Best Luxury Hotels in Austria

Known for its majestic mountains, magical forests and picturesque old towns Austria draws in visitors who love the great outdoors. Look beyond its natural assets and you will find a country steeped with history, culture and an unexpected bustling vibe. Explore our collection of luxury hotels to discover more.

Tyrol, Saint Anton am Arlberg

Raffl’s St. Antoner Hof

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 39 Rooms & Suites Featuring Fireplaces & Balconies With a Blend Of Traditional & Modern Design
Amenities Indoor Pool Sauna Steam Bath Fitness Centre Gourmet Dining Pet Friendly & Complimentary Shuttle Service
More Located in the Heart of St Anton offering easy access to the Arlberg Ski Region

If you’re seeking a super central location with five-star treatment, book Raffl’s St. Antoner Hof. Its 39 rooms and suites are traditional and cosy, with contemporary touches. It feels relaxed, yet the service is unobtrusively attentive. The colourful design pieces found within the hotel are stand-out features and this bohemian theme extends to its restaurant, Raffl’s Eat Art, where the menu is enormously creative, coming from a multi-award winning chef. Additional dining concepts are Seven SKY (sushi served in a baroque style dining room) and Sticky Fingers for Tyrolean comfort food. There’s also a spa with an indoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath and solarium.

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Raffl’s St. Antoner Hof

Tyrol, Sölden

Hotel Liebe Sonne

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 50 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Spa, Wellness Centre, Gym, & Restaurant on-site
More Located 50 Metres from the Giggijoch Gondola, Perfect for Relaxation & Adventure

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.

Tyrol, Sölden

Vaya Sölden

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Modern Alpine-style Rooms & Suites
Amenities Features include Private Saunas, Balconies, an À La Carte Restaurant Serving Local Cuisine, a Wellness Area with Saunas & a Panoramic Terrace
More Centrally Located in Sölden with easy Access to the Gaislachkogel Cable Car & Outdoor Activities

Occupying a prime position in the village centre, close to the ski lifts, Vaya is a relatively recent build, having opened in 2016. Breakfast is always included in your stay in this modern establishment whose exterior resembles a luxury yacht. Natural wood features heavily in the design, inside and out, complemented by muted colours. VAYA’s Bar & Grill offers lunch and dinner, as well as a fine morning buffet. The menu places a focus on Mediterranean inspired cuisine and is carefully considered to include many plant-based dishes. Hot and cold experiences are available in the spa, and the rooftop terrace is a great place to unwind.

Tyrol, Sölden

HOTEL Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life Sölden

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 125 Rooms & Suites including Wellness Suites with Private Spa Facilities & Panoramic View Junior Suites
Amenities 2000sqm Spa with Panoramic Views, Cardio Fitness Area
More Located in the Picturesque Sölden Mountain Landscape

The three-storey Venice-themed spa at Hotel Das Central is quite something. The indoor pool area features a real-life gondola and a replica of St Mark’s Square, while the saunas, steam baths, brine grotto, Kneipp basins, fresh air room, ice grotto and a water-bedded Asian relaxation room will ease away any aches and pains after a day’s skiing. Das Central’s dining offer is also very special. Dishes at the à la carte restaurant Ötztaler Stube are nothing short of artistic wonders. Hearty fondue evenings are held in the wine cellar, if you fancy something more relaxed and you’ll be spoilt for choice for wines to accompany your meal – there are around 30,000 bottles stored here.

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HOTEL Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life Sölden

Tyrol, Sölden

Designhotel Bergland Sölden

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 2 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Comprehensive Wellness Facilities with a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre & High-end Outdoor Pool
More Centrally Located in Slden with a Unique Connection to the James Bond Film Spectre

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.

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Designhotel Bergland Sölden

Tyrol, Kappl

Hotel Zhero

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 79 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining Includes The Saint - Open Grill & Minotti Lounge, 750msq Spa & Wellness Area, 20m Indoor Pool, In-House Ski Shop & Rental Service, Vip Shuttle & Gondola Services, Complimentary Parking And Valet Services

Tyrol, Innsbruck, Innenstadt

The Penz Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 92 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining Includes a Breakfast Restaurant & Panoramic Rooftop Bar
More In the Heart of Innsbruck Steps From Historical Landmarks & Cultural Attractions

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.

Innsbruck, Pradl

Leipziger Hof Innsbruck

Hotel
(4 stars)

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.

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Leipziger Hof Innsbruck

Tyrol, Innsbruck, Lans

Der WALZL

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Rooms & Suites Including Family Rooms & Apartments
Amenities Rooftop Infinity Pool, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Restaurant Bar Lounge, Children's Play Area, Pet Friendly
More Located in Lans Near Innsbruck offering Mountain Views & Proximity to Ski Slopes & Hiking Trails

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.

Salzburg, Bad Gastein

Hotel Salzburger Hof Bad Gastein

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 143 Elegantly Furnished Rooms & Suites
Amenities Two Spa Areas with Pools & Saunas, Fitness Centre, indoor Pool, Multiple Dining Venues including Ritz Restaurant & Bar with Live Entertainment, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Centrally Located in Bad Gastein near Ski Lifts & thermal Spa, offering Panoramic Mountain views in a Historic Setting

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.

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Hotel Salzburger Hof Bad Gastein

Salzburg, Bad Gastein

The Comodo Bad Gastein

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 70 Rooms & Suites Including Deluxe Options With Balconies & Freestanding Bathtubs.
Amenities Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, Wellness Area Featuring Saunas, Indoor Pool With Mountain Views.
More Located In The Alpine Town Of Bad Gastein Offering Stunning Mountain Scenery & Access To Local Attractions.

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.

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The Comodo Bad Gastein




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