The most beautiful hotels in Austria
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Villa Alma – A lakeside Boutique Hotel
Salzbourg - Austria
Villa Alma - A lakeside boutique hotel: Hotel in Austria
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
Villa Alma – A lakeside Boutique Hotel
Salzbourg - Austria
Villa Alma - A lakeside boutique hotel: Hotel in Austria
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
TAUROA Krenn
Pürgg - Austria
TAUROA Krenn: Hotel in Austria
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
TAUROA Krenn
Pürgg - Austria
TAUROA Krenn: Hotel in Austria
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee
Kitzbühel - Austria
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee: Hotel in Kitzbühel
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee
Kitzbühel - Austria
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee: Hotel in Kitzbühel
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Hotel Gasthof Adler
Schoppernau - Austria
Gasthof Adler: Hotel in Schoppernau
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Hotel Gasthof Adler
Schoppernau - Austria
Gasthof Adler: Hotel in Schoppernau
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Kai 36
Graz - Austria
Kai 36: Hotel in Graz
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Kai 36
Graz - Austria
Kai 36: Hotel in Graz
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Salzbourg - Austria
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: Hotel in Austria
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Salzbourg - Austria
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: Hotel in Austria
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
Kontor
Hall en Tirol - Austria
Kontor: Hotel in Hall en Tirol
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Kontor
Hall en Tirol - Austria
Kontor: Hotel in Hall en Tirol
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Mari Pop
Ried im Zillertal - Austria
Mari Pop: Hotel in Ried im Zillertal
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
Mari Pop
Ried im Zillertal - Austria
Mari Pop: Hotel in Ried im Zillertal
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
The Crystal VAYA Unique
Obergurgl - Austria
The Crystal VAYA Unique: Hotel in Obergurgl
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
The Crystal VAYA Unique
Obergurgl - Austria
The Crystal VAYA Unique: Hotel in Obergurgl
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
Hotel Kristberg
Lech - Austria
Kristberg: Hotel in Lech
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
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Hotel Kristberg
Lech - Austria
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Kristberg: Hotel in Lech
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel
Kals am Großglockner - Austria
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel : Hôtel à Kals am Großglockner
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel
Kals am Großglockner - Austria
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel : Hôtel à Kals am Großglockner
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
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Villa Alma – A lakeside Boutique Hotel
Salzbourg - Austria
Villa Alma - A lakeside boutique hotel: Hotel in Austria
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
Villa Alma – A lakeside Boutique Hotel
Salzbourg - Austria
Villa Alma - A lakeside boutique hotel: Hotel in Austria
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma – A Lakeside Boutique Hotel is an elegant manor house, tastefully reimagined. It features eight rooms and suites, each with a balcony and lake views, in a soothing décor that blends light wood, soft tones, and contemporary design. The hotel boasts a private beach, a boathouse, teak sun loungers, and bicycles and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake's shores. A regional breakfast is served each morning, and throughout the day, an honesty bar offers homemade snacks, coffee, and juices, while a well-stocked library invites relaxation.
TAUROA Krenn
Pürgg - Austria
TAUROA Krenn: Hotel in Austria
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
TAUROA Krenn
Pürgg - Austria
TAUROA Krenn: Hotel in Austria
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
Nestled in Pürgg-Trautenfels in Styria, the TAUROA Krenn is an exceptional place that blends Alpine tradition with contemporary sensibility. The spacious rooms offer refined comfort and views of the Ennstal valley, featuring natural materials and a soothing atmosphere. The inn offers cuisine showcasing regional flavors, a homemade breakfast, and relaxing spots in the garden or on the terrace. Throughout the year, the hotel embodies warmth, authenticity, and Alpine elegance in an intimate setting.
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee
Kitzbühel - Austria
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee: Hotel in Kitzbühel
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee
Kitzbühel - Austria
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel am Schwarzsee: Hotel in Kitzbühel
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Schwarzsee, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is a chic and contemporary alpine retreat spread across three elegant buildings: the main hotel, Lakeside Lodges with private gardens, and suites in the Steghaus. The rooms and suites, designed in a modern Tyrolean style, blend natural materials, fine wood, and silky textiles for a refined atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, with its sunny terrace, offers seasonal Austrian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, complemented by an intimate wine cellar. For wellness, the hotel boasts a 1,300 sqm oasis: a heated infinity pool overlooking the lake, a waterside sauna, a bio-sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as massages and treatments.
Hotel Gasthof Adler
Schoppernau - Austria
Gasthof Adler: Hotel in Schoppernau
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Hotel Gasthof Adler
Schoppernau - Austria
Gasthof Adler: Hotel in Schoppernau
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Nestled in the heart of the Bregenzerwald mountains in Schoppernau (Mitteldorf 42), the Hotel Gasthof Adler is a century-old traditional Austrian house transformed into a 4-star retreat, where warm wood blends seamlessly with modern design. Its simply yet comfortably decorated rooms and suites (parquet floors, traditional wood-burning stoves, and balconies for some) invite relaxation in an alpine haven. The gourmet restaurant offers refined interpretations of Austrian cuisine, while the cozy and authentic atmosphere of the lounge bar extends into a garden terrace during the summer months. For ultimate well-being, the hotel features a spa with a sauna, whirlpool, solarium, and relaxation area – ideal for unwinding after a day in the mountains.
