We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Austria. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
LECH AM ARLBERG. Only a 3-minute walk from the Lech ski area slopes and next to the cross-country skiing trail, Hotel Auriga is set right in the centre of Lech am Arlberg, and ski passes can be bought directly on site. All spacious and non-smoking rooms provide a large bathroom, cable TV and wooden furniture. Some of them also have a balcony. Guests of the Hotel Auriga can benefit of the 1.125 m² spa area, featuring a large lagoon pool, a large fitness area and waterbeds in the relaxation area. Half-board comprises an extensive breakfast buffet and a 6-course gala dinner with local and international specialities. Free private parking is available on site. A winter hiking trail starts right outside, while cross-country skiing trails are in the vicinity of the property.Show full description
SALZBURG.Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. This 5-star superior hotel enjoys a unique location on top of the Mönchsberg, a hill in the centre of Salzburg. It is surrounded by a large park and offers panoramic city views, an outdoor infinity pool, and an outdoor hot tub. The exclusive rooms and suites are all individually and luxuriously furnished. Free on-site private parking and free WiFi is available as well. They feature priceless antiques and marble bathrooms, as well as modern amenities such as air conditioning. Upon arrival, guests receive a welcome drink, a complementary fruit basket and a home made Guglhupf cake. The spa area features a steam bath and a sauna, as well as a wide range of massage, beauty and wellness treatments. Awarded 4 toques by Gault Millau and 1 Michelin star, the gourmet restaurant THE GLASS GARDEN serves traditional Austrian cuisine, international dishes and a wide selection of fine wines. For events, the hotel additionally offers the Mönchstein Saal, a festivity hall. Hotel Schloss Mönchstein is only a 7-minute walk away from the Old Town, which can be reached by car or on foot via a lift built into the mountain. Guests staying at the hotel will receive free tickets for this lift. E-refueling station available (for electro cars) . Show full description
This is a truly beautiful hotel above Salzburg with an unparalleled view, lovely gardens, and delightful common areas.
ISCHGL. Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Located right in the centre of Ischgl, Elizabeth Arthotel is next to the ski slopes and only 10 metres from the 2 cable cars into the Silvretta Arena Ski Area. The south-facing rooms all have a balcony overlooking the slopes. The spa centre features a pool on the top floor offering panoramic views over the mountains, as well as 2 panoramic saunas, and a steam bath. The Arthotel Elizabeth also features ski to door access, an underground car park, a library, a fireplace hall, ski rental, ski service, and a sports shop. The restaurant combines traditional Austrian dishes with modern international cuisine. At lunchtime, you can enjoy snacks and small dishes at the pizza restaurant. Half-board comprises a varied breakfast buffet and dinner. You can choose between several different meals each evening, including vegetarian and health-conscious options. A wide range of Austrian and international wines is available. Schatzi Restaurant & Pizzeria Schatzi-Restaurant and best Pizzeria in town! – right at the foot of the skislope. We are happy to take your table reservation. Heated OpenAir-Ski Bar Best view of the Prennerhang - The stage of the skiers! The location is available for private events and functions. On request and at a surcharge, a shuttle service from and to the nearby airports (Innsbruck, Munich, Salzburg, Zurich, or Friedrichshafen) or a train station can be organized. A helicopter shuttle service is also available.Show full description
NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL.Nice style. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. This exclusive superior family-run 4-star Living & Spa Vitalhotel Edelweiss hotel in Neustift in the Stubai Valley offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.The property is 800 m away from the ski-lift "Übungsland Krössbach". It features a tennis court, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool that is heated all year round. The Alpine-style rooms feature satellite TV while the private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and bathrobes. On request, allergy-free rooms are available, which include bed linen suitable for allergy sufferers and wooden floors treated with beeswax. The 1,200 m² spa area at Living & Spa Vitalhotel Edelweiss includes a Finnish sauna, a salt water steam bath, a sweat bath, a Kneipp basin, and a panoramic relaxation room with water beds. A