Curated luxury hotels in Austria

The Ruhpoldinger Hof offers a spa with pool and a restaurant serving regional cuisine. It is located in the town of Ruhpolding in the Bavarian Alps. Free WiFi is available.

Each room at the 4-star Hotel Ruhpoldinger Hof features cable TV and a modern bathroom. Most of the rooms also have a balcony and a terrace where smoking is possible.

Wellness facilities at the Ruhpoldinger Hof include an indoor pool, a family sauna and a Finnish sauna. A new fitness room, located opposite the hotel, is available to guests free of charge. Massages and spa treatments can be booked for an extra charge and upon prior reservation.

The Ruhpoldinger Hof serves a large breakfast buffet every morning. Bavarian dishes are offered in the evenings. A traditional beer garden is available.

Surrounded by the Ammergau Alps in Upper Bavaria and just 300 metres from the Soier See lake, this hotel offers a large spa, 2 restaurants and country-style rooms with natural wood furniture. Free WiFi is provided.

Bathrobes, slippers and balconies are features of every room at the Parkhotel am Soier See. A baby cot is available for free upon request.

The 1,500 m² spa area at the Parkhotel am Soier See includes an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and much more. Yoga classes are also available, in addition to free activities as part of a weekly activity program. Enjoy massages and cosmetic treatments for a fee.

South African meals are served in the Africa Lounge. International cuisine and Bavarian specialities can be enjoyed in the other dining areas or on the hotel's terrace with mountain views.

Parkhotel am Soier See offers free shuttle from Saulgrub train station. Bike hire is available for a fee.

Free parking is provided. The centre of Bad Bayersoien is 700 metres away. Füssen, the Zugspitze Mountain, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles can all be reached by car within 40 minutes. Munich Airport is a 90-minute drive away. Linderhof Palace in Ettal is a 25-minute drive away, while Music Theather Füssen is 35 km away. Oberammergauer Passionspiele are a 15-minute drive away.

With a stay at Hotel Savoy, you'll be centrally located in Badia – a 1-minute drive from Dolomites and 8 minutes from Val Gardena. This family-friendly hotel is 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from Kronplatz Ski Resort and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort.

Venture out and explore a region full of historical objects and natural monuments while staying in superbly appointed rooms at the Sport-V-Hotel in Hrotovice.

You will be delighted by the facilities on offer, such as an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall with tennis courts, a sauna, squash, bowling, a fitness centre and a billiards room. Mountain bikes can be rented and upon request, horse riding can be arranged.

Sample a wide range of specialities and a huge array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It is also possible to organise corporate and family events as well as language and swimming courses at the Sport-V-Hotel.

Located in Porec, Hotel Albatros Plava Laguna is by the sea – a 3-minute drive from Aquacolors Porec and 6 minutes from Brulo Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Porec Marina and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Decumanus Street.

Located in the centre of Saalbach, Hotel Panther'A is next to cable cars and ski slopes. It features a spa area including a sauna, an outdoor pool, an infrared cabin, a herbal sauna on the spa, and a small fitness centre.

Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. A ski equipment hire and a ski storage room are available.

The Panther’s restaurant offers regional cuisine and offers special buffets and theme nights. In summer, full-board includes breakfast, a lunch snack, and dinner with drinks. The bar offers a winter garden and views of the pedestrian area.

All rooms have a private bathroom and are equipped with a hairdryer and satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a telephone. Some rooms have a balcony.

Guests can rent bicycles and explore the area in nice weather. Saalbach's miniature golf course can be found within 400 metres, and a public parking garage is located next to the hotel.

In the heart of Scena, family-run Hotel Schlosswirt offers a shared mountain-view terrace and an à la carte restaurant. The spacious rooms with South Tyrol-style décor include a satellite TV.

Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet of cold cut and jam, but also local dairy produce and egg dishes. Regional and Mediterranean gourmet specialities can be sampled in the restaurant.

Rooms come with a seating area, carpeted or tiled floors, and a mini-fridge. Some face the mountains.

During summer, you can swim in the heated outdoor pool, and enjoy a drink from the bar.

A public ski bus to the Valley ski lift station of the Merano 2000 ski area stops opposite the Schlosswirt. Trekking tours can be booked at reception.

A public bus passing right outside the property takes you to Merano Station. Central Merano is a 10-minute drive away.

When you a stay at ElisabethHotel Premium Private Retreat in Mayrhofen, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Zillertal and Hauptstraße. This spa hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Hintertux Glacier.

A stay at Hotel Neptun – Lifeclass Hotels & Spa, Portorož places you in the heart of Piran, within a 5-minute walk of Casino Riviera and Portoroz Beach. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Termaris Water Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Obzidna Ulica.

