Vorbemerkung: Für eine detaillierte Bewertung meines Aufenthalts im Badeschloss Bad Gastein sehen Sie sich bitte meine umfassende Videobewertung auf meinem YouTube-Kanal Truly Excellent Hotels & More an oder besuchen Sie meine Website (Link in meinem Profil). Eingebettet am Straubinger Platz im österreichischen Kurort Bad Gastein, wurde das historische Badeschloss Bad Gastein, ursprünglich 1791 erbaut, prächtig restauriert und im Dezember 2023 wiedereröffnet. Es verbindet zeitlose Eleganz mit modernem Luxus. Das Innendesign von BWM Designers & Architects ist verspielt und farbenfroh und zollt der traditionellen Badekultur Tribut, während es moderne Elemente nahtlos integriert. Das Hotel verfügt über 102 individuell gestaltete Zimmer und Suiten, die sich über das charmante historische Gebäude und den eleganten, modernen 13-stöckigen Turm erstrecken, der die zeitlose Architektur ergänzt. Während meines Aufenthalts wohnte ich in einem 23 Quadratmeter großen Standard-Doppelzimmer im Turm, das zwar etwas kompakt ist, aber über einen Holzboden, ein Kingsize-Bett, zwei Stühle mit einem kleinen Tisch, einen offenen Kleiderschrank und einen Flachbildfernseher verfügt. Der Zimmerservice wird jeden zweiten Tag angeboten und die Annehmlichkeiten der Zimmer und Suiten werden durch täglich kostenloses Wasser, eine Nespresso-Maschine, Tee-Zubereitungsmöglichkeiten und kostenloses WLAN ergänzt. Die gefliesten Badezimmer verfügen über ein Waschbecken, integrierte Toiletten, Handtuchwärmer und Regenduschen sowie hochwertige Toilettenartikel des deutschen Modedesigners Frank Leder. Einige der Doppelzimmer, insbesondere in den höheren Etagen, wie das Zimmer im 10. Stock, das mir zugewiesen wurde, bieten wunderbare Ausblicke über das Gasteinertal. Das Hotelrestaurant “Aunti Heidi” verwöhnt seine Gäste mit einer köstlichen Mischung aus regionalen Spezialitäten und internationalen Einflüssen. Das Frühstücksbuffet bietet eine solide Auswahl an frisch gebackenen Brötchen und Brot, Gebäck, Käse- und Wurstaufschnitt, Aufstrichen, Müsli sowie warmen Speisen wie Würstchen, Speck, geröstetem Gemüse und Waffeln. Eine einfache Auswahl an Obst, Kaffee, Tee und Orangensaft aus dem Spender runden das Angebot ab. Auf Wunsch werden warme Gerichte wie Spiegeleier, Omeletts oder Pfannkuchen frisch zubereitet. Am Abend lädt “Aunti Heidi” zu einer kulinarischen Reise durch verschiedene Küchen ein. Das Vier-Gänge-Menü überzeugt geschmacklich, auch wenn die Präsentation eher schlicht ist und die Portionen zum Teilen etwas klein ausfallen. Das Badeschloss Bad Gastein verfügt zudem über zwei Bars: die Kaminbar und die Schlossbar. Beide bieten eine gemütliche Atmosphäre und servieren heiße Getränke, Cocktails und leichte Snacks. Das Spa im Badeschloss Bad Gastein, bekannt als Alpine Swim Club, erstreckt sich über drei Etagen und bietet ein modernes Wellness-Erlebnis. Der Infinity-Dachpool auf der 14. Etage bietet atemberaubende Panoramablicke und ein erfrischendes Erlebnis, begleitet von
Wow, this family run hotel surpassed all expectations. We all likened it to a a cross between Sandy Lane, Barbados for the casual friendly factor and Gleneagles, Scotland as it had so much for everyone to do. It is very special indeed. Service is slick and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The owners can be seen working in the hotel daily so they really have their fingers on the pulse, know every guest and everything that is going on. It is an incredibly well run hotel located right next to the ski lift. Everything is made easy for you. Ski hire in the hotel is exceptional with brand new equipment. You are given your own heated locker for the duration of your stay. Everything is spotlessly clean. We stayed the week before Christmas and whilst there was snow not all the blue runs were open, so skiing was a little limited. We booked a two bedroom family suite and a couple of classic rooms for our parents. The rooms have all been recently renovated. They are modern and comfortable. The two bedroom suite worked really well for us as a family having the two bedrooms, two bathrooms