Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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. Built in 1897 and once a residence of Sigmund Freud, the villa is today a meeting place of artists, actors, authors and guests from all over the world. The Villa Excelsior enchants with original furnishings and the flair of a past era. Its beautiful location and wonderful view of Bad Gastein and the Hohe Tauern mountains carries you off to another world and another time. The excellent food, friendly staff and romantic ambiance will make a stay at the Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus an unforgettable experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Bad Gastein, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Jesper
Denmark Denmark
“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.”
Anton
Netherlands Netherlands
“Everything was perfect! Great clean rooms, extraordinary staff, the building is beautiful. They have a transfer to the ski lifts. Also it is situated on the hiking path.”
Cameron
Canada Canada
“Pretty sure this was Wes Anderson’s inspiration. Amazingly curated property with a historic charm and stylings, paying homage to the Bad Gastein Royal haydays of the early 1900’s, but with all the modern comforts and cleanliness. The staff are...”
Leon
United States United States
“Good breakfast and dinner in a very nice dining room. Great sauna. A cozy bar to hang out in in the evening. Convenient shuttle to and from the train station. Helpful, accommodating staff.”
Keith
United States United States
“We loved this place! Everything about it: the spectacular mountain setting, the highly professional yet courteous and friendly staff, the antique architecture and furnishings, the delicious and varied menu. So comfortable and relaxing, perhaps the...”
Jevgenijs
Latvia Latvia
“That is a very stylish hotel, very nice view and location.”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An absolute step back in time. Such charm and so comfortable. Christof and his team are the most wonderful hosts, we didn't want for anything. It felt like staying with family. Breakfasts and dinners were sublime. We have only wonderful things to...”
Lukas
Sweden Sweden
“Lovely atmosphere, bringing you back to the fin de siecle. The staff and management really give their all.”
Ionut
Romania Romania
“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...”
Dominique
Australia Australia
“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...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Austrian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 29 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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