Rosewood Just Opened a Hotel in a 15th-Century Castle in Austria

Luxury hotel brand Rosewood has a picturesque new property outside Salzburg, Austria, one of its best places to travel in july 2024.

Called Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, the hotel is housed in a restored 15th-century castle, offering visitors to Austria a luxurious stay while still enjoying the brand’s casual luxury feel—all while nestled alongside the Austrian Alps and the beauty of Lake Fuschl.

Guests at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl will find 98 guest rooms, including 42 suites and six chalets, in and around what was once a hunting lodge built for the prince archbishops of Salzburg in 1461. Over the years—centuries, actually—Schloss Fuschl has been home to many dignitaries, royalty, and celebrities, and was even where Mozart came to compose music.

Today, the hotel’s rooms feature large windows overlooking the lake, rainfall showerheads and marble bathrooms, heated floors, artwork by Austrian artists, a variety of pillows, and other high-end amenities like Nespresso coffee machines.

For more space, the chalets range from one to three bedrooms, with lake views, private outdoor spaces, fireplaces, and even private saunas.

The hotel’s website claims that dining at Rosewood is “a culinary journey through authentic Salzkammergut cuisine,” with the Schloss Restaurant serving classic Austrian dishes alongside experimental dishes, like Austrian blood sausage gyoza (blunzn) with sauerkraut, and a wine collection of more than 1,400 varieties.

Alternatively, guests can relax by the fireplace surrounded by hand-painted walls by Austrian artist Marie Hartig at the Schloss Bar or enjoy pastries and sip tea at the Sisi Teesalon, inspired by the hotel’s role in the 1950s “Sissi” film trilogy.

Other places to dine, sip or gather include Vinothek, a wine bar that welcomes visitors, hikers and people-watchers; Seeterrasse, with lake views and a “mountain-to-sea” menu; and Schloss Fuschl See Club, open to guests and non-guests alike, with cabana rentals, water views, a wide selection of seafood and live music.

A place as beautiful as Lake Fuschl calls for a little self-reflection and pampering—and that’s where Asaya Spa comes in. The spa offers an extensive treatment menu, indoor and outdoor pools, a hair salon, and a gym. Plus, guests can embark on multi-day wellness itineraries that can help detoxify the body or improve sleep.

This rosewood tree, second in austriaalso makes the most of its Alpine location and Austrian heritage by offering local experiences tailored to each season, such as mountain hot air balloon rides, guided hikes, canoeing, private museum visits, access to local craftspeople, winter skiing and visits to holiday markets in winter.

Summer prices range from around $860 to $1,770 per night. During the year, prices can be as low as $483 per night. Luckily, Rosewood has a booking calendar that shows prices so you can get a rough idea of ​​how much you can spend on a vacation.

With the hotel’s “grand opening offer,” guests can enjoy free breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, and more than $100 in hotel credit for standard rooms and more than $200 in suites when booking directly.

And we look forward to seeing Rosewood Schloss Fuschl in shows like American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts in the coming months, allowing guests to take advantage of elite perks like room upgrades and hotel credits, among other benefits.

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