-in/ski-out
- To the nearest lift50 m
- Ski shuttle
Source: maiensee.com · checked 16 Oct 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Maiensee is made for skiers who want nothing between their bed and the piste. The family-run hotel sits at 1,800 m in St. Christoph, the chairlift is beside the door and the blue piste 64 brings you back at the end of the day, which is exactly what guests praise first. The Traxl family's welcome, the breakfast and the cosy, traditional rooms complete the picture, and the practice slope outside makes it easy for families with young skiers. The flip side is the setting. St. Christoph has no shops or nightlife, so evenings are spent in the hotel or in St. Anton, a short bus or taxi ride away. The spa is small, half board does not suit every taste, and service can slow when the house is full. Skiers and families who want long days on the slopes and quiet evenings will be very happy here; those who want après-ski on the doorstep should stay in St. Anton.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 8 hotels we list in St. Anton am Arlberg is 9.2.
- The chairlift is right beside the hotel and the blue piste 64 ends at the door, so guests clip into their skis straight after breakfast. At this altitude, guests note, the snow is usually good.
- Guests consistently praise the Traxl family and their team for their friendliness, and say the hosts' warmth carries over to the whole staff. The owner is singled out for his help with tips and planning.
- St. Christoph is a small cluster of hotels rather than a village, without shops, a pharmacy or nightlife. For St. Anton, the free bus takes about five minutes; trips to Lech and Zürs are paid.
- The wellness area is compact, and some guests found the massage room very small. Those planning spa days should not expect a large wellness complex.
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Should you book it?
Hotel Maiensee is worth booking for skiers who want the lift and the piste at the door — but pick somewhere else if you want shops, bars and nightlife within walking distance.
Book it if you want
- Skiers who want the lift and the piste at the door
- Families who want ski school and a practice slope right outside
Pick somewhere else if
- You want shops, bars and nightlife within walking distance
- You are looking for a large spa
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 51 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Excellent half-board dinners, from traditional dishes such as oxtail to more creative menus
- +A superb, healthy breakfast with freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juices
- +An afternoon snack buffet after a day on the slopes
- +A chef many guests singled out for praise
- –Some found dinner old-fashioned and heavy, with dry meat
- –Breakfast starts too late for families with children
”Dinner was always tasty and varied, with traditional dishes such as oxtail as well as more unusual menus.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +A warm, family-run hotel where the owners take care of every wish
- +Friendly, attentive staff throughout
- +A competent reception and personal table service at dinner
- –Service in the bar and restaurant slows down when it is busy
- –Waiting staff often speak little German, which makes it less personal
- –Booking a massage with outside providers did not work out for one guest
”Every wish was taken care of personally by the owner and fulfilled right away.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- –There is no swimming pool, only a fairly small wellness area
- –The whirlpool was out of order during several stays
”Drinks are a little pricey, and unfortunately the whirlpool was out of order.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, elegant rooms and suites
- +Renovated rooms and junior suites that are modern and very comfortable
- +Cosy rooms with plenty of wardrobe space
- +Suites with beautiful mountain views
- –Rooms in the annex mean walking outside or crossing the road to the main building
- –Some rooms feel old and dated
- –Rooms can get too warm, and there are no blackout curtains
”A very nice, family-run hotel with spacious and elegant rooms.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Clean throughout the hotel
- +A caretaker who does a great job
- –An icy, poorly cleared path to the annex
- –The spa could be more modern, and the sauna did not smell fresh
”The hotel was great, clean and modern, and the food was tasty.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Ski in, ski out, right next to the lift
- +High up, with reliable snow and a sunny terrace
- +Buses to St. Anton and Lech stop close by
- +Quieter than St. Anton but easy to reach
- –St. Christoph is tiny, with no village centre, shops or nightlife
”You step out of the hotel and you're at the chairlift.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Some felt the price was too high for what you get
- –Extra charges, for example for tap water and charging an electric car
- –Drinks are on the expensive side
”Value for money didn't work for us. For that much money, I would expect a bit more wow.” — guest, translated
Noise levels are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Hotel Maiensee?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 101 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Maiensee have?
Hotel Maiensee is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Maiensee offer?
Hotel Maiensee offers Ski-in/Ski-out, spa, sauna, fitness Centre, restaurant and bar.
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St. Christoph 24, 6580 Sankt Christoph am Arlberg, Austria