Best Luxury Hotels in Austria

This is one of few ski in ski out properties in St Anton. Mooser is perched at the foot of the mountain, close to the Galzig cable car. But it isn’t only the location that sets this hotel apart, a highlight is the outdoor heated infinity pool that was built into the rock of the gorge. As such, the views are dreamy. So too are the vistas from the top-floor restaurant and bar. Huge windows provide a prime outlook, in decorative surroundings crafted in part, from reclaimed wood. Mooser’s interior design is artistic and contemporary, not least as it was only built in 2011. And it’s fully soundproofed providing a cocoon-like experience once inside. There’s also a spa incorporating an infrared sauna, dry heat sauna, rock sauna and steam room.

Hotel Hanswirt is a four-star superior, family-run hotel steeped in history. Operating since 1357, Hanswirt is where tradition meets modernity. Its timeless elegance and classic charm offer its guests the opportunity to stay in beautifully curated rooms, stroll through the Mediterranean gardens, and relax in its 6,500 sqm wellness park. The award-winning restaurant, which uses ingredients from its organic farm, serves guests the classic and delicious flavours of South Tyrol. Hike impressive natural scenery, explore fascinating culture, and experience South Tyrol in luxury at Hotel Hanswirt.

Housed in a classic chalet-style building, the five-star Hotel Tannenhof has a regal feel inside (quite possibly due to many pops of the traditionally royal colours purple and red throughout its textiles). Its spa was completely redesigned five years ago, it has stunning mountain views, luxury holistic treatments, indoor and outdoor pools – the former with a counter-current system and the latter with a natural hot spring – 16 treatment cabins and an aroma steam bath. Guests can enjoy Alpine haute cuisine, suites with private balconies and a Maserati chauffeur-driven private car service.

Irresistibly Viennese and very grand, this hotel has hosted everyone from the Queen to Mahatma Gandhi. The rooms have been designed by a French interior designer, preserving the historic features but giving a light and elegant finish. There’s a lovely, sunny terrace on the top floor, overlooking the city, an impeccable concierge service and elegant private rooms for dining and entertaining. There are two restaurants, the famous Blue Bar and a typically Viennese coffee room where you can enjoy the original sacher torte, a hotel speciality.

Surrounded by the breathtaking peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park, DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort offers 130 rooms and suites that combine contemporary alpine design with the warmth of family-run hospitality. Owned and operated by the Hettegger family for generations, this five-star resort is a serene mountain escape that balances luxury and authenticity.

Dining spans from gourmet tasting menus at Petrus Fine Dining to traditional Austrian cuisine at Sirloin Grill & Dine, while Das Edelweiss Mountain Cuisine celebrates local produce and innovation. The extensive Mountain Spa stretches across five floors, featuring adults-only zones, family spa areas, panoramic saunas, a rooftop infinity pool, and water slides for children.

Guests can also enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga classes, and direct access to the Grossarl-Dorfgastein ski area. A perfect blend of nature, wellness, and refined alpine living, this resort embodies the best of Austrian mountain hospitality.

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.

Mandarin Oriental, Vienna marks the Group’s debut in Austria, bringing its world-renowned service and refined aesthetic to the city’s prestigious First District. The hotel features 138 rooms and suites, set within a heritage-listed Art Nouveau building originally designed by Alfred Keller in 1908. The interiors blend historical grandeur with contemporary sophistication, creating a sense of timeless luxury.

Guests can dine in elegant restaurants and bars celebrating Vienna’s culinary artistry, or unwind in The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, offering holistic treatments inspired by both Eastern and European traditions. The property also houses a state-of-the-art fitness centre, tranquil wellness spaces, and meeting venues that combine classic Viennese architecture with modern comfort. Situated on Riemergasse, moments from St Stephen’s Cathedral and Vienna State Opera, this new landmark offers a serene urban retreat infused with the city’s rich cultural legacy.

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.

Rosewood Vienna is an exquisitely designed hotel set across four interconnected 19th-century buildings on Petersplatz, in the heart of Vienna’s gilded Old Town, where Mozart once lived. The bespoke interiors thoughtfully pay homage to the design heritage of the city. The top floor Neue Hoheit Restaurant, and THE1835 rooftop bar offer panoramic views across the city’s domes and spires.

This elegant hotel is set right on the bank of the Salzach River and originally opened its doors in 1866. The public areas are filled with impressive antiques, while the guestrooms located on the upper floors feature stunning views of the Old Town. There is a large sauna and steam room for guests to unwind in, while the gym is fully loaded and features modern exercise equipment. Indulging in a cocktail or two on the river terrace is an experience that guests will not want to miss, while the onsite Zirbelzimmer is the perfect place to sample traditional Austrian cuisine such as baked pike perch and roast guinea fowl.

The Bristol opened in 1892 and is now a Luxury Collection hotel. US Presidents, crowned heads and eminent musicians have all stayed here. Located next to the Opera, the hotel is famous for its personalised concierge service. Some of the suites have art deco styling, and one is situated in a tower, with its own terrace. The Prince of Wales suite offers a library, sauna, living room and study. There’s a contemporary fine dining restaurant, as well as the Bristol Lounge and a winter garden restaurant.

Ski right to the door of Hotel Liebe Sonne. The brand is well set up for slope-seekers, with its own ski school, ski tours provided by the in-house guide and an equipment rental store. It’s also very pet and family-friendly; amenities include a children’s playroom, table tennis and air hockey. The hotel’s wellness centre and pool (with waterfalls and massage jets) encompass both the fourth and fifth floors of the building, with the Bel Etage Spa offering therapies and beauty treatments. An outdoor sunbathing lawn and the large terrace are perfect for summer days. Organic multi-course menus are served in the on-site gourmet restaurant.