Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

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Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus Hotel in Bad Hofgastein

9.4Outstanding

(350 Ratings)

"This hotel is outstanding. Interior is like being back in s time where things where just better and easier. Hotel staff is exceptionally service minded and food - breakfast and dinner is top quality."

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(350 Ratings)

Hotel in Bad Hofgastein

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this hotel

The Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus enjoys an absolutely quiet and sunny position on the famous Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade in Bad Gastein. Guests receive 25% discount on the green fee of the golf club Gastein.

Amenities at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

Airport transportation available

Shuttle available

Free shuttle available

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Concierge services

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Pool

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Laundry services

Sauna

Spa bath

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Safe

Accessible by lift

Cleaning products

Map of Bad Hofgastein

Nearby attractions

Großglockner Hochalpenstraße

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(350 Ratings)

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(350 Ratings)

Hotel in Bad Hofgastein

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of Bad Hofgastein

Nearby attractions

Großglockner Hochalpenstraße

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Airport transportation available

Shuttle available

Free shuttle available

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Concierge services

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Pool

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Laundry services

Sauna

Spa bath

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Safe

Accessible by lift

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(350 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Best hotel in Bad Gastein

This hotel is outstanding. Interior is like being back in s time where things where just better and easier. Hotel staff is exceptionally service minded and food - breakfast and dinner is top quality.

Nothing - everything works like a clock

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent.

The villa has a lot of historical charm and the atmosphere exudes peace and beauty. The staff is very professional, extremely nice and very attentive to all the needs of the guests. The gentleman at the reception is remarkable in this regard. We will definitely come back.

10.0 / 10.0

We hope to visit again and thank you 😊

The whole experience 4 nights over Christmas An absolute dream Beautiful views Great sauna Food was also excellent with good vegetarian options A shuttle bus that picks up from station, also drop off and pick up from the slopes every day The interior of all the rooms, bar, sitting area, church all incredible Very kind staff We couldn’t have had a better time Gastein card meant a free train ride back to Salzburg Make sure to bring a more elegant outfit for the dinners, we were not aware in advance of this dress code

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Unique, charming and quirky

A unique and quirky hotel, with its own charm. The decor made us feel we were on the set of an Agatha Christie drama. We had half board, which was good but not amazing. If you arrive by train, it’s worth asking for the free pickup from the station. They also offer this for the return, which is a nice touch. The sauna is nice but be prepared that it is a mixed naked experience. It’s worth asking at reception for a bathrobe to avoid changing in the small changing area. There was a lovely view from our room and the dining room. Although the drive from the station made the hotel seem a long way out, it is actually very central on foot.

9.0 / 10.0

Cute place with breathtaking views and lovely, helpful staff

Beautiful place, lovely staff and cute breakfast. The sauna looked like it was newly renovated and you could have a refreshing dip in the pool afterwards with a breathtaking view of the valley. Nice and short walk to “city center”.

10.0 / 10.0

Great hotel

Great room - large with traditional period furniture and view down the valley. Powerful and hot shower. Food was great. The hotel is located close enough to the lift to walk (ski equipment left in locker by lift). The walk is interesting as there are little cafes and shops on route and the views are amazing. There is also a mini bus which runs to and from the lift, which we tended to catch in the morning but we enjoyed the walk back every afternoon. Google Maps suggests the walk takes 33 minutes but it's more like 20 minutes, although some steep uphill bits on the way there.

Nothing not to like!

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Wonderful place, close to the city centre but also to several hikes! Wonderful food - I asked for vegan food and they really delivered!

All was great!

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

great quiet location just a few minutes walk from the city center, delicious breakfast, historic atmosphere in the house, view from the room into the Gasteinertal

nothing to complain, I only missed a proper hotel bar and pool or steam bath

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Villa Excelsior was just wonderful, with its atmosphere, interior design, views and surroundings - and not at least the very helpful, funny and friendly owners&staff. The most charming, welcoming and cosy hotel we have stayed in during our 20 winters in the Alps.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Superb breakfast and dinner, with very kind staff at the restaurant. Our room had a big terrace with nice view to the mountains. The hiking trails were also fantastic. An idyllic winter holiday

10.0 / 10.0

A must - stay if visiting Bad Gastein !!

We were super impressed by our stay ! The staff were very kind and helpful. We received recommendations for a scenic nearby hike and the hotel offers a discount for the thermal spa in the center, which was super nice! We also were picked up directly from the train station. Additionally, the room was comfortable and clean, and the whole hotel gets you into a classy, antique feeling! It made our trip :)

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Exceptional service, great price/quality ratio.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Villa Excelsior exceeded our expectations with its unique atmosphere and unusually friendly and polite staff. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, the room was quiet with a great view over the valley. Nearby Kaiser Wilhelm promenade with cafees and art galleries. We even got an early breakfast and tranportation to trainstation before 08 a.m.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Cristoph and his staff was amazing, and the hotel and its decorations was beautiful. Would highly recommend this hotel!

9.0 / 10.0

Old time feel. Very interesting and different accommodation. I recommend to try.

An old, beautiful building. The hotel is original and I have never visited one like it before. This visit was an experience in itself and will surely surprise you. I recommend to try.

The old beds creaked when you turned while sleeping. We woke up to it sometimes.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

The personal service was exceptional. We felt realy cared for and you can tell the owner loves his place and what he does. And the wiew from our room was magical.

I would love for the room to have one mattress on the bed instead of two on the dubblebed so there is no gap in the middle.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing belle epoque villa with beautiful view, tasty food and superb staff.