wide selection of massages, body and facial treatments, and many beauty treatments with well-known body care products is available. Living & Spa Vitalhotel Edelweiss features a children’s playroom with a PlayStation, a fitness room, and a leisure room with table tennis, billiards, and tabletop football. Mountain bikes are available free of charge for all guests. Half-board includes an organic breakfast buffet, afternoon snacks, and a 6-course dinner with a wine recommendation from the hotel's sommelier. The restaurant uses local products and organic meat and eggs from the private farm. The sun terrace overlooks the Stubai Alps. Several times a day, the hotel offers a free shuttle service to the Stubai Glacier ski area (about 10 minutes) and to the train station and the airport in Innsbruck (about 20 minutes). A cross-country skiing trail can be accessed right on the doorstep.Show full description
ISCHGL.Trendy. Good breakfast. One of the most beautiful design hotels in the Alps, this hotel in the sunniest spot in Ischgl offers fantastic cuisine, excellent service and a world-famous nightclub. Combining cool stone with minimalistic Zen design, Hotel Madlein features comfortable Laura Ashley-style rooms with balcony and a bathroom designed by Philippe Starck. First-class wellness facilities await you in the spa area. The Beauty Spa offers facials and massages. There is a swimming pool guests can enjoy the fascinating view of the Tyrolean mountains. There is also a Finnish log cabin sauna outdoors, as well as an outdoor hot tub surrounded by torches (in winter only). The heart of the hotel is the cocktail bar with its open fireplace. In the restaurant you can admire one of the largest aquariums in Tyrol. Half-board comprises a rich breakfast buffet and a 5-course gourmet dinner. The meals are accompanied by first-class wines from the hotel's wine cellar and fine Cuban cigars are offered. With its in-house bar and club, the Table Dance, Hotel Madlein lives up to its reputation at the party hot spot of Ischgl. Cable cars and ski slopes are just 100 metres away and can be comfortably reached with the underground escalator. The cable cars will take into the Silvretta Arena ski area, with 235 km of slopes and guaranteed snow cover from early December to early May. Ski passes are available at the reception. Ski and snowboarding equipment is available for hire at the hotel.Show full description
SANKT ANTON AM ARLBERG.Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Located in the centre of Sankt Anton, the Himmlhof is a boutique hotel in a traditional Tyrolean style. The cable cars and the train station are a 3-minute walk away. The individually furnished rooms and suites all have cable TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. The Himmlhof’s spa area includes saunas, a steam bath, and a massage room. The summer terrace offers panoramic mountain views. This completely non-smoking hotel features a lobby with an open fireplace and a bar. Wi-Fi access is free of charge within a daily/weekly data limit. In the morning, a rich breakfast buffet with regional organic products is served. In winter, sweet and savoury après-ski snacks are included. The parking lot and the underground car park at the Himmlhof Hotel Garni can be used free of charge. The pedestrian area with many shops and restaurants is less than 100 metres from the house.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most unique and authentic luxury hotels in Austria. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
INNSBRUCK.Hip. Historic. Great location. The hotel is located the middle of the old town of Innsbruck. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Imperial Palace Innsbruck is 200 metres from the property. Innsbruck Airport is 3 km from Altstadthotel Weißes Kreuz - In der Fußgängerzone, while Innsbruck Main Station is 900 metres away. The Maria-Theresienstraße Bus Stop is just a short walk away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest boutique hotels in Austria. It also has a great location.
VIENNA.Unique. Lovely interior design. Great location. Popular among women.Opened May 2022. Set in Vienna, a few steps from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rosewood Vienna offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from St. Stephen's Cathedral. At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. Popular points of interest near Rosewood Vienna include Vienna Volksgarten, House of Music and Hofburg. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This highly elegant and luxurious 5-star hotel is located in the heart of a vibrant city. The rooms are cozy and stylishly decorated, and there is a great breakfast available. The hotel has a beautiful rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city.
