Design Apartment Zell am See

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Great location, within 2 minutes walk of pretty much everything the town has to offer

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Central location - so very convenient for restaurants etc if you don't mind the noise. Clothes washing machine available (not washer/dryer, but drying racks provided). Zell-am-See Guest card provided (10% discount on some activities) - NB this is NOT the same as a Summer Card!
  : Strictly speaking, photos are mostly "accurate", but only in hindsight do you notice the issues... Bedrooms are tiny - probably one room initially that has been split into two. Only one proper bed. Second bedroom images have been stretched, actual dimensions are much smaller - bed is actually a rather uncomfortable sofa bed (bunk bed also uncomfortable). Severe lack of cupboards and no hanging space (one coathanger in total). Living room OK, but sofa is a rather old and 'tired' sofa bed, somewhat grubby and in need of replacement. Kitchen area reasonably well-equipped, but inadequate storage space. Dishes and dishwasher are incompatible, so need to hand-wash. Hot water only lasts a few seconds, and electrical outlet over sink is a safety issue. Only one waste bin provided, so triage difficult - but irrelevant as rubbish bins are just an overflowing cupboard in the street (not emptied once during our week-long stay). Bathroom is a "design disaster" : shower screen totally ineffective and shower curtain in photo doesn't exist, so floor gets flooded every time. "Free private parking" 300m away is provided by next door hotel, about 10 spaces with no reservation and no controls, so pot luck for getting a space (we had a 3-out-of-6 day success rate). Other people clearly know of this "facility", so it's not just hotel guests that you're competing with. Public parking can become costly if you miss out. ... and at nearly 200/night in summer, this is all rather disappointing!

Good
Traveller Type:
  : The location is perfect, just 5 minutes by walk to the City Express. The supermarket is around the corner. All the necessary equipment in the kitchen. The host was very friendly and nice.
  : There is a lot of mold in both bedrooms. The garbage bin outside was full, hence we could not leave the garbage there.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : It was self catering so no breakfasts included. Excellent supermarket close by. Close to ski lift. Fantastic to have the use of a washing machine. Great little village. The host was very responsive and helpful when we contacted them to ask a question about the accommodation.
  : It was really noisy every afternoon. The pub next door had daily Aprs Ski sessions playing the same loud sound track everyday so if you wanted to go home to a quiet place at about 4pm, it would not be the place for you. The music would play for several hours. Also being near pubs, you would often get people talking on the streets/hanging around outside the apartment after midnight. This was not ideal.

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : Self catering but close to shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants. Close to the leisure center. Free parking for the car. short walk to City lift and ski hire. Bus station across road for post bus to other areas if required.
  : All was good apart from one bar we went to pay bill and asked for cash which caused an issue as have paid on contactless most times in same bar. Recommend pay as you go don't have tab.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Fabulous location right in the centre next to restaurants and only 5 mins walk from the lift.Apartment is very well equipped for a week's ski holiday.Host answered my questions very promptly and was excellent.
  : Quite noisy at night but that is only because it is next to pubs and restaurants. Buy some ear plugs if required!Parking is tricky in Zell am See but there are expensive options available if required.