Best Luxury Hotels In Austria

Family-run for five generations, this Alpine lodge welcomes families, couples and solo travellers alike. The 34 cosy rooms vary from singles through to large premium suites. There’s plenty to keep you busy with a programme of optional year-round activities and a games room for the kids to burn off some energy. The Zillergrung national park is close by, providing plentiful hiking, biking and skiing opportunities. Indulge in some ‘me’ time at the Natural Alpine Spa including an Ahornach spring pool with waterfall, a glacier water adventure trail, herb steam bath, Finnish sauna, pool bottom bubbles, and whirlpool. The culinary offer is equally appealing with local dishes created using ingredients sourced on the hotel’s own farm, or from those nearby.

Often described as the best thermal spa in the Alps, this is the place for water lovers. Enjoy magical winter swims as the steam rises from the unusual bowl-shaped outdoor pools (there are a total of twelve indoor and outdoor pools to choose from). Sweat away your cares in one of the seven saunas and enjoy tasty cuisine in the four restaurants and bars and take in the epic mountain vistas of the Ötztal valley. Visitors can stay for the day by buying a spa pass or book a room in the adjoining hotel. The site is instantly recognisable with it’s futuristic, quirky architectural design, while the interior design is chic. Facilities are state of the art and it’s easy to see why this hotel won the World Spa Award for the World’s Best Mineral & Hot Springs Spa in 2018.

This design hotel offers a modern experience of Bad Gastein; digital nomads are catered for in a co-working space, and there’s an 18-seat cinema, a farm-to-table restaurant and an art gallery for exclusive exhibitions. The Comodo accommodates 70 bedrooms decorated in a minimal urban chic style, complementing the midcentury meets Scandi vibe in the public spaces. Plus it has all the amenities you’d expect from a good hotel in this town; indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre, a ski store room, a bar, a library and a spa with saunas and treatment rooms.

This Grande Dame dates back to 1889, perched in a convenient location just minutes’ walk from the ski lift and the Felsentherme thermal spa. There’s an onsite wellness centre of its own too, with an indoor pool. Hotel Salzburger Hof Bad Gastein also has a games room, a library and two bars (Bellini and Ritz) with live music for leisure, a vaulted wine cellar and six restaurants for onsite dining. The decor blends a rustic style with grander features such as wrought iron balconies and crystal chandeliers. Guest rooms range from small doubles to twins sleeping four.

The Hirt family have been at the helm of this boutique property for four generations – since its launch in the 19th century. As such, it receives a personal approach, with thoughtful touches like the aroma of pine oil through bedrooms and a curated art collection. SkyRelax & Fitness is on the third floor, with wonderful rooftop views of the Rhine Valley and mountains. It incorporates Holzmanufaktur NOHrD exercise equipment, a vitamin bar and library, and workouts and e-bike hire in the main building. hirschIV is the in-house fine dining venue with indoor and outdoor spaces. Here you can begin the day with an INTRO breakfast, geared to your own preferences.

The Radisson Hotel Graz, the first upscale Radisson in Austria, has opened. Located by the central train station, the newly built hotel features 232 rooms with Scandinavian-inspired design and introduces the Balaustine restaurant concept to Graz.

The hotel’s 232 rooms are the largest in the city, designed in Radisson’s signature style with natural materials and muted tones for a calming space. Rooms offer multiple USB ports, streaming-capable TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Options include quiet courtyard-facing rooms and spacious Premium Rooms with espresso machines and views of Europaplatz square.

Radisson Hotel Graz features the Balaustine restaurant under a glass roof in the inner courtyard, offering a casual-fine dining experience inspired by the Barbary coast and the Levant. The menu combines fresh flavours and bold textures. The adjacent bar provides a co-working space, lounge seating, and a selection of cocktails and wines from Styria and beyond, all within a Scandinavian-inspired design.

The Augarten is an Art lover’s paradise, a place for the cultured and erudite. The Augarten’s large suites and rooms are sophisticated and chic as they are adorned with bespoke artworks. Guests can relax and rewind in the hotel’s modern pool and Finnish sauna or work out in the hotel’s gym. The  Hotel’s breakfast restaurant provides guests with a fresh and healthy start to the morning as dishes are made using only the finest local produce. Although the hotel does not have a restaurant for evening meals, it is close to some of Graz’s best restaurants therefore guests are encouraged to get out and experience all that Graz has to offer.

