Small Boutique hotels in AUSTRIA

Located in the heart of Vienna's Jofestadt district, Hotel Rathaus - Wein & Design is situated in a carefully restored and modernised 19th century town house. Themed around Austria's wines and winemakers, this stylish boutique property offers exclusive bed and breakfast accommodation and unique wine experiences in a tranquil though highly central setting. Standing just five-hundred metres from Museumstrasse, Hotel Rathaus - Wein & Design is perfect for relaxing stays in this magnificent city. The Natural History Museum, the MUMOK modern art museum and the Museum of the History of Art of Vienna are all within easy reach, while handy tram, bus and metro lines provide excellent links with the rest of the city. Each one of Hotel Rathaus - Wein & Design's thirty-nine rooms is individually designed and decorated, themed around an Austria wine maker. Guests will find these unique Austrian wines in the mini-bar, and the wine theme is continued with wine cheese and guglhupf cakes in the breakfast buffet, and wine based cosmetics in the bathrooms. Wine and snacks are also served every afternoon and evening in the wine-lounge, in the courtyard garden or on the upper floor terrace.

Nestled in the heart of the elegant, chic resort of Kirchberg, Hotel Restaurant Spa Rosengarten is a luxury boutique hotel, set in a unique new design building, offering exclusive accommodation, top-class gastronomic cuisine and bespoke services in a beautiful mountain village setting. One of the "raisons d'être" of this magnificent property is its gastronomic restaurant. The proud holder of countless awards, the Restaurant Simon Taxacher boasts 19 Gault-Millau points and two Michelin stars. Chef Simon Taxacher and his team create immaculately served, ground-breaking French-Mediterranean cuisine, presented in the impressive atmosphere of the understated, elegant dining room. There is also a cookery school, where guests can be initiated into some of the secrets of this great chef's art. Hotel Restaurant Spa Rosengarten has a Piano Bar and Smoking Lounge, while informal meals and snacks are served in the Bistro Rosengarten Light. To wind down after a busy day on the pistes or in the mountains, guests can take advantage of the exclusive features of the Rosengarten Spa and Wellness centre, which offers an outdoor pool with a sunbathing area for summer use, a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a relaxation area with waterbeds, along with a number of spa suites and treatment rooms for cosmetics, massages and body treatments.

Enjoying a spectacular location, perched on a hillside overlooking the Ötztal Valley, Hotel Ritzlerhof is a luxury boutique property offering exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and a unique range of activities in a beautiful mountain setting. Hotel Ritzlerhof provides unique selfness and wellness activities, with the aim of opening up pathways to lasting relaxation and a greater quality of life. Aside from its individually tailored selfness packages, Hotel Ritzlerhof is also an ideal spot for winter sports enthusiasts. The hotel is just 5 kilometres from the Oetz cable car terminus, and 22 kilometres from the Kühtai Ski resort, and a shuttle bus is available for guests. The hotel has year-round heated indoor and outdoor pools, and guests can also take advantage of the huge wellness area. In summer, the region is a haven for hikers and mountain bikers, and there is also a tennis court on site. Fine dining is also an integral part of the Hotel Ritzlerhof experience, and the restaurant offers delicious gourmet menus based on regional and contemporary international cuisine, with the accent on fresh, locally produced ingredients. There is also an excellent wine cellar, and the spacious lounge bar and terrace are ideal locations to wind down in the evening with a relaxing drink or a cup of tea or coffee.

Enjoying a fabulous location in the heart of Vienna's Bohemian Spittelberg district, Hotel Sans Souci Wien is situated in a magnificently restored and modernised historic hotel, originally built in 1872. After a long and eventful history, this luxury boutique property was reopened at the end of 2012 and now offers exclusive accommodation and services in a magnificent, central setting. Standing in the midst of Vienna's museum district, Hotel Sans Souci Wien is ideal for both business and leisure visits to this magnificent city. The Natural History Museum, the MUMOK modern art museum, the Leopold Museum and the Museum of Architecture are just a stone's throw from the hotel. Vienna's excellent public transport system - trams, underground and buses - provide quick and easy links to the rest of the city and the greater region. Hotel Sans Souci Wien's characteristic design by the London based Design Studio yoo is immediately noticeable on entering the light-drenched lobby, and continues to enchant in the generously spaced suites and rooms. Inspiring design continues in the Spa and Wellness centre, and the hotel's gourmet restaurant, La Veranda, which serves delicious menus with the accent decidedly placed on organic, local and seasonal produce.

