Ski Special 2025: Hotel Arlberg is one of Lech’s most luxurious hotels… and it was loved by Princess Diana
News recently emerged that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, enjoyed a ski trip with their family at the beginning of the year. As readers of The Sloaney will know, we are currently running our 2025 Ski Special. Some of our travel team have been reporting from the slopes in the beautiful resort of Lech, which has its own royal connections.
The Hotel Arlberg was Princess Diana’s favourite place to ski and she booked to stay at this stunning property using a pseudonym in 1991. Thereafter, she made an annual trip to the stunning ski area, which is where Prince William and Prince Harry learnt to ski.

For those looking to follow in the snow prints of Royal children, the ski area of Lech am Arlberg offers lots of exciting activities for beginners. We have recently published a feature that highlights the many different aspects of the resort that children can enjoy when they visit.
Hotel Arlberg itself is a stunning hotel, which is located right in the heart of Lech. It is family-owned and run by the Schneider family, who have carefully transformed it from a charming guesthouse into a legendary five-star hotel during the last seven decades.
Hospitality is at the heart of the Hotel Arlberg and it prides itself on providing a place for people to connect in this precious part of the mountains. The rooms are beautifully appointed and the Hotel Arlberg has a lovely bar area, as well as a sun terrace and an excellent restaurant that is known for serving outstanding Alpine cuisine. The gourmet fondues are a particular highlight.

There is also a spa, which includes both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. After a hard day on the slopes, guests can use the sauna or steam room and there is also an opportunity to book various treatments.
The excellent location of the Hotel Arlberg means that the ski lifts are only a few steps away, so you can head up to the mountain and explore the delights of Oberlech and the wider ski resort, with ease.
Discover more about Hotel Arlberg here: https://www.arlberghotel.at/en/