Hotel Crystal - Das Alpenrefugium, nestled near Kitzbueheler Horn Ski Area and Hahnenkamm Cable Car, offers an upscale retreat with a spa featuring body treatments and yoga classes. Enjoy skiing, hiking/biking trails nearby or unwind at the garden; amenities include a terrace for relaxation, shopping on site for convenience and in-room WiFi to stay connected. Guests also appreciate the arcade/game room for entertainment. This hotel has received good marks from guests who liked its overall condition.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Spa
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool access
Breakfast available
Ski rentals and lessons
Ski storage
Ski passes
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Why we love this property
Feast and sip in style
The hotel's restaurant tempts taste buds, while a convenient bar serves perfect nightcaps. Energize each day with the delicious buffet breakfast.
Scenic mountain escapes
This mountain hotel offers a rural retreat for outdoor adventurers. Visitors can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.
Mountain spa paradise
The full-service spa offers massages and facials in private or couples rooms. A sauna, steam room, and yoga classes complete the wellness journey.
Kitzbueheler Horn Ski Area - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
Hahnenkamm Cable Car - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) - 67 min drive
Grieswirt Station - 6 min drive
Oberndorf in Tirol Station - 7 min drive
St. Johann in Tirol Station - 10 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Ristorante Pizzeria La Rustica - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Kitzbüh‘ler Kebap Haus - 9 min walk
Max Pub - 1 min walk
Eiscafé Da Vito - 8 min walk
About this property
Kitzhorn Suites
Kitzhorn Suites features downhill skiing and snowboarding, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Panorama Badewelt. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Ski passes, storage, rentals, and lessons are also available. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 9 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Uncovered onsite extended parking (EUR 7 per day)
Free 24-hour offsite parking within 1640 ft
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Yoga classes
Archery
Mountain biking
Rope course
Segway rentals/tours
Shopping
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Access to nearby indoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skydiving nearby
Ziplining nearby
Sledding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Segway rentals/tours
Ski equipment rentals
Ski storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1966
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Ski
Ski passes
Downhill skiing
Snowboarding
Ski lessons
Ski storage
Ski rentals
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Snow tubing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Crystal Sauna has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.60 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 13 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 159 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 6 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during April and November.
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 29.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 89.0 per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 9 per day with in/out privileges
Uncovered extended parking costs EUR 7 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Aktivhotel Crystal
Aktivhotel Crystal Hotel
Aktivhotel Crystal Hotel St. Johann in Tirol
Aktivhotel Crystal St. Johann in Tirol
Aktivhotel Crystal Hotel Sankt Johann in Tirol
Aktivhotel Crystal Sankt Johann in Tirol
Aktivhotel Crystal
Crystal Das Alpenrefugium
Hotel Crystal - Das Alpenrefugium Hotel
Hotel Crystal - Das Alpenrefugium Sankt Johann in Tirol
Hotel Crystal - Das Alpenrefugium Hotel Sankt Johann in Tirol
Frequently asked questions
Is Kitzhorn Suites currently open?
This property is closed from October 6 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Kitzhorn Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kitzhorn Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kitzhorn Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Kitzhorn Suites?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 9 per day. Extended parking costs EUR 7 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kitzhorn Suites?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 159 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kitzhorn Suites?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Kitzhorn Suites?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Kitzbuehel (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Kitzhorn Suites and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding and return when the snow melts for mountain biking and archery. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga and segway rentals. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a steam room. Kitzhorn Suites also has an arcade and a garden, as well as access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Kitzhorn Suites?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Kitzhorn Suites like?
Kitzhorn Suites is in the heart of Sankt Johann in Tirol, a short 10-minute walk from St. Johann in Tirol Station and 4 minutes' walk from St. Johanner Bergbahnen.
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Reviews
Kitzhorn Suites Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2024
Very nice and clean hotel and room. Staff is kind and open answer all questions. Only two things were inconvenient; I could hear my neighbors through the wall and additional fee for parking by the hotel.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 24, 2024
Group of four travelling together.
Located at the top floor. The room itself quite ordinary. No balcony. Windows high in the room. Want to see out need to stand up. Anoying noice from ventilation during daytime. Room nice and clean.
The dining options of this hotel was not appealing so we did not eat at the hotel during the week. 25 € each person for breakfast NO WAY. Dinner only on pre-booking and very pricy 60 € for evening menu.
Really good dining and breakfast alternatives very close to the hotel.
WIFI in the room non functional. 4G on phones barely reachable. Bring your own internet.
Indeed friendly staff. Ideal location for public transport, skiing and lift as well as all the nearby restaurants.
carsten
carsten, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2023
Restaurant closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for dinner.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 27, 2023
Disappointing experience
This hotel is clarly overpriced for the level of service you get. Supposedly a 4 star hotel, but no toiletry items at all in the bathroom, just a soap dispenser stuck on the wall; Poor breakfast buffet, in variety and quantity: I have seen better breakfasts in some 2 star hotels. The fact that they charged us an extra 72 Euros per night for a 3 year old child sharing his parents bed seemed to me really exagerated. Also, be prepared to move your luggage through the stairs as the elevator only reaches half floors. Even the picture of the swiming pool they put on their front page is not directly at the hotel, but it is the municipal swimming pool that is 10 min away, and to which they provide you with free entry tickets. An finally, although the reception ladies were quite nice, the manager was very rude to us and made us feel really unconfortable and unwecomed during our stay. In conclusion, not what we expected at all!