With a stay at Das Innsbruck, you'll be centrally located in Innsbruck, steps from Golden Roof and within a 5-minute walk of City Tower. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Imperial Palace and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Court Church.

When you stay at Hotel Ičići - Liburnia in Opatija, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kvarner Gulf and Croatian Walk of Fame. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Slatina Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Church of the Annunciation of Mary.

This historic, 4-star hotel offers a spa with indoor pool, Bavarian cuisine, and easy access to local skiing and hiking routes. It is located in Mittenwald in the Bavarian Alps.

Less than 500 metres from Mittenwald Train Station, the family-run Post-Hotel has spacious rooms with country-style décor. Some rooms provide great views of the Karwendel Mountains.

Guests can make free use of the Post-Hotel’s Finnish sauna with plunge pool, solarium, infrared sauna, and sunbathing area. Massages can also be booked.

Big breakfast buffets are available at the Post-Hotel. Regional and international dishes are served in the traditional-style Bierstube restaurant and pub. Guests can eat on the Rosengarten terrace in warm weather.

With a stay at Vienna Sporthotel in Vienna (Landstraße), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Prater and Belvedere. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ernst Happel Stadium and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Vienna State Opera.

Just 100 metres from white sandy beaches in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Hotel Astro offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and a wellness centre. All air-conditioned rooms come with satellite TV and a balcony.

With a hydromassage area and waterfall, the heated pool is surrounded by a sun terrace with parasols and loungers. The wellness centre features a sauna, Turkish bath and massage service.

A minibar and tea/coffee maker are provided in all rooms at the Astro. Each includes a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletry set. Some rooms overlook the pool.

The à la carte restaurant on the ground floor offers italian cuisine in a family-friendly setting.

Gulliverlandia Theme Park is 4 km away, and it is a 10-minute drive to Golf Club Lignano.

Enjoying a quiet location surrounded by pine forests, this hotel is only a 5-minute walk away from the beach and features indoor and outdoor pools and lots of sports facilities.

The air conditioned, bright rooms boast panoramic views of the sea or the forest and feature a flat-screen satellite TV.

You can explore the historical centre of Poreč, which is 1 km away, or stroll along the landscaped walking path by the Adriatic Sea. The hinterland of the Istrian peninsula features numerous historic towns.

Sports facilities include outdoor and covered tennis courts, a basketball hall, an adventure and activity park as well as a water sports centre. The numerous Spa and Wellness facilities can be enjoyed for an additional cost.

You can enjoy show cooking and a wide selection of Istrian specialities and international cuisine in the terrace restaurant overlooking the pool. A wide selection of snacks and drinks await you at the poolside snack bar.

The Bräuwirt is a family-run 4-star hotel in Kirchberg in Tyrol, offering beautiful views of the impressive mountain scenery. In winter, guests can ski down to the front door depending on snow conditions, and a ski bus stops right in front of the hotel and provides connection to the Meierlift Ski Lift.

The modern, bright rooms include a flat screen TV and a spacious bathroom. Some rooms feature a balcony with mountain views and some offer disability access.

The comfortable spa area features a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared sauna and a relaxation room. Massages are available, if booked at least 1 day in advance.

Traditional and international cuisine is served at the restaurant, and guests can also enjoy a drink at the bar on site or the terrace.

Located on the sunny side of Kirchberg, Hotel Bräuwirt is a 5-minute walk away from the centre, the toboggan track, the ski rental store, the bathing lake and the tennis courts.

Naturhotel Tandler has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Sankt Jakob in Defereggen. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and free bikes.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms include a desk.

Guests staying at Naturhotel Tandler have access to the on-site spa and wellness centre which includes a hammam. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Located in Sveti Martin na Muri, Hotel Terme Sveti Martin is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hažić Winery and Dvanajščak Wines. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Židov and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Jakopić Winery.

Offering a free 600 m² wellness centre and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Hotel Gschwangut is in Lana. It has a quiet location and a large garden where weekly BBQ evenings are held in summer.

Each room has a traditional mountain design and a balcony overlooking the garden or the Etschtal Valley. All feature an LCD TV with satellite channels, a minibar and either free Wi-Fi or free wired internet.

Gschwangut's wellness centre includes a total of 4 saunas and a variety of pools. Outdoors, you can relax on the sun terrace overlooking the valley.

Breakfast is buffet style and includes both sweet and savoury items. The restaurant has a terrace and is open for lunch and dinner every day. It serves Italian cuisine along with specialities from South Tyrol.

You have free parking at the hotel and a discount at Lana Golf Club 1 km away. Merano is just 15 minutes away by car.

With a stay at VAYA Kühtai in Silz, you'll be just steps from Kühtai Ski Resort and Ötztaler Ache. This luxury hotel is 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Aqua Dome and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hochalterbahn.