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Unique Hotels in Austrian Alps

Boutique hotel. Great views. Framed by the beautiful panorama of the Lienz Dolomites, Parkhotel Tristachersee offers a romantic and exceptionally quiet location on a scenic lake in the forests, 4 km south of Lienz. Enjoy a wide range of regional and international dishes in the restaurants with their cosy Tyrolean ambience and on the large lakeside terrace. In addition to a beautiful indoor pool, Parkhotel Tristachersee also features indoor and outdoor Kneipp facilities, as well as a sauna and a steam bath with direct access into the lake. The speciality of the house is fresh fish from the hotel’s own ponds. The half-board rate includes a 6-course menu on Sundays. Lake Tristach is a swimming lake with a first-rate water quality, which can reach temperature of up to 25° in summertime. In every season the extensive hiking trails around the lake are ideal for relaxing walks. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Creative. 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

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Rooftop pool. With panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountain, this 5-star superior hotel in Ellmau is right next to the ski slopes and the Hartkaiser Cable Car. The Kaiserhof offers two individual SPA areas, as well as 5 award-winning restaurants. The 4 Lilien Relax GUIDE 2023 Kaiserhof’s modern, award-winning spa area features SPA area on 4 floors, a sauna, a steam bath, unlimited Mountain pool - rooftop, and unique Panoramic views high above Ellmau. Awarded 2 toques in the Gault Millau guide in 2023, the restaurants serve Austrian and international gourmet cuisine. Owner Günter Lampert was named Austria’s Chef of the Year in 2011. In fine weather, meals are also served on the panoramic terrace which overlooks the surrounding mountains. Beauty treatments, Ayurveda treatments, and a range of massages are offered as well. During summer, guests can enjoy the on-site natural swimming pond. The spacious 52 new and renovated rooms and suites, including oversized panoramic windows, fine wooden floors, exclusive furnishings, spacious bathrooms, extensive balconies and terraces Bathrobes, slippers and high-quality toiletries are provided in the elegant bathrooms. The Kaiserhof sells ski passes on site and provides a ski storage room. The centre of Ellmau is 2 km away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Highly elegant. Popular among couples. The Hotel Klosterbräu, a former 16th-century monastery, is a luxurious 5-star hotel in the centre of Seefeld. It features a large spa area with an indoor pool and a large outdoor pool. Incorporating thick walls and vaulted ceilings, all rooms are designed with a seating area and a minibar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The award-winning 3,500 m² spa area includes various saunas, steam baths, and relaxation areas, as well as 2 private spas. Guests can relax in front of the open fireplace by the indoor pool. Every morning, a large breakfast buffet is offered. Half-board includes a 6-course-dinner. For a special aperitif or wine tasting, the Klosterbräu features a 500-year-old wine cellar. Drinks are available in the traditional Austrian beer hall. The bathrooms are well-equipped with luxurious amenities. In the Bräukeller Grill & Veggie, steaks & Tyrolean tapas as well as a large vegetarian selection leave nothing to be desired. In our own vegetarian farm and petting zoo "Sigi's Sauhaufen", more than 10 (mini) animal families can be petted and fed. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Romantic. Great views. Alpin Residenz Dachsteinperle is located in Ramsau am Dachstein and offers panoramic views of the Dachstein Mountain and the Hohe Tauern Mountain Range. Guests can relax on a sun terrace or in the garden featuring a playground. Cross-country skiing trails start right on site and a ski storage room is at guests’ disposal. The provided rooms all come offer a flat-screen satellite TV, a sofa, a balcony, and a bathroom with a shower or a bathtub and a hairdryer. Popular activities in the surrounding area include hiking, via ferrata, cycling, and skiing. The property also offers free private parking. From late May to end of October, the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses, and free admission to the public outdoor pool in Schladming. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Trendy. Popular among couples. Schloss Matzen is a carefully renovated, 1000-year-old castle overlooking the Inn River. It offers a spa area in a historic tower, free WiFi, and free private parking. The spa area stretches over several levels in a castle tower dating from 1150. It features a sauna, a Turkish steam bath, a modern fitness room, a relaxation room, and a wellness lounge. All rooms at the Schloss Matzen are individually furnished and feature satellite TV, a work desk, a safe, a bathroom and a hairdryer. The hotel also features a restaurant serving Austrian and international cuisine. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Creative. Great value. Popular among couples. The Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus enjoys an absolutely quiet and sunny position on the famous Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade in Bad Gastein. Guests receive 25% discount on the green fee of the golf club Gastein. Built in 1897 and once a residence of Sigmund Freud, the villa is today a meeting place of artists, actors, authors and guests from all over the world. Its beautiful location and wonderful view of Bad Gastein and the Hohe Tauern mountains carries you off to another world and another time. The Villa Excelsior enchants with original furnishings and the flair of a past era. The excellent food, friendly staff and romantic ambience will make a stay at the Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus an unforgettable experience. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Hip. Nice surroundings. 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. The spire of a beautiful baroque chapel rises above the towers of the castle at a discreet distance. Behind the castle there are ponds for fish farming and a pen for raising deer. 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