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Danube, Hotel Schloss Dürnstein enjoys a privileged location in the historic village of Dürnstein, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Wachau. Standing in a carefully restored and maintained 17th century castle, Hotel Schloss Dürnstein offers luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine in a unique heritage setting. Ideally located for exploring this beautiful region, Hotel Schloss Dürnstein is within easy reach of the two most important historical towns in the Wachau, Krems and Melk. Steeped in history, this magnificent wine growing region also offers a fabulous range of outdoor activities, including cycling, water-sports and boat trips on the Danube, hiking and golf. City and mountain bikes are available for hire at the hotel. The restaurant at Hotel Schloss Dürnstein serves a select range of dishes, featuring traditional Austrian cuisine with modern fusion touches, and based on the finest locally produced ingredients. Special menus are available for children, and meals can be enjoyed in a number of delightful venues, including the intimate Yellow Salon and the grand Rose Hall. The the icing on the cake is the Danube Terrace, which offers outdoor dining throughout the day, with spectacular views over the village and the river.

Enjoying a fairytale location on Salzburg's Mönchsberg, Hotel Schloss Mönchstein is set within a spectacular 16th century castle, originally built as early as the 14th century. After a long and eventful history, this luxury boutique hotel has been thoroughly renovated and now offers exclusive accommodation, fine dining and Spa experiences in a fabulous heritage setting. Hotel Schloss Mönchstein offers guests fantastic views of the city, the river and the surrounding parkland from many of its rooms and public areas, and is an ideal location for a romantic visit to Mozart's birthplace. The city is an easy walk through the delightful grounds, and there is also a lift and a funicular railway to the bottom of the hill. Many of Salzburg's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Cathedral, the Museum of Modern Art and the Hohensalzburg Castle, are within easy reach of the hotel. As befits this five-star superior establishment, Hotel Schloss Mönchstein offers guests a huge selection of exclusive services and facilities, including the MönchsteinSpa, which features a steam sauna, Finnish sauna and Thalassic baths, along with a wide range of massages and treatments and a fully equipped fitness room. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's award-winning gourmet restaurant, as well as the Orangerie Apollo and "the Smallest Restaurant in the World", an intimate dining room in the castle's tower, with fabulous views of the city.

Hotel SeeRose is a charming property, enjoying a delightful location on the shores of Lake Ossiach, in the Austrian region of Carinthia. Originally built in 1962, this family-owned and run hotel has recently undergone a thorough rebuild and renovation, and now offers boutique-style accommodation, delicious cuisine and a range of unique facilities in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for outdoor holidays in this beautiful corner of Austria, both in winter and in summer, Hotel SeeRose offers a wide range of water sports and lakeside activities, including water-skiing, wind surfing and sailing, cycling, hiking, golf and tennis, among many other options. In winter, the snow and ice take over, and the hotel's free ski shuttle service whisks guests to the cable car station at the foot of the Gerlitzen alps, for great skiing and snowboarding. Cross country skiing is also available in the Gerlitzen ski area and close to Villach. For pampering and wellness, Hotel SeeRose offers its newly inaugurated Spanorama wellness centre, located on the penthouse floor of the hotel. It features a Finnish sauna, a herbs-acacia sauna and a steam bath, along with comfortable water-beds and loungers in the relaxation rooms, all with fabulous views of the lake. For a unique, invigorating sauna experience, guests should not miss the Sauna Island on the Lake, a picturesque "perspiring lodge", right on the water.

Located in a painstakingly restored art nouveau mansion, Hotel Steirerschlössl stands in the heart of the town of Zeltweg, a short distance from Knittelfeld, in Styria. This charming hotel offers luxurious boutique style accommodation and fine cuisine in an elegant heritage setting. Ideal for both business and pleasure visits to this fascinating region, the hotel is within easy reach of the most important landmark in the town, Farrach castle. Hotel Steirerschlössl is also perfect for outdoor sports enthusiasts, and guests can enjoy a fabulous range of activities close by the hotel. In winter, visitors can practise downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross country and ski-touring, while in summer, guests can enjoy hiking, golf, tennis, cycling and fishing. The Red Bull Ring is located nearby in Spielberg, and offers a fabulous range of motor-sports activities, both for spectators and active participants, along with extensive conference and meeting facilities. Fine cuisine is also high on the list of priorities at Hotel Steirerschlössl, and modern culinary style meets timeless art nouveau in the Restaurant im Steirerschlössl. Boasting 16 Gault-Millau points, the restaurant serves delicious regional menus with international accents, based on the finest locally produced ingredients. The Gustav Klimt Bar is a great venue for evening drinks and snacks, and the cellar's extensive wine list gives pride of place to Austrian producers, along with a careful selection of labels from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Located in the historic First district of Vienna, Hotel Topazz is situated in an award-winning building that pays tribute to the Wiener Werkstätt - the early 20th century community of Viennese architects, artists and designers whose commitment was to design art that would be accessible to everyone. Combining landmark architecture with a thoroughly eco-friendly philosophy, this luxury boutique hotel offers unique accommodation in a highly central setting. Surrounded by the most sought after attractions - including more than 60 museums, cathedrals, churches, luxury shopping, wining, dining and famous coffee houses - Hotel Topazz is perfect for both business and pleasure visits to this magnificent city. Standing just a two minute walk from Saint Stephen's cathedral, the hotel is also within easy reach of Vienna's excellent metro and tram system, which provides quick and easy links to the rest of the city and the metropolitan region. The thirty-two guest rooms, set over eight floors, and one top-floor penthouse suite with terrace (which can also be hired as a meeting space), feature soft furnishings in earthy shades, wood panelling and lush curtains. Each of the unique oval windows has a divan bed inspired by furniture of the 1900's integrated into the windowsill, while the spacious bathrooms are reminiscent of the luxurious style of the 1930s and are decorated in chrome, nickel, marble and fine porcelain.

