Bad Gastein, Austria
Das Regina Boutiquehotel
Bohemian alpine villa
Bohemian alpine villa
The former Belle Époque curehouse runs like a creative salon, where coffee mornings slide into weekend DJ sets and fireside screenings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original parquet flooring and Venetian styling mingle with checkered marble in the bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At Das Regina, for one, the venerable grand-hotel, après-ski culture isn’t yet through.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bad Gastein's historic waterfall is a short walk away, rushing through the center of the steep alpine valley.
The rooms
Venetian chandeliers hang over antique furnishings, and selected bedrooms open onto private balconies facing the valley slopes.
The spa
Regional thermal spring water supplies the spa, where a Finnish sauna sits beside a cushioned wooden relaxation lounge.
Das REGINA Restaurant
Austrian cooking takes on Mediterranean flavors in the paneled dining room, where evenings bring a daily changing menu.
How it began
Hamburg bar owner Olaf Krohne bought the neglected 1914 villa in 2009, reopening it on New Year's Eve for an urban crowd.
Bad Gastein
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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.