Apartment. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Boasting mountain views, Residence Alba Montis offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, 1.2 km from the valley station of the ski lifts of the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area. The apartment is located on the ground floor and has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. Thermal Römerbad is 1.5 km from the apartment. The accommodation also has 1 bathroom with a shower. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, golfing, hiking and swimming is possible in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Klagenfurt Airport, 52 km from Residence Alba Montis. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Surrounded by the scenic Tyrolean mountains, this traditional 5-star hotel is located in Neustift in the Stubai Valley. Relais & Châteaux SPA-Hotel Jagdhof offers views of the Stubai Glacier, a large spa area, and an award-winning gourmet restaurant. The spa area stretches over more than 3,000 m² and features 20 different facilities, including spa baths, relaxation areas, saunas, as well as a spa chalet and a private spa suite. It also provides award-winning holistic beauty treatments. Awarded 4 toques by the Gault Millau restaurant guide, the Jagdhof gourmet restaurant Hubertus Stube offers Austrian and international cuisine, game dishes from its own hunting grounds, and a wide selection of fine Austrian and international wines from the large in-house wine cellar. A free cake buffet can be enjoyed in the afternoons. All rooms and suites are furnished in Tyrolean style with local antiques and feature a balcony. WiFi access is free of charge in the entire hotel. Professional child care is available throughout the year. Between 8. Mai 2023 and 28. Oktober 2023 , room rates include the Stubai Super Summer Card, which comprises free local public transport to and from Innsbruck, as well as free access to public swimming pools, cable cars and a summer toboggan run. Show full description

Apartment. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Gästehaus Geir has river views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Obernberg am Brenner. Each unit features a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. The apartment offers a barbecue. A microwave, a fridge and oven are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. After a day of hiking, skiing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Innsbruck is 39 km from Gästehaus Geir, while Vipiteno is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, 41 km from the accommodation. From 1 January 2020 guests booking this accommodation receive a winter guest card which offers free benefits such as ski bus, public transport to Innsbruck, rental of ski equipment, etc. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great bar. The 5-star Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof offers panoramic views of Kitzbühel and the surrounding mountains. It features an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, and three different restaurants. One of them is the award-winning gourmet restaurant Tennerhof. Free private parking is available. The Tennerhof is a historic estate dating from 1679. Surrounded by a large and peaceful garden, it features an elegant spa area with a hot tub, a Finnish sauna, and a steam bath. All rooms at the Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof are individually decorated with family-owned furniture and antiques. They feature cable TV, a seating area and a bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer. The centre of Kitzbühel is 1 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Superb interior design. Hotel kontor features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Hall in Tirol. The property is around 10 km from Imperial Palace Innsbruck, 11 km from Innsbruck Central Station and 11 km from Golden Roof. The property is allergy-free and is set 10 km from Ambras Castle. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Guests at Hotel kontor will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hall in Tirol, like cycling. State Museum of Tyrol - Ferdinandeum is 11 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, 14 km from Hotel kontor. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great location. Awarded with the Austria Quality Seal for excellent quality of service in the hospitality industry, this family-run wellness hotel ensures you and your family a memorable stay. Friendly staff and a pleasant ambience, combined with unique leisure facilities, await you at Hotel Edelweiss. Located in a sunny valley near the ski resort Großarl, the hotel features one of the biggest indoor pools in the region. Relax in the extensive wellness area or treat yourself to breakfast in the room. Children can have fun on the playground or play a round of table tennis while parents enjoy afternoon tea on the terrace. Treat yourself, after an exciting day exploring the area by bike, to a professional massage or a drink from the bar. The hotel also provides facilities for your meeting or celebration. .  Show full description