and lounge. Be warned the classic rooms have open plan bathrooms which would not have worked for us but if there is only one person in the room its fine. The hotel has an excellent spa spread over five floors and we made use of it every day. My children loved chilling in the family spa on the swinging chairs and using the sauna and steam room before going outside and lying in the snow. The family pool is glorious and the slides spotlessly clean and so much fun. The adult area is like nothing I have ever experienced before - and I have stayed in a lot of beautiful spa hotels. It is exquisite. I had one of the best facials I have had for a long long time. My skin came out decongested and glowing. Even my eyebrows got plucked to perfection in the process. The indoor outdoor pool in the top floor is very special. The facilities for children (including teenagers ) is superb. My children spent hours in the high tech games room and equally enjoyed the jungle gym in the basement. They were thrilled when they worked out both rooms were connected. Even us adults enjoyed spending time playing on the games. Meal times were a treat. Breakfast is a huge spread with everything your heart could desire ( although my daughter and I did wish they would turn on the cream machine at breakfast so we could have cream with our pancakes…… but maybe its a good thing it is off!) I defy anyone to come home weighing the same as they did at the start of the holiday! Evening meals were included in our package. I was a little sceptical of this thinking the food would not be so good but there was a huge choice, something for everyone from fine dining to comfort food. Everything is cooked fresh and is delicious. Even my vegetarian daughter and celiac mother were well catered for. If what my children wanted wasn’t on the menu, it was not a problem, the chef would make them what they wanted
After cancelling two family ski holidays of 6 adults, due to illness then covid this time we choose the perfect family run hotel for an indulgent stay. From the airport transfer and very warm welcome, to organising our lift passes and making sure all our needs were met. We had three of the comfort double rooms which were very generous in size, with modern shower rooms. The hotel lounge area and bar look out onto a fabulous outside space with views over the mountains but the best place for views and sitting outside is the new 'Sky Sauna'. This was a rooftop area and an added bonus as a ski injury earlier in the season stopped me from skiing this week. Fabulous place to relax with a coffee inside or out and use the sauna with full height windows giving views over the mountains. So pleased we chose the Aktivhotel Alpendorf as usually for some hotels with Spa facilities there are time restrictions, but I could use the pool all day which was great for my physio and sanity! Every part of the Leisure & Spa was immaculately clean with fresh drinking water facilities too. This leaves me only to talk about what made the holiday for us; the restaurant. Having skied the last 7 years in Alpendorf but only ever coming to this hotel as a guest for an evening meal, to stay for 7 night the experience did not disappoint. Breakfast was amazing with fitness choices, fresh fruit, cereal and cooked options. The fresh bread and cakes were plentiful too. Pancakes cooked fresh along with omelettes meant we were totally spoilt for choice. After a day on the slopes, a little apres ski, dinner was the highlight of the day. A 5 course dinner and then cheese board if you possibly had room was of a very high standard and beautifully presented. We had a choice of soup & main course which was chosen at breakfast, there is also a gala dinner included in the weeks stay which again was a sight to see. All the staff were very friendly and there were lots of them so never waited long for anything. We had a great lift back to the airport from one of the family members who gave us a great insight to Alpendorf the hotel & its' future and his own Olympic Ski experience. We would highly recommend Aktivhotel Alpendorf!