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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 ambience will make a stay at the Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus an unforgettable experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Bad Gastein, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Exceptional style of the hotel and integrity of all elements - service, dining, atmosphere, furnishing, and decorations. For those who admire traditional hotels with high-quality service this is the place to go
  • Tomas
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Everything was absolutely perfect. We really enjoined our holiday there. Dogs are welcomed.
  • Madeleine
    Sweden Sweden
    A warm welcome from hotel owner, offering shuttle from train station to hotel late in the evening due to delayed flights. The breakfast was great, and you will feel at home already the first day. You pre-book your breakfast the day before, and it...
  • Marjan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great vegetarian dinner choices, super nice staff, beautifull decorated hotel, good sauna, great hiking possibilities, fantastic stay. I have deep respect for the hotel management.
  • Adam
    Germany Germany
    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...
  • Kamilė
    Lithuania Lithuania
    It'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👌
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.
  • D
    Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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!
  • Jörgen
    Sweden Sweden
    Great family owned hotel including evening dinner. Authentic and high service level. You can feel the history and charm. Highly recommended!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Austrian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Minimarket on site
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Allergy-free room
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Sauna

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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