Boutique hotel. Cool. Surrounded by the Tennengebirge and the Dachstein massif, the picturesque mountain village of St. Martin am Tennengebirge is located at an altitude of 1000 metres, in the middle of the most beautiful excursion destinations in the SalzburgerLand region. The 3-star Boutique Hotel Alpenhof is a 5-minute walk away, just above this beautiful village, at the end of a dead-end street. It is a traditional, family-friendly, cozy and hospitable small-scale hotel. A luxurious, quirky, intimate atmosphere and a personal style characterize Boutique Hotel Alpenhof. We have 14 guest rooms in 3 luxury types, spread over 2 floors. A cozy parlor with a traditional bar where you can enjoy a nice glass of wine. With a Wellness, gym and play cave, we are a home for everyone. While you can take wonderful walks in the summer (200 km of hiking trails) in the beautiful nature, or explore by mountain bike, e-bike or on horseback, the central location of St. Martin also offers the best conditions for your skiing. - or snow-sure cross-country skiing holiday. Within a few minutes by car or with the free ski bus you can reach three of the largest ski areas; Dachstein West, Ski Amadé with famous places such as Flachau, Schladming, Zauchensee and at a higher altitude Obertauern. A total of more than 2000 kilometers of ski slopes in the immediate vicinity. We are looking forward to welcome you! .  Show full description

Boutique hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Set tn a quiet location in the small town of Sankt Michael in the Lungau region, the 4-star Wellnesshotel Eggerwirt offers a 12,000 m² spa and pool area, free WiFi, and fine Austrian cuisine. The Großeck/Speiereck Ski Area is only 800 metres away. Spa facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a solar-heated swimming pond, a salt-water floating pool, a steam bath, and various saunas and relaxation rooms. Massages and beauty treatments are also available, and there is a modern fitness centre with Technogym equipment. Activities such as yoga and aerobics are also offered. The Eggerwirt’s rooms are furnished in an elegant Alpine style and feature flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, a minibar, and mountain views. Full-board includes a varied breakfast buffet with many healthy and regional specialties, afternoon snacks, and a 4-course dinner. Non-alcoholic drinks and mountain spring water from the hotel’s own source are available free of charge throughout the day. A playground, an indoor playroom, a special sauna and steam bath, and special meals are offered for children. Various activities for children, including horse riding, are available, and child care is provided on weekdays (also on weekends during school holidays). Free underground parking is available on site. Guests can rent hiking sticks and rucksacks. St. Michael Golf Course is 2 km away and offers a 25% green fee discount to guests. The Katschberg/Aineck Ski Area is 3 km away, and it is 15 km to the Fanningberg Ski Area and 25 km to the Obertauern Ski Area. A free ski bus is available, and ski passes can be bought at the reception. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Great bar. 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. Barth, Maria Galland, Environ and Alpienne are available. Available leisure options include romantic horse-drawn carriage rides, toboggan evenings, curling, guided cross-country ski tours, biathlon and much more. 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. 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. 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

Apartment. Great value. Appartement Winteraugut, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Werfen, 12 km from Eisriesenwelt Werfen, 47 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress, as well as 48 km from Kapuzinerberg & Capuchin Monastery. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Mozarteum is 49 km away and Salzburg Cathedral is 49 km from the apartment. The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Werfen, like hiking. A children's playground is also available at Appartement Winteraugut, while guests can also relax in the garden. Mozart's Birthplace is 48 km from the accommodation, while Getreidegasse is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 51 km from Appartement Winteraugut. Show full description

Right next to the ski runs in Hochsölden, this adult-only 4-star superior hotel in the Ötztal Alps includes the Skybar 2.100 offering panoramic views, a restaurant with a show cooking area, a wine store, wine cellar, cigar lounge, underground parking, a wellness area with diverse saunas and an infinity outdoor pool with a hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the building. Fitness room with cardio and multifunctional equipment.. Hotel Schöne Aussicht’s restaurant serves traditional Tyrolean dishes, international cuisine, and a wide selection of fine wines. Furnished in an elegant Alpine style, the spacious rooms include a seating area, a TV with cable, and a bathroom. Free parking is available on site. A garage can be used at an additional cost. Show full description

Apartment. Great bar. Boasting a garden, jordan´s Lodge126 is set in Längenfeld in the Tyrol region, 40 km from Golfpark Mieminger Plateau. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 23 km from Area 47. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels. Each unit is fitted with a terrace offering mountain views, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, 64 km from the apartment. Show full description