Hotel Turmhof enjoys a delightful location, standing at the edge of the charming little town of Gumpoldskirchen, bordered by the well-tended vineyards and woods of the Mödling district. Set in an elegantly designed modern hotel building, Hotel Turmhof offers luxury boutique style accommodation and facilities in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Just 20 minutes from Vienna by car, Gumpoldskirchen is the perfect starting point for visitors to Vienna and a popular travel destination for visitors from all over the world. Hikers and mountain bikers will find idyllic and challenging routes around the hotel at the foot of the Anninger, with its vineyards and woods. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy special rates on green fees at a number of courses near the hotel, and special golf packages are also available. Hotel Turmhof has just 21 luxurious rooms and suites, all elegantly furnished by the proprietors and the hotel's architect. Decorated with taste and great attention to detail, the rooms are air-conditioned, come with king size beds, and feature a range of high-tech amenities. To recharge after a hard day's business or outdoor activities in the hills, guests can take advantage of the magnificent top-floor Wellness centre, which features a Finnish sauna, an infra-red cabin, and a large roof terrace, all with fabulous views of the vineyards.

Recently having undergone a thorough restoration and modernisation, Hubertus Au is a charming modern boutique hotel, located in the Village of Au in the Bregenz Forest of the Vorarlberg of Austria. Standing before the river Bregenzer Ach, this four-star property offers luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and a range of exclusive services in a an authentic, family owned and run mountain atmosphere. Ideal for winter sports holidays in this beautiful region, the foot of the Diedamskopf ski station is just two kilometres from the hotel. One of the highest resorts in the region, it offers excellent snow conditions and a fine range of pistes for all ages and abilities. Cross-country ski trails run before the hotel, and a shuttle bus service is available to the cable-car station. One of the reasons for the renovation of Hubertus Au was to continue at the forefront of gourmet cuisine in the region, and the hotel has a selection of venues for fine dining in the hotel. These include a breakfast terrace for residents, as well as a terrace for day visitors, a restaurant on the ground floor with 60 places for gourmet half-board guests, and an a-la-carte dining room with 24 seats. Guests can also take advantage of the new spa and wellness area, which includes a panoramic Finnish sauna, brine steam bath, special quiet rooms, a juice bar, and the elegant centre-piece, the Tea Lounge. Like the rest of the hotel, it is elegantly designed and finished in locally sourced stone and natural silver fir, with excellent benefits for health and well-being.

This fabulous property enjoys a privileged location, standing on the shores of lake Faak, one of the warmest and cleanest lakes in Austria. Kleines Hotel Kärnten is a charming small boutique hotel, set in an elegant design building, and offers exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and a range of unique services in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Perfect for family holidays in this beautiful region of Carinthia, Kleines Hotel Kärnten offers a number of outdoor pursuits on the doorstep of the hotel, including water-sports - canoeing, wind-surfing and sailing - or golf, hiking and cycling, among many other options. The hotel has 12000 sq m of parkland bordering the lake, and a private beach area, with a swimming jetty and comfy teak deckchairs. Adults can relax in the lakeside sauna, and the hotel's younger guests can enjoy their own playhouse, with a climbing web, rope ladder, gymnastic mat, games, a library corner and video. With just sixteen rooms and suites, comfortable, relaxing stays are guaranteed at Kleines Hotel Kärnten. The rooms are spacious, elegantly furnished and decorated in a modern, airy style, with natural timber flooring, custom designed furniture and cosy, colour-coded fabrics. The hotel's restaurant serves contemporary, light cuisine, based on Carinthian specialities and Austrian recipes, featuring the finest locally sourced ingredients paired with a careful selection of fine wines.

