We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Austrian Alps, 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 December 2023.
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
Trendy. Great location. 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. The nightclub is an exclusive club known for its high density of celebrities. 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
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. 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
Hip. Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. 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
This might be one of the coolest boutique hotels in Austrian Alps. It also has a great location.
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
Based on my research this is the most unique and authentic luxury hotel in Austrian Alps. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Boutique hotel.Great location. Popular among couples. 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
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 popular among couples travelling to Austrian Alps.
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
Stylish. Great value. Cosy rooms. 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
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
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Austrian Alps. It also has great affordability.
Lovely 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
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms. 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
This might be one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Austrian Alps.
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
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 the most CHARMING luxury hotel in Austrian Alps. It also has SUPER COMFORTABLE BEDS.
Apartment hotel.Great views. Great interior design. Opened in December 2017, Mountain Spa Residences is situated a 20-minute walk from the centre of Sankt Anton am Arlberg in the quiet hamlet of Nasserein, 800 metres from Nassereinbahn ski lift, offering 600 m² spa facilities with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, steam and wellness zones. All apartments have large open-plan living space with dining tables, single sofa beds, and large windows. Some feature views of the mountains or the valley below. The bathrooms have baths or showers. All apartments have fully fitted kitchens equipped with dishwasher and coffee machine. During the winter season, a free hotel shuttle from and to Nassereinbahn ski lift is available, which goes in the morning and late afternoon. The aparthotel has free on-site covered parking and WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and cycling. Galzig is 5.7 km from Mountain Spa Residences. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, 95 km from Mountain Spa Residences.Show full description
Apartment hotel.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
I rate this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartment hotels in Austrian Alps.
Luxury Hotel.Unique. A former post house, run by the same family since 1937, the Hotel Gasthof Post features antique furniture, hand-painted woodwork and charming tiled stoves. A large, impressive farmhouse with thick walls has become a small luxury hotel, while its original charm has remained. The rooms in the Post are all individual and each has its own history. The Post-Café serves lunch, afternoon coffee and the famous home-made strudels. In the Zirbel lounge you can enjoy a tasty dinner. The bar is a popular meeting place from après ski to midnight.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. This exclusive 5-star hotel in the centre of St. Anton offers a spa area, an award-winning gourmet restaurant, and free underground parking. The Galzigbahn Cable Car can be reached in a 5-minute walk and with a free shuttle service. Combining a traditional Tyrolean style with modern elements, the spacious rooms at Raffl’s St. Antoner Hof offer an open fireplace, satellite TV, CD and DVD players, a minibar, and a laptop safe. Bathrooms include a double washbasin, bathrobes and slippers. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. The St. Antoner Hof’s spa facilities include an indoor pool, a Finnish sauna, a Turkish steam bath, a hot tub, and a fitness room with Technogym equipment. Massages and beauty treatments are available. Awarded 15 points by Gault Millau, the Raffl Stube restaurant serves Austrian and international gourmet cuisine. Half-board includes a varied breakfast buffet, a traditional Tyrolean snack in the afternoon, and a dinner with several courses. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, as well as other dietary options, are available. The bar includes a fireplace lounge and hosts live music on several nights a week. Guests can buy ski passes and rent notebooks and DVDs at the 24-hour reception. Babysitting and child care are available on request.Show full description
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Located in Reith bei Kitzbühel, less than a 7 minutes drive from Kitzbühel, free private shuttle service to the ski slopes is included in all rooms. Kitzbühel Lodges offers a personalized service at all luxury alpine style chalets where free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. There is a private lounge with a library, fireplace and a bar, as well as a large terrace with views on the surrounding mountains. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV including Netflix and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bath and bidet. The units come with spacious living room with an open fireplace. Guests at the lodge can enjoy a private breakfast service in the room. The spa and wellness center offers a natural stone pool, fitness studio, a spa and wellness area. The Kitzbühel Lodge has a home cinema, art exhibitions and a varied entertainment program with readings, tastings and dance music. A ski pass sales point and ski storage space can be found at the property, along with a shared lounge. Guest are welcome to the gourmet restaurant, wine cellar and cigar lounge. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 75 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Very stylish. Lovely interior design. This environmentally certified and newly built energy-saving boutique hotel in the centre of Zell am Ziller is made of pine, spruce and oak wood. The Posthotel features a heated outdoor pool with indoor access, and the HeLeni Gourmet Restaurant awaits guests with regional and organic cuisine every day. Pastel colours and natural wood provide for a relaxing ambiance in every room at Das Posthotel Design & Tirol. Combining modern furniture with a traditional style, each room has a balcony and a stylish bathroom featuring toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Freshly baked bread, Guggelhupf cake, and a Slayer Espresso coffee machine for the best coffee specialties (own coffee roast) are available every morning. After a day out in the mountains, you can relax in the lounge bar or in the hotel lobby with open fireplace enjoying a drink or a coffee. You can also visit the 6 different saunas, have a massage or do a workout in the fitness room. A bicycle and golf equipment rental is on site and a sunbathing lawn is available in the garden during summertime. Ski equipment and bicycles can be stored in a separate room featuring a ski boot dryer. An underground garage is available at an additional cost. The ski bus stops at the Posthotel Design & Tirol and gets you to the Zillertal Arena Ski Area within 4 minutes. The Mayrhofen Ski Area is 8 km away. Use of the Zillertalbahn train line is included in the ski pass, which is available on site. Within a 5-minute walk you can reach indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a public pool and a beach volley court.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful and stylish luxury hotels in Austrian Alps.
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