VIENNA. Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Beautiful. The luxurious, renowned 5-star Hotel Imperial is set directly on the Ringstraße boulevard in the heart of Vienna and takes you back to the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It features exclusive hotel rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop fitness centre with a sauna. Decorated with precious antiques, silk walls and historical details, the rooms and suites of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna offer modern comforts such as air conditioning, a sound system and an extra-large TV. It was inaugurated in 1873 by Emperor Francis Joseph as the Palais Württemberg. Bathrobes and slippers are available in the spacious marble bathrooms. For guests of the suites, a personal butler service is available. Guests can dine in the award-winning Restaurant Opus or enjoy a classic Viennese coffee and pastries, including the famous Imperialtorte (cake), at Café Imperial. At the Imperial Bar, a wide range of cocktails and other drinks, as well as live piano music, are offered. The on-site business centre comprises modern meeting rooms and elegant conference salons equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The historic and carefully restored Festsaal and Marmorsaal are an ideal location for events. The Musikverein (concert hall), site of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert, is right behind Hotel Imperial. Karlsplatz Underground Station, the State Opera, and the Kärntner Straße shopping street can be reached in a 5-minute walk.Show full description
LECH AM ARLBERG. Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Located at one of the most exclusive spots in Lech’s centre, this 5-star hotel offers luxurious rooms with free internet access. Wellness facilities include an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with a garden. The rooms at Arlberg Lech are individually decorated with upscale materials. All rooms feature modern amenities, such as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a balcony with scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Culinary delights are offered in Hotel Arlberg Lech’s main restaurant, which serves a generous breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine in restaurant La Fenice. The wine cellar offers an extensive selection of fine Austrian and international wines. Guests can unwind in the Senses Spa, which is decorated with natural materials, including timber, stone and glass. It features a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, a well-equipped gym, and various massage and beauty treatment rooms. There are 3 ski lifts located within 100 metres from Hotel Arlberg Lech. private parking is available in the hotel’s garage at an extra cost of 45 EUR per night.Show full description
ZELL AM SEE. Luxury Hotel.Great views. Popular among couples. This luxurious, family-run spa, golf and pleasure hotel offers unique holiday experiences in a beautiful location in Zell am See. Surrounded by a splendid natural landscape, the Salzburgerhof combines 5-star comfort with 3 lilies in the Relax Guide for its spa quality and the culinary pleasures of 3 toques by Gault Millau. Enjoy a wide range of excellent gourmet dishes and top-quality wines, as well as luxurious suites in an elegant country-house style, equipped with all amenities. The magical garden park features a pool, a natural swimming pond and the legendary “wellness palace”, with its fantastic offer of first-class beauty products and professional treatments. The Salzburgerhofs spa area covers more than 3,500 m² and offers an extensive range of saunas, steam baths and massages. Floating in the underground “Sole-Dome”, filled with salt from the Dead Sea, is a special highlight. A modern indoor golf course is available for all golf players. Hotel guests receive a green fee discount of 30% at the Zell am-See-Kaprun Golf Course (36 holes), one of the most beautiful courses in the Alps, as well as on 34 other courses in Salzburg and Tyrol. The Salzburgerhof has its own private beach on Lake Zell, 500 metres away.Show full description
This luxury hotel is one of the most popular in Austria among couples!
ERPFENDORF.Delightful property. Unique. Great views. Set amidst the Kitzbühel mountains, the Der Lärchenhof is a luxurious 5-star hotel in an idyllic location in Erpfendorf, only 16 km away from Kitzbühel. It includes a gourmet restaurant, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a 4.700 m² spa area. There is also a modern 300 m² fitness centre and the hotel features its own ski lift and ski school. Beauty and body treatments with exclusive products by St. Barth, Maria Galland, Environ and Alpienne are available. Vitality and health checks are also offered and the fitness offer includes Aqua-fit, Pilates, Qi Gong, and Nordic Walking. The newly-built sauna features an escalator, lifting guests to the panorama sauna garden with impressive views of the surrounding mountains. The rich breakfast buffet features an organic corner. In the evening you can enjoy a varied selection of delicious dishes, as well as Austrian specialities, a dessert buffet, and a salad buffet. Guests will find reserved parking spaces at the Steinplatte Ski Area, only 5 km away. Bike and mountain-bike tours as well as snowshoe hiking and winter hiking tours are offered. Available leisure options include romantic horse-drawn carriage rides, toboggan evenings, curling, guided cross-country ski tours, biathlon and much more. Child care is offered for children from 3 years. For tennis players, the Lärchenhof features a tennis academy with 5 clay courts and 3 indoor courts. For golf players, there is a 9-hole course and a 6-hole academy, while for equestrians, the Hanneshof riding stables are just next door. Biathlon tracks are featured on site. The city of Salzburg is 50 km away.Show full description
The most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Austria. It also has outstanding views.