At Kristiania Lech, a private, family managed boutique hotel, pure luxury is presented refreshingly different, accessible and as comfortable as home. An exquisite hotel interior that perfectly blends old-world charms with modern day design means sumptuous fabrics and contemporary paintings juxtaposed with flamboyant Baroque wall lights. This is a winter only hotel, located within easy reach of the centre, at a 5 minute walk from the ski slopes, and next to the cross-country ski trail to Zug. There is a marvellous view of the Alps and Lech.

Nestled in the heart of the Leogang valley, Hotel Rupertus enjoys a magnificent location, surrounded by rolling meadows and flanked by mountains and forests. Hotel Rupertus is a luxury boutique property, firmly committed to the organic ethic, and offering exclusive accommodation and great facilities in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Designed and built to exploit the health benefits of natural timber, Landhotel Rupertus features natural pine cladding and oak flooring in its rooms and suites, along with cosy, luxurious fabrics and elegant, custom built furniture. All rooms offer fantastic views of the river, and the surrounding valleys and mountains. Standing just a short distance from the Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car, Hotel Rupertus is ideally situated for enjoying winter sports holidays in the Leogang-Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area, which offers magnificent facilities for Alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing or winter hiking, among many other options. The hotel has full ski facilities, including heated ski storage and ski pass sales. Guests in summer are no less spoilt for choice, with a fabulous selection of hiking trails and mountain bike routes, and a number of golf courses within easy reach of the hotel. Hotel Rupertus is a mountain-bike friendly hotel, and guests enjoy a range of special deals with the Löwen Alpin Card, included in summer reservations.

Standing amid carefully tended vineyards, and with fantastic views of the Stift Göttweig monastery, Malat Weingut und Hotel is an elegant wine-boutique hotel, set in newly built architect-designed construction. Featuring locally sourced timber and stone, this charming property offers luxurious accommodation in a friendly, family-owned Castle Hotels & Mansions. As its name might suggest, one of the raisons d'être of the Malat Weingut und Hotel is the wine from the surrounding estate, and tastings are organised at the Malat winery for individuals or groups, wine experts or gourmets. Held in the elegant tasting room, they also include a tour of the cellar. Other attractions in the area include visits to the spectacular Stift Göttweig monastery, the town of Krems, and a fascinating network of bike and hiking trails. There are a number of golf courses within a few minutes drive of the hotel, and special golf packages with green fees are also available. Designed to fully exploit the hotel's delightful south-facing location, Malat Weingut und Hotel's suites and public areas are spacious, airy and filled with light. Floor to ceiling windows, light coloured materials and quality fabrics complete the picture. There is a sunny terrace and garden area, and all rooms and suites have fine views of the surrounding vineyards and the monastery.

Manggei Design Hotel Obertauern is the first boutique hotel in Obertauern, and is set in strikingly designed new building, the work of the architect Willi Faerbinger. Featuring the clean lines and forms of the Bauhaus, combined with Alpine design elements, this fabulous property offers luxurious accommodation and spa facilities in a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. Standing in the midst of the magnificent ski resort of Obertauern, just metres from the Pernerlift nursery slopes, Manggei Design Hotel Obertauern is the perfect spot for winter sports enthusiasts. The resort offers an immense range of snow based activities, including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, ice climbing and snow-shoe trips. Offering reliable snow conditions, modern lifts and a buzzing après-ski scene, Obertauern is one of the leading destinations in the region. A generous breakfast buffet is served every day in the hotel's airy, spacious breakfast room, and after a busy day on the pistes or in the mountains, guests can relax in the Manggei Bar, with a select menu of specialities, drinks and beverages. To wind down and recharge before venturing out for dinner or the resort's après-ski haunts, guests can also take advantage of the hotel's spectacular spa and wellness centre, which features a unique swimming pool with a wild-water channel, a Swiss pine sauna, a steam room and a range of massages and treatments.

With a full kitchen and conveniently located near public transportation, these apartments are ideal for a short or long stay in Vienna. There are a variety of sizes so a family or a small group of friends can enjoy time together. Each apartment has a bedroom, living room with sofabed, fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Some larger apartments even have two bathrooms. A nearby supermarket, onsite parking upon special request, and self-service check-in, means the apartments are absolutely convenient. Explore the city of culture with a tram ride into the center. Stroll around the surrounding area and discover the quiet neighborhood surrounding MyApartments Vienna.

The Palais Coburg Hotel is housed in the former palace of Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha. Built in 1840 by the architect Karl Schleps, the Palais Coburg Hotel has a Neo-Classical façade with imposing freestanding columns forming the central section. The Palais Coburg was completely restored and refurbished in 2003 to provide a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Vienna. The Palais Coburg Hotel contains 34 luxury suites, 9 magnificent function rooms, a gourmet restaurant, a second restaurant ?Clementine im Glashaus?, exclusive bar, garden pavilion and a spa. The Palais Coburg Hotel works under the guiding philosophy of preserving the past, shaping the future: history and modernity are seamlessly brought together to create an exceptional hotel in the historic centre of Vienna.