This chalet mansion has a picture postcard, gingerbread house appeal. Wood panelling continues inside, for a contemporary Alpine look. Kids can let off some steam in the onsite playground, and there’s a play corner in the cosy restaurant so adults can linger over set menus of Tyrolean cuisine. Each room at Der Malzl comes with a spa bag containing bathrobes and slippers, so you can saunter down to the sauna, steam bath and hot tub (all offering sublime mountain views). A shuttle bus runs from right outside the pension, to the Patscherkofel Ski Area in Igls.

Situated in the Europark Business Center within Salzburg’s iconic “Helix” landmark, the hotel offers 120 modern guestrooms & suites designed for both business & leisure travellers. Its interiors feature bold colours & striking art pieces, creating a bright & inviting atmosphere. The Passenger Terrace hosts regular after-work events & weekend brunches, fostering a lively social scene, while the restaurant showcases seasonal, locally sourced menus that change weekly. Enjoy the White Cube Terrace, an outdoor setting ideal for gatherings and also enjoy exclusive access to MAIKAI HELIX, a 1,000 sqm wellness space featuring AI-driven EGYM machines & sauna facilities. With its dynamic social spaces, high-tech wellness offerings & a peaceful location near the Salzach River, The Passenger delivers a boutique experience that blends modern comfort with Salzburg’s creative spirit.

Centrally located (a 15-minute walk from the railway station and a ten-minute drive to the airport), this traditional and cosy 50-bedroom hotel provides guests with an authentic taste of the Tyrol. It’s family-run, offering single and quadruple rooms, as well as self-catering one-bedroom and family suites. The top floor accommodates a relaxation area with a sauna, steam bath and infrared loungers, where you can soak in the panoramic views. The dining room serves Austrian cuisine and hosts regular casino nights, on which you can buy chips and have a flutter with after-dinner drinks.

Stay in a sleek hotel in the Innenstadt district of the Old Town, an easy walk from all the main attractions; constructed from glass and metal the modern build offers a very different experience to the classic Tyrolean style. Accessible bedrooms and suites with terraces are available, all have minibars and PC hookups. An American buffet breakfast is provided each morning in the restaurant or in your room, and there’s a rooftop bar to watch the sunset drink in hand. Guests can make use of the onsite health club and jacuzzi, or take advantage of the hiking opportunities on the doorstep.

For a warm, friendly alpine welcome we think you can’t get better than this stylish hotel – with private gardens, a wellness area, an onsite bakery, restaurants and a tempting café selling the best baked goods in town! Accommodation is within two shingle-clad chalet-style buildings which blend beautifully into the mountain setting. Many of the generously-sized guest rooms have balconies. The Hotel Gotthard is also where you can have your cake and eat it too – since the family-owners are master bakers and the property’s onsite bakery not only supplies the Gotthard’s restaurants and cake shop, but also some of the top restaurants and stores in the area.

This family home was repurposed as a small hotel in 1929 (the building itself dates back to 1451) and is still family-run. It’s close to the Arlberg ski area – guests can ski in and out directly from the building – and centrally placed in Lech. But with two restaurants, an in-house cinema, a smoking lounge with a pool table, a spa and an indoor pool there’s little need to stray far. Both the interior style and cuisine fits with modern Alpine living. There’s also a ski boot room with a boot dryer, and for families, the children’s club, playroom and puppet theatre are very welcome additions.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this nine-suite retreat offers romantic seclusion, nearly a mile and a half from the centre of Lech. Crafted from Tyrolean wood, stone and copper, Severins has a cosy feel, yet with state of the art technology. A carefully curated collection of artworks, heated ski lockers and La Biosthetique bath products add to the sense of finery here. Organic, local produce forms the base of the regional modern dishes created in the restaurant, paired with wines from a cellar housing around 3000 bottles. And a large spa includes a long indoor pool with a counter-current function, a waterfall, and a jacuzzi tub.

With just 18 rooms, a stay at this multi-award-winning hotel is an intimate experience. If you’re planning a private gathering, Aurelio also has a chalet, complete with butler service, a private chef, wellness area, two sun terraces, two suites, six double rooms, a living room with an open fireplace and a library. All guests can indulge in Aurelio’s ‘Natural Art Cuisine’, combining traditional and international styles and amply accommodating special diets. At the base of the hotel is an immersive thermal suite featuring a herbal and floral bath, as well as a pool and fitness suite. Specialising in memorable experiences, the hotel can arrange Bentley or heli transfers, alpaca walks and horse-drawn carriage rides.