KEMPINSKI Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol Kitzbuehel Alps
A large, polished alpine resort 7km from Kitzbühel in the quiet village of Jochberg, Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol targets affluent skiers, wellness travellers, and families willing to trade Kitzbühel's town buzz for a sprawling spa and direct lift access. In this tier it competes with A-Rosa Kitzbühel, Grand Tirolia, and Rosewood Schloss Fuschl further afield — Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol is the more corporate, spa-led option versus the boutique feel of Tennerhof or Stanglwirt.
Families on a ski trip who want on-site lessons, kids club, and lift access without leaving the property; and wellness-focused couples who plan to spend most of their time in the spa and at breakfast. Works well for a milestone anniversary if you book a mountain-facing Deluxe or suite and set expectations around dinner.
You want a walkable village with restaurants and bars at the door, or expect flawless German-speaking service and polished evening dining. Also skip it if you're travelling in shoulder season expecting full facilities — restaurants and spa features close selectively and the isolation becomes a real drawback.
Uneven and the hotel's biggest liability. The front-of-house and concierge team earns repeated praise, and spa staff are consistently warm, but breakfast service is often slow under load, most staff speak little to no German, and there are recurring reports of forgotten requests, botched turndowns, and one notably mishandled check-out dispute. Training and language standards do not match the price.
The breakfast buffet is the standout — broad, generous, served until late morning, with a live egg station and strong regional products. Dinner at Steinberg is competent but inconsistent; the Asian-fusion Sra Bua draws both praise and complaints and is seasonally closed. Half-board menus are narrow. Bar Rubin is genuinely good, with a capable cocktail programme.
Spacious, well-designed, and comfortable, with glass-walled bathrooms, separate WCs, balconies, and excellent beds. Lower-category rooms face the Pass Thurn road and catch traffic noise; book Deluxe or higher on the mountain side. Some furnishings are showing wear and carpets in standard rooms feel dated.
Ski-in access via a small drag lift next door connecting to the Kitzbühel system — excellent in winter. In summer, Jochberg is quiet to the point of isolation; Kitzbühel is a €25–30 taxi each way and the shuttle runs on a limited schedule. A car is strongly recommended.
Hard to defend at peak rates. At €700–900+ per night in high season, the service inconsistencies and aging spa details do not justify the spend. Off-season promotional rates are where the hotel actually delivers.
Modern alpine — warm woods, red accents, a dramatic lobby with fireplace. The exterior is a bulky block that clashes with the landscape; the interior largely redeems it.
Uneven and the hotel's biggest liability. The front-of-house and concierge team earns repeated praise, and spa staff are consistently warm, but breakfast service is often slow under load, most staff speak little to no German, and there are recurring reports of forgotten requests, botched turndowns, and one notably mishandled check-out dispute. Training and language standards do not match the price.
The breakfast buffet is the standout — broad, generous, served until late morning, with a live egg station and strong regional products. Dinner at Steinberg is competent but inconsistent; the Asian-fusion Sra Bua draws both praise and complaints and is seasonally closed. Half-board menus are narrow. Bar Rubin is genuinely good, with a capable cocktail programme.
Spacious, well-designed, and comfortable, with glass-walled bathrooms, separate WCs, balconies, and excellent beds. Lower-category rooms face the Pass Thurn road and catch traffic noise; book Deluxe or higher on the mountain side. Some furnishings are showing wear and carpets in standard rooms feel dated.
Ski-in access via a small drag lift next door connecting to the Kitzbühel system — excellent in winter. In summer, Jochberg is quiet to the point of isolation; Kitzbühel is a €25–30 taxi each way and the shuttle runs on a limited schedule. A car is strongly recommended.
Hard to defend at peak rates. At €700–900+ per night in high season, the service inconsistencies and aging spa details do not justify the spend. Off-season promotional rates are where the hotel actually delivers.
Modern alpine — warm woods, red accents, a dramatic lobby with fireplace. The exterior is a bulky block that clashes with the landscape; the interior largely redeems it.
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