ISCHGL. Boutique hotel.Great location. Located in the centre of Ischgl opposite the Silvretta Cable Car, Sport- und Genusshotel Silvretta features an à la carte restaurant and an après ski bar. Free Wi-Fi is available. The modern rooms and apartments are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a safe, and a bathroom with hairdryer. The apartments are located in a separate building 50 metres away, which also features a café. Half-board with Tyrolean and international cuisine is offered. The half-board restaurant "Alpin" exclusive available for hotel guests. The hotel restaurant is located in our annex building which is accessible underground for guests. The 1200 m² spa area with a heated outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a fitness room and more are at the guests' disposal. Guests can store their skis on site. A private underground car park is a 5-minute walk away from Sport- und Genusshotel Silvretta and is available free of charge. From May to October The Silvretta Basic Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts in the Paznaun Valley and in the Samnaun region in Switzerland, including free use of local cable cars and buses once per day. For a one-time fee of € 49.00 you receive the Silvretta Card - Premium Package. With this card you can use more free services.Show full description
VIENNA. Boutique hotel.Historic. Palais Coburg Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel in a historic building in the centre of Vienna. It offers air-conditioned suites, a gourmet restaurant, and free WiFi and wired internet access. An exclusive spa area over the roofs of Vienna, featuring a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub, an indoor pool and a sun terrace, is available at Palais Coburg Hotel. There is also a modern fitness centre. A bottle of champagne, a fruit/chocolate treatment and a flower bouquet are provided to all guests. The price also includes free minibar consumption. Austrian and international gourmet cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wines are served in Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant and in the Restaurant Clementine im Glashaus. On New Years Eve, guests can enjoy a gala dinner. Please note that there is a dress code (black tie). Palais Coburg Hotel is only a short walk away from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Stadtpark, and several underground stations.Show full description
Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz brings you back to another era. Truly luxurious and royal design, the perfect blend of posh decor and modern amenities. A gorgeous terrace is the perfect place for a cup of coffee. There is also a huge indoor pool.
ISCHGL. Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great value. Located directly next to the ski slopes of Ischgl, the 5-star superior Schlosshotel Ischgl 5-Sterne Superior offers elegant and spacious rooms, free WiFi, a private ski shop with ski hire, free private parking, an extensive spa area and various à la carte restaurants. The rooms are equipped with timeless and elegant furniture designed by the Italian design label Minotti. All rooms come with a balcony, phone, radio, flat-screen TV with 125 channels, minibar, safe and a Nespresso machine. The Schlossherrnstube Restaurant was awarded 18 points / 4 toques by the Gault Millau gourmet guide. Traditional Austrian cuisine and the finest pizza is served in the Weinstube which was awarded 12 points and 1 toque. Half-board guests can enjoy a 5-course dinner in the hotel's Kristallsaal. Access to the state-of-the-art SCHLOSS SPA is free-of-charge for guests. Guests can benefit from an indoor pool, Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, aroma steam bath, infrared chairs, water beds, a horizontal shower, tea bar and a fitness studio. The Schlosslounge serves extraordinary drinks as well as exquisite types of champagne. The champagne club is famous for its relaxed atmosphere and some of Europe's best DJs.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Austria. It also has great affordability!