Dominique
Dominique, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Mooi gelegen, direct onderaan de lift en op loopafstand van het centrum. Gezellig en goed ontbijt. Prima kamers en aardig en behulpzaam personeel.
Thijs
Thijs, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
Suosittelen
Erittäin ystävällinen henkilökunta. Hinta/laatu poikkeuksellisen hyvä. Pohdin hyvän huoneen ja työpisteen vuoksi jäämistä toiseksi yöksi.
Rauli
Rauli, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2023
Dyrt,fick betala att stå på parkeringen
Ingick ingen frukost i priset
carina
carina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2023
Dejligt hotel med meget venligt personale
Arne Normann
Arne Normann, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2023
Preis Leistung hat nicht gepasst …
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2023
Alles passt!
Slava
Slava, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2019
Inhabergeführtes Hotel in unmittelbarer Liftnähe
Gepflegtes Hotel mit gutem Frühstück, Halbpension kann zugebucht werden. Parkplätze sind vor dem Haus vorhanden. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und alles Notwendige für einen Kurzurlaub vorhanden.
Das Servicepersonal war sehr freundlich, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Kerstin
Kerstin, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2019
Empfehlenswertes Sporthotel.
Das Personal war bis auf eine Mitarbeiterin sehr nett und - wenn gefragt - hilfsbereit.
Das Zimmer war von den Abmessungen großzügig, die Austattung etwas bieder (aber durchaus stimmig). Der Fernseher war der kleinste den jeh gesehen habe (persönlich keinen großen Wert), dafür aber eine (Lese-)Sessel.
Auffällig war die Sauberkeit; durchweg tip top!
Angehm überrascht war ich von dem aufwendig und liebevoll gestalteten Saunabereich (Finische-, Bio- und noch eine weitere Bio-? Sauna)
Beim Frühstück ist der exzellente Kaffe hervorzuheben.
Die Parksituation kann etwas schwierig werden. Abgesehen davon könnte man sich Sorgen um Dachlawinen machen (in dem Fall dürfen die allermeisten Parkplätze entfallen)
Abends gibt es nur Halbpension, kein „à la Carte“, Restaurants sind aber fußläufig gut erreichbar.
Gerne wieder!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2018
Wonderful atmosphere at the Crystal
Came to Sankt Johann in Tirol for a week of skiing. We ran into alot of problems on this trip but because of the great hospitality at the Crystal, we still had an enjoyable vacation. Everyone at the hotel is incredibly welcoming and thoughtful. Food is very good and plentiful. Clean rooms, clean hotel and comfortable beds. One of the best things we enjoyed was the wellness area in the hotel - 3 different types of saunas that we had virtually to ourselves every day. The limited time that they are open is not a problem and works well for skiing. The hotel is nicely situated to both the ski lift and the main shopping area. No need to move your car throughout your entire stay. We would definitely stay here again, and would love to come back in the summer.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2016
Hyfsat
Ganska slitet hotel.Bra läge.Frukosten var bra
Stefan
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2016
Bra hotell nära dalstationen för bergbanan.
Typiskt Österrikiskt hotell som byggts för skidturism och som gick på sparlåga. Bar och restaurang var stängda.
Bra rum, snyggt och prydligt. Äldre, lite "trött" dam som ansvarade för receptionen.
Bäst av all var en mycket bra frukost, med bordsbetjäning.
Återkommer gärna under vintersäsongen, då hotellet har perfekt läge vid bergbanan.
Mats
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2015
Good Skiing Hotel
Only at this hotel for one night so not much time to rate it. What we saw was all good. Hotel just down the road from the ski lift and quite close to the town (5mins brisk walk). Breakfast was good and staff friendly. Comfortable beds and room.
Geoff
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2014
zu empfehlen
in allen Punkten ein ordentliches Hotel welches wir wieder buchen würden
Verified traveler
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 3, 2014
elendig
dette er det værste oppholdet ever
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2013
Great place to spend a few days...
The family owned hotel is close to everything and is beautiful. The gondola ride is just a very short distance from the hotel. A downer is the lack of elevator, so if you have a lot of luggage, be prepared to have a work out. Everybody is nice and helpful here; they can keep your luggage if you have to check out but want to sight seen a bit more. I had a great stay.
Nora
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2013
Sehr durchschnittlich. Fremde Haare in der Badewanne. Kein TV auf Zimmer.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2012
ottimo
ottimo soggiorno... colazione abbondante e zona confortevole
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2012
Your standard European Guesthouse
The location at the bottom of the slopes is great. If you are used to staying it small European hotels, this one is average, which is to say the room is small, but clean and well kept. (I had a single room). Breakfast was good, I didn't have dinner at the hotel. The available internet was fast enough, 1.5M+. My only other comment is that the sauna is only open from 1530 - 1830, and not open on Sunday. So after a day of skiing until the last run at 1630, then a gluhwein at the bottom of the slopes, you have to rush to use the sauna. But the city's indoor pool and sauna center is a short walk from the hotel.
The St. Johann ski area is more for beginner to average skiers. So I will probably not go back. But if I did I would stay at this hotel again.