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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located 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 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen 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

  • 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...
  • Raul-johan
    Finland Finland
    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.
  • 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.

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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

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

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

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

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

    Front Desk Services

    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Convenience store on site
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      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 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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