Family suites in the Montafon: tailored to the children’s ages

When travelling with a baby, proximity is key, which is why the 38-square-metre studio, a kitchenette for warming up bottles and a free travel cot, is perfectly adequate. Pre-schoolers sleep well on the sofa bed in the separate living room of the 70-square-metre suites, whilst the parents’ bedroom remains closed off. Once they reach school age, children want their own space, and that’s exactly why Family Suites, ranging from 74 to 106 square metres, separate the generations across two or more bedrooms and bathrooms, with a garden in front of the terrace to let them run about. Finally, teenagers value their autonomy, which a Pool Suite – featuring a private heated outdoor pool and sleeping space for up to six people, or the Family Suite’s family sauna, which they can also start using from the age of 14 as part of the in-house spa. The spacious accommodation caters for siblings of mixed ages. The way the hotel’s spa rules continue this age-based approach – from the copper bath with no age restrictions to the rule requiring an adult to accompany children aged 14 and over – is explained at Stólla Spa. The spa also accommodates changing family circumstances over the years, as guests who book the Studio during their baby’s first year simply switch to a different category on their next visit, without having to change the familiar spa.

In everyday family life, it’s the unspectacular details that prove their worth. The kitchenette with dining area keeps milk cool, warms up baby food and sets the table for a snack before setting off, the safe stores both the Nintendo and travel documents alike, and the underfloor heating turns the play mat into a cosy spot in winter. Spa bags with bath towels are provided for all guests, and the reception desk will exchange them for suitable children’s sizes. The sofa bed converts in two minutes in the evening; during the day, it remains a sofa and a play area. If you’re travelling with a pushchair or sledge, you can store both in the luggage room rather than in the suite’s hallway; ski equipment goes into the heated locker. In the event of illness or minor ailments, reception will direct you to the local chemist and doctor. Taken together, this makes for a suite that supports a family holiday, rather than merely providing accommodation. The family holiday overview details how meals, children’s activities and the spa take care of the rest of the day. In the evening, a lift is all you need to get back to your suite from dinner in the Holz-Stoba, where the sofa bed has long since been made up and the day ends without the need for a car seat.