Stay at Villa Excelsior allows you to experience the atmosphere of a mountain resort from belle epoque with all modern comforts (three different saunas, outdoor pool, newly renovated bathrooms). Christof, the owner, and his staff and family are friendly and helpful, breakfasts are amazing. We loved how much attention is paid to little details, like engraved coffee pots and beautiful wooden furniture.

The wi-fi could be better.

10.0 / 10.0

A real gem of a hotel

This hotel is a true gem. The interior has retained the opulence from 100 years ago, with virtually all the furniture / fixtures and fittings from the era. Even the coffee pots at breakfast were solid silver! Added to this were fantastic staff who worked really hard and gave an authentic experience. The food was high quality and I really enjoyed the 4 course evening dinners. Fantastic value for money.

Very little. The only possible drawback is the location, though a shuttle bus is provided every 15 minutes to the ski lifts. Otherwise its a 10 minute walk into town.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay here and feel we have found a real gem of a hotel. We would love too come

Food was excellent. Breakfast was plentiful with a wide choice. tables are waiter service. We had same waiter throughout -Tomislav. He was attentive, friendly and receptive to our needs/wants. Dinner was exceptional. There was a choice each morning of what we would like that evening. Always a vegetarian option . Meal was 3 course with a fresh salad to accompany main course. After dinner guest tend to drift to the bar area which is cozy with comfortable chairs tables and lots of games/cards for guest to play Christof looks after all his guests very well and pays personal interest and attention to all his guests making them feel welcome and important. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He fetched and took us to the train station when we arrived and left The whole hotel is beautifully decorated in original style with artefacts to match Somehow you are made to feel very relaxed and at home whilst being well looked after. I haven’t even mentioned the spa area which offers a Finnish Sauna, Bio Sauna and a 60C one . Location gave lovely views down the valley. There is a direct footpath into town which takes 10-15 mins to walk to centre of town. For those that don’t like walking there’s a shuttle bus.

Can’t really think of anything….. Be aware there is little option of English speaking TV channels - my husband wanted to watch 6 nations Rugby - this was easily overcome by using a VPN and our lap top though so not really a problem. I do like a kettle in my room for a night time cuppa and one first thing in bed. But although they aren’t routinely in rooms Christof was happy to give us one - so again not a problem

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

My stay in this belle epoque villa was the best in Austria! The staff was outstanding, the food as well (highly recommend having half-board), and the furniture and ambiance were refreshingly old-fashioned (the villa's motto). The shuttle to/from the train station/ski area was very useful. Moreover, unlike most ski resorts (which offer mainly ski), there is so much more to do in Bad Gastein. I will gladly be back in Villa Excelsior and Bad Gastein!

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent Excelsior

Christoph, the host, wonderful, helpful - all in a good and kind atmosphere and especially nice and personal. The food was good and tasty.

9.0 / 10.0

best hotel in one of the best ski areas in Austria

perfect old-style hotel with modern infrastructure, functional shuttle to Stubnerkogel and back, very nice though professional staff everywhere in the hotel, new sauna area with enough space for everyone and Bad Gastein as such...

alles war in Ordnung.

10.0 / 10.0

Easy Mountain comfort with style

The fin de siecle style of the house, the fantastic staff and excellent wellness comfort for a reasonable price.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulously charming old hotel - memorable stay - good skiing

We came for 4 nights over Christmas and had a wonderful break in this hotel which is full of charm and history. The service from all the staff, is exceptional. We had comfortable, clean rooms which were decorated in a traditional way with lovely old furniture. The shower was powerful with plenty of hot water and the duvets were comfortable and warm. We had a great view of the valley. There is a sweet bar area with a lovely chess table. Loved the breakfast - plenty of choice both hot and cold and I especially liked the delicious Bircher Meusli. As you choose what you want the night before, there isn't the wastage of a breakfast buffet. The 4 course evening meals were really good traditional food with equally good vegetarian options. There is not much choice but this makes it easy. We loved the skiing and the free shuttle to and from the slopes was a great bonus. We had a Hot Spring bath after skiing in what looked like a 1950's bathroom - fantastic - definitely felt better after :). Nothing was too much for Christof who runs the hotel. On our last day our daughter had a big bruise after a ski fall and Christof gave her some arnica schnapps which his mother had made. She put it on the bruise (this schnapps is not for drinking) and felt much better. I'd highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a wonderful break in a great value hotel full of character. It is like stepping back in time in the best way. If you are looking for a perfect modern hotel with neutral decor and big TVs, this is not for you.

10.0 / 10.0

Looking forward to my next stay there. Perfect for getting away, and feeling in a safe place!

Friendly Service, good choice of menu (vegetarian offer), Breakfast Staff went out of their way to provide Turkey Ham instead of usual pork-ham. Great evening menu. Superb massage organised right there!

I am not a fan of filter coffee, especially at breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent hotel in the high mountains

Very kind owner and staff, płace with the unusual history (dr Freud spent there holidays for several years), unique and historic equipment, nice pool, great dinners and position in beautiful Bad Gastein.

Everything was great.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus. Enjoy the water!

Is Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus?

We found 25 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, shuttle available, free shuttle available, golf course (within 2 mi), and concierge services.

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Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

Hotel in Bad Hofgastein

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

Map of Bad Hofgastein

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Bad Hofgastein

Reasons to book

Map of Bad Hofgastein

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus?

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