Schloss Fuschl Hotel in Hof bei Salzburg, Austria

Location. This 15th century fairytale castle, the Hotel Schloss Fuschl, is set in lush greenery and perched overlooking Lake Fuschl in the Austrian mountains; Salzburg city centre is 12 kilometres away. Salzburg Airport is 20 kilometres away with an approximate driving time to Hotel Schloss Fuschl of 20 minutes.
Hotel Features. The Fin de Siecle style spa comprises nine treatment rooms, workout studio, sauna, steam room, spa tub, and relaxation area with open fireplace and heated pool. An outdoor sauna and hot tub overlook the lake. Relaxing spa treatments and therapies are available in the spa or in the open air. An original 19th century shop sells locally sourced products including smoked fish from the hotel's fishery, chutneys, jams and cakes; fine wines and exclusive cosmetics are also available.

The hotel has two fine dining restaurants, the Imperial serves European and Asian fusion dishes while the Schloss offers a more classic restaurant serving Austrian specialities. A lakeside terrace provides the opportunity to dine al fresco. There are two bars including a 16th century Gothic vaulted Austrian coffee house and a wine cellar.

The hotel has a fleet of chauffeur driven vintage Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and Phantom cars available for local tours and trips to Salzburg. Wooden rowing boats and motorboats can be rented from the boathouse.

Guestrooms. Hotel Schloss Fuschl offers 110 air conditioned guestrooms located on three floors, all of which have period decor in warm colours with tiled floors, antique furnishings and old master paintings. Amenities include plasma screen satellite TVs, CD players, wireless Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities and minibars. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. Salzburg is the place of the composer Mozart's birth and today the rooms once occupied by Mozart's family house a museum. Other attractions in Salzburg include the imposing cathedral and the 17th century Mirabell Palace. In the winter months the city is host to a music festival and a charming Christmas market.