Austria Hotel Collection
Alpine Luxury & Gourmet Hideaways

Winter holidays just got a little better with this year’s Austria Hotel Collection. The hand-picked selection invites you to discover some of the most exclusive alpine hotels and gourmet hideaways that Austria has to offer, right in the heart of the winter sports action. Think breathtaking locations with an abundance of activities for all ages, exceptional cuisine, elegant design and personalised service just a stone’s throw away from the next piste, the next winter hiking or cross-country trail. Or, in other words, a holiday way away from home for those who cherish active winter days out and about, but want to be spoilt upon return.   

LaPosch, Reutte

The LaPosch chalet village resort in Tirol unites time-honoured Austrian tradition with luxury modern amenities. 16 individual units built from local wood and natural stone provide 5-star comfort within your own private space that includes a range of lovingly selected services, from the complimentary bubbles upon arrival to a 20 minute taster massage (for bookings of 3 nights or more). Whether you choose to cook up a storm in the chalet kitchen, make use of the resort’s delivery service or stroll across to restaurant Das Walters for traditional Austrian cuisine, a large portion of love and a pinch of regionality make everything taste even better here.

Insider tip: Celebrating a special anniversary or want to surprise the one you love? A LaPosch luxury chalet promises the perfect romantic getaway with private hot tubs and indulgent experiences such as the chocolate fondue for two.

Schlosshotel Kitzbühel

Also in Tirol, Schlosshotel Kitzbühel is a suitably sophisticated establishment from which to lap up the world-famous skiing resort. A hotel shuttle takes you straight to the closest lift while the town centre is just a 10 minute walk way, the next piste, top-notch restaurant or glass of Champagne are never far away. There’s also an on-site ski rental service and private guide and instructor team, so you can head straight out even if it’s your first ever skiing holiday. That’s if you can tear yourself away from the hotel and its exclusive spa area, complete with indoor and outdoor pools, several saunas and a gym, or the armchair you have sunk into at the bar, listening to the piano being played.

Insider tip: The Schlosshotel caters for every taste with not just one, but three restaurants. Keep it casual with the breakfast and dinner buffets at Restaurant Streif, head to DAS Kaps golf clubhouse and grill restaurant or savour Japanese cuisine accompanied by daily live entertainment at Rōzu sushi lounge.

Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden, Lake Wörthersee

Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden sits on the shores of Lake Wörthersee in Carinthia and has been known as a celebrity hotspot since the 1600s, as well as more recently a filming location. Since 2012, it has been operated by the Falkensteiner Group and is now part of the "Leading Hotels of the World." Schlosshotel Velden scores with its luxurious rooms, breakfast in the ballroom, gourmet cuisine and prime location, of course. We’re talking waking up watching the sunset over the lake here! A highlight right by the hotel’s doorstep is the Aquapura Lake SPA with three indoor and heated outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths and treatment options that’s hopen all year round, including in winter.

Insider tip: Rolls Royce limousine service or personalised fitness training? The hotel’s Experience Concierges are on hand to tailor your stay to your preferences.

Hotel Arlberg Lech

Hotel Arlberg Lech is a coffee house turned luxury hotel that has been hosting guests since 1956, long before Lech became the glittery winter resort it is today. Since then, the family-run hotel has become a favourite among royalty and celebrities. Hotel Arlberg Lech sits in the heart of the action. It has 50 luxurious rooms and suites, a generous spa and several on-site foodie hotspots. The highlight of their main restaurant is the six-course Chef’s Choice Dinner, a mix of traditional family recipes with Asian and Mediterranean touches. For Italian specialties, head to the more casual La Fenice, which has been awarded two Gault-Millau toques, before nipping a cocktail at the hotel bar.

Insider tip: This is a hotel not just for humans, but also their furry friends. Dogs are welcome and the hotel will provide beds, bowls, towels and blankets. Only the restaurant and spa are dog-free zones.

Walch's Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel, Lech

Walch’s Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel, also in Lech, is a haven for guests who cherish all that the skiing resort has to offer – and food! The family-run hotel offers culinary experiences in four on-site locations: Chef’s Table, in a former dairy, is run by 2 MICHELIN star-awarded Julian Stieger and scores with creative dishes prepared in front of the guests. Stuben, which holds a Green MICHELIN star, offers Austrian classics for lunch and fondue for dinner, and the Hotelrestaurant & Bar serves everything from breakfast to lunch and multi-course dinners. The latest addition Friends and Fools is a reservation-only affair with dinner masterclasses, wine and dine evenings and many more food lovers’ events.

Insider tip: “I used to be a dirndl!” The hotel sells bags, backpacks and placemats made from recycled dirndl dresses – a great (and sustainable) souvenir to take home.

Hotel Gotthard, Lech

Also in Lech am Arlberg , the 4-star Hotel Gotthard  combines luxury with authenticity and cosiness with modernity. Steeped in history and run in the third generation of the Walch family, every guest is treated like a member of the extended family. The hotel opened its doors in 1931 and has since become a top-notch home away from home for active travellers, with pistes, winter hiking and cross country trails all right at its doorstep. Hotel Gotthard itself offers everything from a spacious spa with pools, saunas and various relaxing treatments to an in-house restaurant serving Austrian delights and even home-brewed beers.

Insider tip: Host Clemens has fulfilled his dream with the OMES 2257 brewery, named after local mountain the Omeshorn. The beers are brewed using only the best regional ingredients, making them pure with plenty of character.

Burg Hotel Lech

Burg Hotel Lech in the same region is a great choice for food-loving solo travellers, couples and families wanting to make the most of everything the winter resort has to offer – and enjoy local award-winning cuisine. The Burg Restaurant serves five- to six-course menus with Mediterranean and Austrian delights while The Lechtaler Stube additionally offers French haute cuisine. Burg Hotel Lech also houses one of the largest wine cellars in Western Austria with some 60,000 bottles from Austria and all over the world. The hotel was originally a small milk bar selling refreshments to skiers and is today run by three generations of the Lucian family side by side.

Insider tip: The hotel hosts special 6-course wine dinners with local sommeliers on weekends in December.

Hotel Fernblick, Montafon

Perched at 1,100 m above sea level on the Bartholomäberg in Montafon, Hotel Fernblick (meaning far-reaching views) lives up to its name. The panoramic Sky Pool, supported by 20 m stilts, takes wellness to new heights with front-row views of the surrounding mountains, while chef Florian Ganahl takes traditional Vorarlberg cuisine to new heights in the hotel kitchen. And with the establishment’s all-inclusive services you can sample it all, starting with a rich breakfast buffet brimming with produce from local farmers, moving on to a mouthwatering spread of salads, soups and homemade cakes in the afternoon and ending with a 5-course evening menu that includes vegetarian and light alternatives.

Insider tip: Hotel Fernblick offers birthday packages for guests wanting to spend their special day getting pampered in the spa followed by a gourmet celebration dinner.  

Austria Hotel Collection at a glance