Reitlstraße 20/Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade, 5640 Bad Gastein, Austria
#2 of 33 hotels in Bad Gastein
Guests' ChoiceBased on 70 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Adam
GermanyThe squeaky beds.
The staff are amazing, Its owner operated and it has all the right personal touches one would expect from an amazing hotel like this. It really gave us the 'Grand budapest' vibes and we felt really special. It's perfect for a special ski holiday with your partner
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Kamilė
LithuaniaIt's a trully exceptional vila for those who value authenticity, impecable service and want to experience a true Bad Gastein wibe. The food at breakfast and dinner was amazing, the staff friendly and respectful. Thank you👌
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Alice
United KingdomNothing!
Incredible hospitality and charm. This is our second time here and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. The staff are second to none and helped us with logistics and organisation of our ski trip.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Diane
United KingdomIt really was perfect
Staff in hotel were amazing and so helpful. Such a beautiful building with a family feel. Spotless, stylish and personal. Good amazing and plentiful with great choices. Quirky snug bar beautifully decorated and service with a smile!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2023
Jörgen
SwedenNo problem for us now in September but there is no air conditioning, so a fan in the room could be nice. But that's a very minor remark. The hotel is fantastic!
Great family owned hotel including evening dinner. Authentic and high service level. You can feel the history and charm. Highly recommended!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 20, 2023
Tiina
FinlandNice view. Breakfast was very good. Friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Christian23
BelgiumNothing
The staff was really friendly, the view from the room was amazing. The food was excellent.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 2, 2023
Stina
SwedenAll was great!
Wonderful place, close to the city centre but also to several hikes! Wonderful food - I asked for vegan food and they really delivered!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: March 28, 2023
Martin-on-a-journey
Austrianothing to complain, I only missed a proper hotel bar and pool or steam bath
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
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 18, 2023
Anders
SwedenVilla 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.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 18, 2023
Anders
SwedenVilla 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.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: December 27, 2022
Imre
HungarySuperb 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
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: October 12, 2022
Justus
FinlandExceptional service, great price/quality ratio.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 9, 2022
Ben
United KingdomGreat staff, made us feel super welcome.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 24, 2022
Silviu
RomaniaIt's not the case.
Villa Excelsior is an elegant, historic villa with a great view over the Gastein Valley. Staff are dedicated professionals, starting with Herr Christof and Frau Erharter, wellcoming and smiling hosts. Chef Johanna is a master of the kitchen. It's like they have a mission: your comfort and welfare. We took massage and sauna at the villa, but you can also have your Felsentherme tickets with 25% discount at the Reception Desk. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 26, 2022
Matti
FinlandVilla 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.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 12, 2022
Tommy
SwedenCristoph and his staff was amazing, and the hotel and its decorations was beautiful. Would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 10, 2022
Guido
ItalyVery good food and staff was very helpful to meet our food special requirements. Very nnice people, quiet room. Very good massage, we tried the ayurvhedik
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 2, 2022
Raul-johan
FinlandThe old beds creaked when you turned while sleeping. We woke up to it sometimes.
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.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 19, 2022
Becka
SwedenI 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.
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.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 12, 2022
Martyna
PolandThe wi-fi could be better.
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.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: June 13, 2022
Lori
GermanyBeautiful hotel, exceptionally personal and friendly service, excellent food. The dinner menus are a fantastic deal. Historic building and a very traditional atmosphere without being stuffy. Very nice amenities too - pool, garden, sauna, therapeutic baths. Good location on the promenade and just a short walk into the center of town.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: May 26, 2022
Olena
UkraineHotel staff was very helpful, room with breathtaking view, food very tasty
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 25, 2022
Anna
GermanyThe hotel is hundred years old like many properties in Bad Gastein, and the furniture, deco and floors of course also need renovation. The outside rollos on the windows seemed to be broken and the curtains were to narrow to cover the whole window.. Breakfast had to be ordered in advance, by selecting food from the list - a bit difficult to do this in the evening when you don't know how many pieces of bread or ham you might want in the morning, buffet would be better.
Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff! The hotel with a character and history! The swimming pool was a bonus, and we really enjoyed relaxing there after hiking. I liked the location high above Bad Gastein, a bit away from the noise and with easy walk to town centre and directly on the walking path. Beautiful panorama views from the window. Free of charge parking. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2022
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