The Secret Sölden

Our time at The Secret Sölden was nothing short of magical. The hotel is in an excellent location within walking distance of the main strip but removed enough that you feel private and have great views of the mountains. Everything is brand new and the hotel’s design is really cool. The spa and gym are incredible and our room was amazing with a huge tub in the bedroom and wonderful kitchen. The food at the restaurant is great. We opted for the “James Bond 007” package which gave us access to the incredible 007 experience atop the mountain. I highly recommended this if you are visiting. The experience was so unique with stunning views and the package price is a great deal considering you get dinner at the hotel, lift tickets and admission tickets all included. What stands out most about this hotel and really makes it stand apart from others is the amazing staff. Every single person we encountered at this hotel was not only friendly and great at their job but they genuinely wanted you to have a wonderful experience and enjoy yourself. We have been traveling for the past month and decided to come to Solden to celebrate for our 5 year anniversary. The staff went out of their way to make sure that we had a magical experience. We cannot thank them enough, after so much traveling and staying at countless hotels it is so refreshing to come across a hotel where you can tell the people that are working there really enjoy their jobs and want you to have the best stay possible. We will absolutely be back! If you are lucky enough to come across this hotel then you should absolutely book it!

Fantastic hotel in a great location with helpful and friendly staff. We were a group of 14 and we stayed in the medium suites. Each had two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a very spacious living room. The pool and spa were lovely and in very good condition. The hotel is a 3 min walk to the main gondola and less than a ten minute walk to the centre of the resort. The staff were super helpful and made everything very easy. Breakfast was good, with plenty of choice and the complimentary afternoon tea/snacks was a lovely touch. We would 100% stay again.

Ironically i write this review not wanting to give away a secret but fear I might ... We (myself, wife and 2 daughters aged 11 and 14) had a wonderful summer holiday in the Otzal region and specifically spending 6 nights the The Secret Solden in mid July. We flew into Innsbruck and it was an easy and enjoyable drive up to Solden and were greeted by Nora with "Hello Mr ", a really nice personal touch and one of many to come. The facilities are top class and sheek in design. There is a large, spacious underground garage for the car that connects to the hotel. The hotel itself oozes class and style. The indoor/outdoor swimming pool is made of steel, no cracked / old tiles etc. Around, near and above the pool area are comfortable deck chairs, beds, quiet reading rooms and whilst sitting in the pool outside you look up to the amazing mountain with the James Bond 007Elements facility at 3000m. Between 3-5pm there are afternoon cakes and tea provided free of charge. The steam room, sauna etc are of course spotless and equally spacious and high quality, although there are no signs it is generally expected to be a no-clothing facility. In terms of accommodation, we had a 2 bedroom "medium secret" apartment and it was exactly as per the photos and perfect for us with separate kitchen and a living space at the opposite end to the bedrooms. For eating and drinking, the morning breakfasts were a real highlight. You order an a la carte hot breakfast item at the table that is cooked perfectly and bought to your table whilst you help yourself to an amazing array of buffet items. All items are stylishly presented, often in small individual / one portion servings, this is not your typical "zoo feeding" buffet. We also had dinner at the restaurant one night and it was spectacular. Like breakfast, the items feel made from scratch for you and very personal. There is also a roof top bar serving very nice cocktails to complement the views. The hotels is a 2 minute walk from the town centre and the main gondola. There is a wide variety of shops, bars, restaurants etc. I can't vouch for the nightlife as this was a family holiday but I believe it's very lively. Towards the end of the stay, the whole area was hit by a storm that knocked out the power for 24 hours. How did the hotel staff react? They simply continued on serving their guests as best they could by communicating clearly and going out of their way to ensure everyone was comfortable, fed (including free dinner, drinks etc) and impacted to the least extent possible. I have to finish this review with a(nother) word about the people that work at The Secret and truly make it what it is. They seem like a tight knit family and not a collection of individuals that may only be there for a few months as we experienced at another nearby (locally famous) hotel later in our trip. They are each extraordinarily personable, polite, helpful and perhaps above all genuine.