Best Luxury Hotels in Austria

This romantic wellness hotel in the Olympic region of Seefeld is a haven for active couples and families alike (that includes your dogs  – the host family has five of their own and extends the five-star treatment to four-legged visitors). There’s plenty of adventure to be had with activities including outdoor moonlit swims, tobogganing, igloo building, curling and snowshoe hiking. The hotel’s ethos is to cater to the needs of each individual with warm hospitality and fantastic food. If you’d like to escape the outside world with a loved one, pay a visit to the private spa for couples treatments, or enjoy the saunas and relaxation areas of the main spa. While the hotel’s exterior and some of the suites are traditional in style (this was once a 16th-century monastery), the theme of the interior design in its 90 rooms is contemporary and comfortable.

Daniel Craig stayed here while filing Spectre – quite possibly in the huge three-bedroom James Bond Suite. Guests can also sleep in a Wellness Suite that includes a balcony, a freestanding bathtub and water bed in the bedroom, a private sauna, a separate living area with a couch, rocking chair and wall bars. This hotel’s philosophy is “active relaxation and enjoyment”. Much of this takes place at its fifth floor Sky Spa, with a pool, saunas, steam baths and a beauty and exercise programme designed to slow the ageing process. The property has its own wine cellar, a cigar lounge and an a la carte restaurant.

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.

A modern take on the classic Alpine chalet, Avenida Mountain Lodges features a stone and timber exterior, with a comfortably furnished elevated terrace for drinks with a view. Guests are accommodated in individually furnished studios or apartments, all of which have a balcony or a terrace and benefit from a free garage parking spot. It’s just 1,500 m from the centre of Saalbach where you can find plenty of apres activity, but there’s also an on-site restaurant, Rosso, as well as a bar, a relaxation area and a sauna with infrared seats.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This four-star family-run boutique hotel is ideal for guests seeking a homely stay. Echoes of nature run through the warm and exquisite interior design in its 70 rooms. Bold textiles, chandeliers, feature patterns and natural wood textures fuse rustic and refined elements to create a unique and cosy environment. Organic and sustainably sourced menus can be enjoyed at the hotel’s restaurant, Heleni, while the outdoor pool, sensuous spa and quaint garden alcoves provide plenty of opportunity for relaxation. It has the added benefit of being an environmentally certified, energy-saving establishment.

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.