How is Hotel Arnika rated?

Hotel Arnika scores 9.5/10 on Booking.com and 4.9/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel Arnika?

HotelShortlist analysed 212 guest reviews for Hotel Arnika to build this verified profile.

Is Hotel Arnika a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hotel Arnika is a 4-star property in St. Anton am Arlberg.

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St. Anton am Arlberg

Hotel Arnika

Name: Hotel Arnika
Address: St. Anton am Arlberg

★★★★

9.5

Booking score

4.9

Google rating

208

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2014

Built / renovated

Bertram Aloys

Owner

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2014 ·Location 4.9

Member rate

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Verdict

Is Hotel Arnika Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.5/10 Booking.com4.9/5 Google212 reviews read4-star

As of 4 September 2026, 212 guest reviews give Hotel Arnika 9.5/10 on Booking.com and 4.9/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Warm family-owned hospitality with exceptionally attentive and consistently cheerful staff who treat guests like long-time friends and remember their preferences across visits 87 reviews.

Complaints

What Do Guests Complain About at Hotel Arnika?

Older rooms in original building section show dated design, worn furnishings, and feel cramped compared to renovated wing, creating inconsistent guest experience 5 reviews
Unreliable room keycard system frequently malfunctions and requires multiple attempts to unlock doors
WiFi connectivity problems reported by at least one guest affecting internet access during stay

What guests praise

Hotel Arnika Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel Arnika sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Warm family-owned hospitality with exceptionally attentive and consistently cheerful staff who treat guests like long-time friends and remember their preferences across visits 87 reviews
Outstanding multi-course evening dinners (4-6 course menus) with sophisticated presentation, fresh seasonal ingredients, and gourmet-quality execution that rivals Michelin-level restaurants 79 reviews
Lavish, abundantly stocked breakfast buffet with fresh baked goods, cured meats, cheeses, eggs to order, smoked salmon, and specialty items that satisfies all dietary preferences 71 reviews

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hotel Arnika

We read 212 public guest reviews of Hotel Arnika, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-09-04. If you represent Hotel Arnika and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Warm family-owned hospitality with exceptionally attentive and consistently cheerful staff who treat guests like long-time friends and remember their preferences across visits (87×)

Outstanding multi-course evening dinners (4-6 course menus) with sophisticated presentation, fresh seasonal ingredients, and gourmet-quality execution that rivals Michelin-level restaurants (79×)

Lavish, abundantly stocked breakfast buffet with fresh baked goods, cured meats, cheeses, eggs to order, smoked salmon, and specialty items that satisfies all dietary preferences (71×)

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Watch-outs · 5 recorded

Older rooms in original building section show dated design, worn furnishings, and feel cramped compared to renovated wing, creating inconsistent guest experience (5×)

Unreliable room keycard system frequently malfunctions and requires multiple attempts to unlock doors (1×)

WiFi connectivity problems reported by at least one guest affecting internet access during stay (1×)

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Parking note. Comfortable — Free parking available on-site or in nearby garage; multiple reviews praise convenient parking arrangements and underground garage with minimal extra cost.

What guests report

View

Mountain views from balconies; rooms facing Wildbach and Bergwelt preferred; some rooms overlook parking areas

Bed & mattress

Comfortable beds with quality mattresses; older wing beds noted as less supportive

Bathroom & water

Rain showers, hot water reliable, separate toilets in some rooms, modern bathrooms in renovated section

Wi-Fi

Functional but occasional connectivity issues reported; free throughout hotel

Breakfast

Exceptional and abundant; fresh pastries, international selection, cooked-to-order eggs and pancakes; worth the stay

AC / heating

Heating available; air conditioning not standard; mountain temperatures naturally cool rooms at night

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Book the garage parking for a small surcharge—it becomes a lifesaver during heavy snowfall

Reserve restaurant tables in advance through the reception for dinner in town

Request a room in the renovated newer section rather than the older building wing for modern furnishings

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Room intel

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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