In the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Wachau, is Raffelsberger Hof, a unique boutique hotel and bed and breakfast founded from the home of a shipmaster of the year 1574. Its history and Renaissance design are harmoniously blended with modern facilities. Every morning an extensive and homemade breakfast is served in the cozy dining area for guests to dine and mingle. The many lounge areas offer cozy seating places, fireplaces, and even a classy bar with high chairs and stone ceilings. The grounds feature a swimming pool and ample garden space. The rooms of Raffelsberger Hof pay tribute to the shipmaster himself with diverse but simplistic décor representing the history and heritage of the region. The rooms offer a welcoming ambience with natural bright light and wooden flooring. The Wachau is an emblematic valley with so much culture, flora and fauna, and gastronomic pleasures to enrich the souls of visitors and locals alike. Bicycle rentals are available to explore the area at one’s own pace and to breathe in the serenity of the landscapes.

The privately-owned Hotel Tennerhof is the first five-star house in Kitzbühel. The estate is a former farmhouse from the year 1679, and it combines a romantic and international flair with the comfort and service of a luxury class hotel. From the first moment you will feel the traditional values of hospitality, warmth, coziness, and individuality. No room resembles the other. Over the years, every room and suite has been decorated in loving detail with antiques from the family's own collection. Since 1923, the former farmhouse has been owned by the family Von Pasquali. The family has changed it little by little into the charming Romantic Hotel Tennerhof of today which is admired by guests for its beauty. Since the beginning, the hotel has accommodated and pampered numerous guests, including celebrities from the arts, politics, industry, and society.Their cuisine, which has won many awards, is one of the best in the country (4 Gault Millau trophies). Its style is strongly oriented towards the classic Austrian cuisine and has a slight Mediterranean and Asian touch. You will find over 200 different wines from all over the world on their wine list. The selection is completed with a long list of schnapps and a humidor which is equipped with only the best cigars.On a sunny spot right behind the hotel is their large vegetable and fruit garden. There are over 20 different types of vegetables, many herbs and native berries which are cultivated orgnically with a lot of love and no chemical products. 30 pet ducks 'protect' the well-kept gardens. They use mainly meat from the organic farms that surround Kitzbühel and can always guarantee fresh, high quality meat through personal contact with the farmers. The farm where the milk comes from is right behind the hotel. Fresh milk, yogurt, and butter are brought daily to the breakfast table dog food - please order in advance. Remember, pets are not allowed in the dining room.

Located in a carefully restored and renovated former customs house, Residenz Velich is set in delightful gardens on the edge of the little market town of Apetlon. With five generous rooms and a small private spa area, this charming boutique property is an ideal departure point for relaxing visits to this fascinating region of southern Austria. Residenz Velich has just five spacious, elegantly furnished and decorated rooms, each named after an important date in local and regional history. All rooms are air-conditioned, and feature custom built and vintage modern furniture, along with cosy fabrics and restful colour schemes. The Residenz Velich wellness area has a sauna, an infra-red cabin and a relaxation area. Standing just beside the Lake Neusiedl-Seewinkel National Park, Residenz Velich is the perfect spot for both nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. In addition to a an immense range of sporting activities, including cycling, horse-riding, swimming, sailing, and fishing, the region also offers a variety of cultural attractions within easy reach of the hotel. These include the baroque Halbturn Palace, the city of Eisenstadt, and the Mörbisch Operetta Festival on the Lake. A number of bike routes start close to the hotel, and bikes are available for guests, free of charge. In addition, all reservations include the benefits of the Neusiedlersee card, with countless free attractions, activities and public transport services.

Situated in a traditional Viennese home dating from the 1800s, Saint Shermin Bed, Breakfast, & Champagne offers the perfect Austrian getaway. The boutique hotel offers its guests an unforgettable Viennese breakfast and, of course as the name suggests, copious amounts of champagne. Saint Shermin Bed, Breakfast & Champagne offers a very personal atmosphere, not a typical hotel ambience. The rooms at Saint Shermin Bed, Breakfast & Champagne are unique due to each room being dedicated to an important person of Viennese history while still maintaining maximum comfort. The small touches such as fresh spring water, Austrian toiletries and a mini bar are what really make this hotel a luxury home-away-from-home. The hotel even offers the choice of apartments for those who wish maximum privacy. Saint Shermin Bed, Breakfast & Champagne is perfectly located; close to ample amounts of restaurants, shopping, cafes and famous sites such as plazas, cathedrals, and the Vienna State Opera. You can simply or even rent to a bike to take you to your destination.