Kai 36
Graz - Austria
Kai 36: Hotel in Graz
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Kai 36
Graz - Austria
Kai 36: Hotel in Graz
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Kai 36 offers 21 modern rooms decorated with wood, natural stone, copper, and brass and glass. Art and design objects complement the purist interior. Terraces with views of the Old Town and an outdoor swimming pool make Kai 36 an exclusive accommodation in Graz.
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Salzbourg - Austria
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: Hotel in Austria
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Salzbourg - Austria
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: Hotel in Austria
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
Perched on the turquoise shores of Lake Fuschl, at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl transforms a castle into a refined luxury retreat, blending history, nature, and contemporary elegance. With its 98 rooms and suites, the hotel offers interiors where wood, stone, loden, and marble interact to create an atmosphere that is both warm and sophisticated. The hotel also shines with its Asaya Spa, a 1,500 m² wellness sanctuary combining indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, holistic treatments, and breathtaking lake views, inviting profound relaxation. To extend the experience, six restaurants and bars showcase Alpine cuisine and local produce, while the surrounding nature provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a timeless escape.
Kontor
Hall en Tirol - Austria
Kontor: Hotel in Hall en Tirol
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Kontor
Hall en Tirol - Austria
Kontor: Hotel in Hall en Tirol
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Kontor is a small hotel combining tradition and modernity, which offers eight rooms and suites with elements of the past and bespoke furnishings.
Mari Pop
Ried im Zillertal - Austria
Mari Pop: Hotel in Ried im Zillertal
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
Mari Pop
Ried im Zillertal - Austria
Mari Pop: Hotel in Ried im Zillertal
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
In Ried, Mari Pop offers elegant and modern rooms, ideal for waking up to a mountain view and marveling at the panorama.
The Crystal VAYA Unique
Obergurgl - Austria
The Crystal VAYA Unique: Hotel in Obergurgl
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
The Crystal VAYA Unique
Obergurgl - Austria
The Crystal VAYA Unique: Hotel in Obergurgl
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
Perched in Obergurgl, in the Tyrolean Alps, The Crystal VAYA Unique captivates with its contemporary Alpine elegance and its 97 light-filled rooms and suites. Its restaurant blends Austrian cuisine with modern inspirations, while the lounge bar invites you to relax by the fireplace. The 2,000 m² spa features heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, offering a wellness retreat with views of the peaks.
Hotel Kristberg
Lech - Austria
Kristberg: Hotel in Lech
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
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Hotel Kristberg
Lech - Austria
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Kristberg: Hotel in Lech
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
Nestled in the heights of Lech am Arlberg, the Hotel Kristberg embodies Alpine elegance with a decidedly contemporary flair. Its suites—including the two-story Kristberg Suite with a panoramic terrace and Deluxe Suites with balconies—blend natural wood, warm design, and breathtaking mountain views. The Salon Lech restaurant, with its open kitchen, serves contemporary Alpine cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, while the Scotch Club offers a more intimate setting, combining a bar and stage. The MonteKristo Spa wellness area features a 12-meter outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, as well as a cozy lounge, a yoga area, and a fitness room, providing a true haven of rejuvenation.
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel
Kals am Großglockner - Austria
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel : Hôtel à Kals am Großglockner
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel
Kals am Großglockner - Austria
Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel : Hôtel à Kals am Großglockner
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a sunny plateau in Kals am Großglockner, the Gradonna Mountain Resort Chalets & Hotel is nestled in a pristine alpine setting, facing the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The resort comprises 36 luxurious chalets and an elegant hotel, all decorated with local materials and large bay windows that invite the landscape into the interior spaces. The cuisine is refined and sustainable: high-quality regional products for award-winning gastronomy with views of the peaks. For wellness, the resort offers a complete mountain spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and a rich treatment program for a rejuvenating break.
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The Most Beautiful Hotels in Austria
Austria, located in the heart of the Alps, captivates with its spectacular mountain landscapes, picturesque villages, and renowned ski resorts. From the snow-capped peaks of the Tyrol to the green valleys of Salzburger Land and the serene alpine lakes, the country offers the perfect setting for holidays combining nature, sports, and relaxation. The most beautiful hotels in Austria allow you to enjoy these breathtaking panoramas in refined comfort.
Why choose Austria for a mountain holiday?
Austria is an ideal mountain destination year-round. In winter, it attracts enthusiasts of alpine skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing with prestigious resorts like Kitzbühel, St. Anton, or Saalbach-Hinterglemm. In spring and summer, its hiking trails, cycling routes, and alpine lakes provide a variety of activities for all ages. Austria also delights visitors with its Alpine cuisine, traditional villages, and pristine natural landscapes.
The must-stay hotels to escape in the Austrian Alps
Mountain hotels in Austria stand out for their traditional Alpine architecture combined with contemporary design. You’ll find luxury chalets, boutique hotels full of charm at the foot of the slopes, and design hotels offering modern comfort amid spectacular scenery. The spacious rooms and suites often feature panoramic views of the Alpine peaks, with some offering private jacuzzis, panoramic terraces, or indoor fireplaces. High-end services include luxurious spas, infinity pools, gourmet restaurants showcasing local products, and exclusive experiences such as snowshoe excursions, mountain biking, or private ski lessons. Staying in a mountain hotel in Austria combines comfort, elegance, and immersion in nature, whether for a restorative weekend or an active holiday in the heart of the Alps.
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