Gut Steinbach Hotel Chalets Sp, SalzburgGut Steinbach Hotel Chalets Sp in Salzburg, Austria has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 50 hotels we score in Salzburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $238 a night (cached, not a live quote).Gut Steinbach Hotel Chalets Spa is a four-star Relais & Châteaux property in Reit im Winkl, a Bavarian village at the foot of the Chiemgau Alps. It combines a chalet village with hotel rooms, many with balconies facing the mountains. Facilities include a 2000-square-metre spa with indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a restaurant using produce from the hotel's own farm, with special diet menus available. Breakfast is included, and parking is free. It suits families, couples and anyone coming for skiing or hiking in the surrounding countryside. Rates start around $238 a night, so it sits at the upper end of the market, and some guests report reception calls going unanswered.What stands out

Friendly, well-trained staff

Large spa with several saunas

Indoor pool with mountain views

Free parking on site

Watch out for

Reception sometimes does not answer calls

Pricey compared with local alternatives

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