Perched at the top of a hill overlooking the beautiful resort of Mittersill, Schloss Mittersill is set in a carefully restored and maintained historic castle, originally built in the 12th century. After a long and eventful history, the castle was sold to the town of Mittersill, and in 2010 opened as a luxury boutique hotel, offering exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and bespoke services in a spectacular heritage setting. Schloss Mittersill is perfect for relaxing, intimate stays in this beautiful mountain region, to the south of Salzburg and closed to the frontier of the Tyrol. Schloss Mittersill offers 53 delightful rooms and suites, all featuring antique, vintage and modern furniture, massive timber beams, period decoration and plush fabrics and furnishings. The hotel is within easy reach of a number of ski-resorts, including the Thurn Pass, part of the immense Kitzbühel Alps Ski Area, and in summer, the Hohe Tauern national park region offers fabulous hiking and mountain-biking trails, mountaineering and golf, among many other options. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine and regional specialities, and there is also a well-stocked wine cellar. Meals can be enjoyed in a number of venues, including the historic dining room, with its arched ceiling and crackling log fire, the glass pavilion, or outdoors on the terrace or in the patio. Guests can also take advantage of a fully equipped spa and wellness centre, which features a year-round outdoor pool, a range of saunas, a steam room, panoramic relaxation rooms and a full selection of treatments and massages.

Schloss Thannegg-Moosheim is unlike any other castle hotel. It has been restored to create a holiday resort for active and sociable people who prefer real hospitality and a cosy atmosphere to the sterility of many large hotels. The hotel is located in Moosheim village on the sunny, idyllic slopes of the Ennstal valley. The seat of local noblemen dates back to 1150. The jewel of Thannegg Moosheim is the Castle restaurant "Schlosschänke". It has a vaulted dining room with its rustic interior made of 400 year old pinewood. The restaurant "Rittersaal" preserved in its entirety and as it was 1495 is decorated in a festive manner for weddings, special candle lit dinners and any other celebratory occasion. Your culinary experience is in the best of hands with their experienced chef and his team who prepare healthy, vitamin rich cuisine of the highest quality from fresh herbs and spices from the hotels own herb garden. The restaurants also have a very good selection of local and international wine on offer.

Standing at the foot of the Schlossberg hill, in the heart of the historic centre of Graz, this unique property is located in a magnificent heritage building, dating as far back as the 16th century. After a long and varied history, this former crafts workshop was renovated and modernised, finally becoming the Schlossberghotel. This charming boutique property is now a luxury art hotel, and offers exclusive bed and breakfast accommodation in a spectacular heritage setting. Ideal for relaxing visits to this beautiful city, European Capital of Culture in 2003, Schlossberghotel is within easy walking distance of many of the most important landmarks in Graz, including the clock tower, the Grazer Murinsel, the Landhaus, the Opera House, and of course countless museums, including the spectacular Kunsthaus. The Schlossbergbahn is just footsteps away, and the city's excellent tram system provides quick and easy links with the rest of the city and the greater region. One of the raisons d'être of Schlossberghotel is its magnificent contemporary art collection, featuring the work of more than a hundred local and internationally recognised artists. Exclusive artists in action events are also organised on a regular basis. Breakfast at Schlossberghotel can be served in a number of unique venues, including the winter garden, in the cosy breakfast area, comfortably in guests' rooms or on the spectacular roof terrace. Guests can also take advantage of the Wellness and Fitness area, with a sauna, an infra-red cabin and a fitness room, open 24 hours a day, and in the warmer months of the year, an outdoor pool on the roof terrace.

Perched at the top of a hill overlooking the village of Mailberg, Schlosshotel Mailberg is situated in a carefully restored and maintained historic castle, with a history stretching back to the 12th century. Owned by the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta since that time, the castle now offers luxurious boutique style accommodation and fine cuisine in a unique heritage setting. Offering sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards and the rolling landscape of the Weinviertel region of lower Austria, Schlosshotel Mailberg is ideally located for exploring this delightful area, famous for its beautiful vineyards and wineries. Steeped in history, the region offers 1600 kilometres of well marked, family friendly cycle paths and routes, perfect for exploring the charming towns and villages, castles, hills and valleys of the Upper Weinviertel. Both mountain bikes and e-bikes are available for hire at the hotel. For fascinating culinary experiences, guests should not miss the Restaurant Schlosshotel Mailberg, where the chef and his team create delicious menus based on the finest locally sourced produce, paired with some of the region's best wines, straight from the cellar. The Schlosshotel Mailberg has just 21 newly renovated historic guest rooms and suites. All of the rooms and suites feature the original wooden or stone floors of the castle, and luxurious custom-built furniture. Rooms offer all the comfort and amenities of a modern hotel combined with a unique heritage ambiance.

