Wagrain, Austria
ALMMONTE PRÄCLARUM SUITES
Sleek Alpine lodge
Sleek Alpine lodge
The lodge discards rustic chalet tropes for sharp architecture, giving skiers sleek spaces right beside the slopes.
What it’s good at
Notable
A heated rooftop infinity pool and Finnish panorama sauna face the surrounding peaks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
On the edge of town in Wagrain, Austria, Almmonte Präclarum Suites is proof that Alpine style doesn’t have to be a binary choice between a traditional chalet and a high-concept design hotel.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The Flying Mozart gondola sits thirty meters away, carrying skiers and hikers straight into Snow Space Salzburg.
The rooms
Suites use natural wood and plush linens, and broad windows look straight out toward the peaks.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool stays open year-round, steaming against snowy ski slopes on the rooftop sundeck.
The saunas
The Finnish panorama sauna looks out across the mountains, and an organic bio-sauna and steam room sit down the hall.
The relaxation room
Dark daybeds sit beneath angled ceilings, partitioned by sheer curtains and softly lit with lanterns after a day outside.
At the table
Almmonte 96 serves regional Austrian dishes in a wood-paneled dining room, and sunny mornings move outside onto the mountain terrace.
How it began
Local hotelier Andreas Hutz started the brand in 1996 with an après-ski hut named Haar Trog Alm.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.