Austria
Hotel Sacher Wien
Hotel Sacher Wien is in old Vienna, properly dressed, opposite the State Opera and steps from the Ringstrasse. Inside, red velvet, portraits, and discreet staff create a reassuring hush. Expect the famous Sacher Café, a smart spa, and refined dining. The vibe is classic and ceremonial, yet comforting after a long day in the city. 9.6
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl crowns Lake Fuschl, about half an hour from Salzburg, with fairytale towers and lake views. Rooms feel quietly regal, with Alpine warmth. Expect a destination spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and lake pursuits. The vibe is serene, romantic, and thoroughly restorative, especially at sunset, in summer. 9.6
Hotel Imperial Vienna
Hotel Imperial, a former palace on the Ringstrasse near the Musikverein, delivers Viennese grandeur with reassuring polish. Think marble, crystal chandeliers, and rooms that feel like private salons. Expect an excellent breakfast, attentive concierge, and a small fitness area and sauna. The vibe is ceremonial, romantic, and wonderfully old school. 9.8
Schloss Mönchstein Hotel
Schloss Mönchstein feels like Salzburg’s secret, a castle hotel perched on a wooded hill above the old town. Views sweep over rooftops to the Alps. Expect a serene spa with outdoor pool, fine dining, and gardens for slow mornings. The vibe is romantic and secluded, yet you can walk downhill to concerts and cafés. 9.8
The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna spreads across historic palaces on the Ring, near Stadtpark and central shopping. Rooms are quietly plush, with that reliable Ritz ease. Expect a rooftop bar with skyline views, a polished spa with a pool, and strong dining options. The vibe is grown-up and reassuring, ideal for long weekends and business alike. 9.4
Rosewood Vienna
Rosewood Vienna sits just off Petersplatz in the First District, close to the cathedral, cafés, and the Danube Canal. A former bank, it feels sleek but warm, with contemporary rooms and discreet service. Expect an Asaya-style spa, gym, and rooftop bar for sunset aperitifs. Vibe: polished, intimate, quietly buzzing at night. 9.6
Das Edelweiss Salzburg
Das Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort in the Grossarl Valley, about 70km south of Salzburg, feels like a stylish alpine clubhouse with serious wellness credentials. The five floor Mountain Spa brings infinity pool views, saunas, slides, and adults only quiet zones. Add ski in access, warm timber rooms, and confident dining. 9.8
Sans Souci Vienna
Sans Souci Vienna feels like a chic gallery you can sleep in, set by the MuseumsQuartier in the Seventh District. Rooms blend contemporary art with plush comfort, and service is quietly dialled in. Expect an excellent spa with a long indoor pool, sauna, and gym, plus a lively bar and strong breakfast. Vibe: cultured, cosseting, close to everything. 9.9
The Amauris Vienna
A Relais & Châteaux Hôtel.
The Amauris Vienna is a petite luxury address on the Ringstrasse, near the Opera and Karlsplatz, where Belle Époque bones meet contemporary calm. Rooms feel refined and quietly sensual. Expect a sleek spa with pool and sauna, thoughtful dining, and a lounge made for late aperitifs. The vibe is intimate, stylish, and softly indulgent. 9.8
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Hotel Sacher Salzburg sits on the Salzach River with postcard views of the old town and fortress, an easy walk to Getreidegasse and concert halls. Inside, it’s classic, polished, and pleasantly relaxed. Expect a well-regarded restaurant, a great bar, and attentive service. The vibe is traditional, romantic, and very Salzburg. 9.6
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