Nestled in lush woods only 3 kilometres from the city limits of Vienna, Schlosspark Mauerbach is an elegant design hotel, set in a purpose built, low rise construction. Just thirty minutes from the centre of Vienna, Schlosspark Mauerbach offers luxurious boutique style accommodation, fine cuisine and spa facilities in a tranquil parkland setting. Ideal for wellness stays, private events or seminars, guests at Schlosspark Mauerbach can also enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in and around the hotel. These include fitness activities in the park, mountain bike routes, and a number of excellent golf courses within half an hour's drive from the hotel. Within the property itself, Schlosspark Mauerbach boasts an amply proportioned, light and airy Wellness area with sauna, steam bath, light therapy and massage rooms, including a full-scale fitness centre. The indoor/outdoor pool is also a prime source of relaxation and enjoyment. Another unique feature is the state-of-the-art golf simulator, for year round practice in air-conditioned comfort. The Schlosspark Mauerbach restaurant offers fine dining experiences seven days a week, with the accent on creative cuisine based on fresh, healthy, seasonal ingredients. Meals can be enjoyed in the spacious dining room, with an elegant country-house atmosphere, or out of doors on the spacious terrace, both with wonderful views of the delightful park landscape.

Austria is home to some of the most magnificent stretches of land and mountains including Grundlsee which is the biggest lake of the are of Styria. Directly overlooking this lake is Seehotel Grundlsee, a hotel which has perfectly infused the tradition with modernism. Its prime location and eclectic designs offer a perfect space to getaway including an exclusive area to sunbathe facing the lake. The hotel has a delicious restaurant serving local cuisine with a refined touch and a panoramic wellness area with a sauna, massages, and more. Seehotel Grundlsee includes 16 rooms with 5 different compositions, each with their own warm hospitality. The rooms feature a delicious daily breakfast with regional delicacies. The Grundlsee region is full of romantic and “lucky” spots as the locals say. They are magical areas in nature or throughout the town that provide beautiful views or experiences of the local landscapes and culture. In addition, hiking, boat tours, and sauna visits are just some of the activities to enjoy.

Enjoying a perfect location, standing on the shores of lake Mondsee, and just a ten minute walk from the town of the same name, Seehotel Lackner is a charming boutique hotel, owned and run by the same family since 1919. Now in its fourth generation of ownership with Martin Lackner, Seehotel Lackner offers first-class accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a fabulous lakeside setting. One of the best-kept gastronomic secrets in the Salzkammergut region, Martin Lackner's Lake Hotel is the proud holder of 14 Gault-Millau points and 2 toques, along with 87/100 Falstaff Gourmet Guide points and a special mention in the Michelin guide. Innovative contemporary cuisine, from carefully selected ingredients is enhanced with exquisite service and stunning views of Lake Mondsee and the mountains - the perfect venue for a gastronomic break or gourmet holiday. But it is not just about fine food and wine. Seehotel Lackner's lakeside setting means that it is perfect for relaxing outdoor holidays by the shores of the Mondsee. Guests can enjoy swimming from the private beach area, along with a fabulous range of water-sports, including sailing, wind-surfing, diving and canoeing. Cycling is also recommended in the region, with an excellent range of clearly marked trails for riders of all levels, from easy trips around the lakes or spectacular Alpine bike routes. In winter, the lake usually freezes, making it ideal for ice skating and curling, while downhill and cross-country skiing are available in a number of family-friendly resorts in the region.

Owned and run by the same family since 1928, now in the third generation of ownership, Singer Sporthotel and Spa is a charming boutique hotel, located on rolling meadows in the delightful village of Berwang. Changing with the times, though forever loyal to the ideals of traditional style and hospitality, Singer Sporthotel and Spa offers luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine in an authentic, friendly mountain atmosphere. Standing just a few short steps from the Sonnalmbahn cableway, which carries skiers up to the Berwang ski resort. One of the best-kept secrets in the Tyrol, this fabulous little resort offers 36 kilometres of well tended slopes and 12 cable cars and lifts. Ideal for families and skiers of all skill levels, Berwang also offers cross country skiing, tobogganing and moonlight skiing. In the summer, the region is also a favourite destination for hikers, mountaineers and alpinists. There is also a huge network of paths and Nordic walking trails for more leisurely excursions. Singer Sporthotel and Spa provides guests with a walker's kit, free of charge. It consists of a backpack, poles and a walking map. For a small fee, the backpack can be filled with food and beverages to make any outing complete. But it is not just about outdoor pursuits. Singer Sporthotel and Spa has 1800 sq m of spa facilities on three floors, as well as year-round indoor and outdoor heated pools. To round off any day, however busy or relaxed, guests can enjoy award-winning cuisine in the Singer's Tiroler Stube restaurant, or unwind in the gallery lounge with a fine range of wines, cocktails and champagnes. The Singer Stub'n & Schirmbar offers classic dishes and refreshments throughout the day, both indoors and on the winter terrace.