LECH AM ARLBERG.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. The Hotel Stäfeli enjoys a quiet location in Alpine surroundings, 3 km from the centre of Lech and right next to a ski lift. It offers elegantly furnished rooms, a spa area and an à-la-carte restaurant serving regional specialities. All rooms are individually styled and come with a private bathroom equipped with bathrobes and slippers. You can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. In summer, you can relax on the sunbathing terrace or in the garden. All year round you have access to the spa area featuring a Finnish sauna, an infra-red sauna, a sanarium and a steam bath. A playroom for kids, a lounge bar, a library and a winter garden with mountain views are available as well. Ski equipment can be stored in a separate room on site, which is equipped with a ski boot dryer and a glove dryer. Sledges can be borrowed free of charge at the Stäfeli hotel. A free ski bus to all lifts of the Arlberg Ski Area is available.Show full description
SANKT ANTON AM ARLBERG.Charming. Superb interior design. Comfortable beds. The modern Vaya Sankt Anton was built in 2016 and enjoys a privileged location in Sankt Anton, only 400 metres from the Nassereinbahn ski lift. It features a spa area with a sauna and an infrared cabin, and a lobby with an open fireplace. All apartments are south-facing with stunning views of Sankt Anton and the mountains and feature a TV, a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy breakfast, which can be served to the apartment at a surcharge, or fresh bread delivery every morning at a surcharge. The lounge is furnished in the style of a traditional mountain cabin and guests can relax with a drink next to the open fireplace. Various restaurants in the centre of Sankt Anton can be reached within easy walking distance. From the beginning of June to the beginning of October, the St. Anton Summer Card is included in the price. With this card you enjoy many benefits and discounts.Show full description
This is the most well designed luxury hotel in Austria.
ZELL AM SEE.Charming. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. The historic Schloss Prielau (Prielau Castle) is located on the northern shore of Lake Zell, surrounded by a park and only 200 metres away from the lake. First mentioned in 1425, Prielau Castle was turned into a luxury hotel in the late 1980s. Behind the castle there are ponds for fish farming and a pen for raising deer. The spire of a beautiful baroque chapel rises above the towers of the castle at a discreet distance. In addition to 2 gourmet restaurants, Hotel Schloss Prielau lets you enjoy a spa area with sauna, steam bath and massages in the castle’s “bath house”. There is a private beach on the lake, complete with wooden pier, beach house and comfortable deck chairs. The ski areas of the Europa Sports Region can be reached in only a few minutes.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CHARMING AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Austria. It also has SUPER COMFORTABLE BEDS.
SALZBURG. Luxury Hotel.Cosy rooms. Great location. Opened in 1866, the privately owned Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a grand, historic hotel which combines timeless elegance and tradition with highest standard of service. It is centrally located on the banks of the Salzach River with magnificent and unique views of the historic old town and Hohensalzburg Fortress. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. All rooms and suites are furnished in an individual fashion and offer state-of-the-art facilities. Furnishings include original paintings and silk wallpapers. All rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and bathrobes. The restaurant Zirbelzimmer, whose wooden panelling and elaborately carved ceilings are unique in Salzburg, is a popular meeting place for gourmets. Restaurant Roter Salon is located on the footpath along the Salzach River and offers beautiful views of the old town and restaurant Salzachgrill serves barbecue specialties. The famous Café Sacher Salzburg serves the original Sacher cake in a typical Austrian coffee house ambience with an elegant touch. Sacher Bar serves a wide range of drinks accompanied by live piano music.Show full description
An excellent, luxurious hotel that feels grand yet quaint and cozy. The restaurant has great river views and is a perfect spot for drinks and soaking up the sun!
ISCHGL. Luxury Hotel. The award-winning 5-star-superior Trofana Royal in Ischgl has a large wellness area, its own park and wine cellar, and a Michelin star and 3 Gault Maillau toques for its gourmet cuisine. Free garage parking and free WiFi are available. Named the world's best ski hotel by the SSI (Skiresort Service International), Trofana Royal 5-Sterne Superior Resort is only 100 metres from the Silvretta Cable Car. The spacious rooms and suites are furnished in traditional Austrian style and have their own balcony.Show full description
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