Sporthotel Steffisalp is a new design hotel, set in the tiny but charming resort of Warth, in the Arlberg region of Austria. Standing at the foot of a mountain slope, this luxury boutique hotel is the ideal spot for both winter and summer holidays in this beautiful region. Ideally located for winter sports holidays in this fabulous ski area, the Steffisalpe cable car system connects with the Lech-Zürs ski regions, and as a part of the Ski Arlberg area, now offers a total of 47 lifts and cable cars and more than 190 kilometres of runs. Sporthotel Steffisalp is located right opposite the Steffisalpe Express lift station, meaning that guests can be on the pistes just seven minutes after leaving their rooms. To wind down and recharge after a day on the runs or in the mountains, guests can take advantage of the hotel's spa area, offering great views of the mountains from the vitality pool, along with Finnish and organic saunas, a steam bath, a fresh air zone and a fitness room. Sporthotel Steffisalp has 56 rooms in 4 different categories, all decorated and furnished to the highest standards, featuring modern architecture and contemporary comfort, successfully combined with country-style tradition. All rooms have large en-suite bathrooms, and are equipped with the latest high-tech amenities, including flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi internet connections. All rooms are exterior, and most have spectacular mountain views.

Standing high on a hillside, amid rolling meadows and lush green woods, Stallerhof Alpine Retreat enjoys a fantastic location, 700 metres above sea level, with breathtaking views over the Salzach valley, Golling, and in the distance, Salzburg. This charming property, originally a mountain farm, has been owned by the same family for several generations, and now offers delightful accommodation in an authentic, friendly Alpine atmosphere. A hearty breakfast is served every morning in the Stallerhof's cosy dining area, while the pine clad and furnished Jägerstube (hunter's room) is a delightful spot for moments of quiet relaxation or afternoon tea and coffee. Ideal for active holidays, guests at Stallerhof Alpine Retreat can go hiking, mountain biking or horse riding in spring and summer, and enjoy cross-country skiing in winter. Alpine skiing is available at a number of resorts in the region, many less than thirty kilometres from the hotel. The pastures and orchards at the Stallerhof Alpine Retreat are still actively worked, and the apples and plums harvested here are used to produce the "Stallerhof Edelhausbrand" spirits in the hotel's small, private distillery. According to the season, guests can observe the whole distilling process, and of course taste the delicious end results.

Enjoying a fabulous location in the heart of Vienna's historic centre, The Guest House Vienna is a boutique property featuring exclusive interior design by Sir Terence Conran & Partners. With thirty-nine uniquely designed rooms and suites, exclusive comfort is guaranteed in a unsurpassed central setting. Standing just steps away from many of Vienna's most important landmarks and attractions, such as the Albertina Museum, St. Stephen's cathedral and the Vienna State Opera, The Guest House Vienna is perfect for both business and leisure visits to this magnificent city. The museum district is just a quarter of an hour's walk away, and there are a number of tram stops and metro stations close at hand. The Guest House Vienna also boasts a unique Brasserie & Bakery, where chef Stefan Grassl serves traditional dishes with a modern twist. A well-stocked wine list with local and international vintages completes the offer. Delicious fresh bread and delightful pastries are baked throughout the day in the bakery's wood fired oven, and these form a part of the hotel's splendid buffet breakfast.

Recently having undergone a thorough renovation and restoration, Valluga Hotel is a charming boutique property, originally built in 1952. Located in the heart of the historic resort of St. Anton, Valluga Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in a delightful mix of original Tyrolean charm and modern comfort and cosiness. Valluga Hotel's Spa and Wellness centre is the perfect spot to wind down after a long day on the pistes or in the mountains, and offers four saunas and thermal showers, a large indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi jets, and two massage and treatment rooms. There is also a fully equipped fitness room with techno-gym equipment. Guests can also take advantage of the Lounge and the Kamin Stube, for moments of quiet relaxation with soft music, board games and a selection of beverages, cocktails, fine wines and other refreshments. Standing just 600 metres from the Nassereinbahn cable car terminus, Valluga Hotel is the perfect spot for winter sports enthusiasts. A free shuttle bus whisks guests to the cable car stations, and from there skiers are quickly transported to the fantastic ski area of Arlberg - St. Anton, with 340 kilometres of marked ski runs, superbly prepared slopes for all ability levels, and 200 km of off-piste and challenging steep slopes, along with deep-snow ski runs and snowboard fun parks, among many other options. Valluga Hotel has private ski storage and a drying cupboard for guests' kit. Summer visitors are no less spoilt for choice, with hiking, road and mountain biking and golf available practically on the doorstep.