Kitzbuhel, AustriaGoing
Stanglwirt Bio- und Wellnesshotel
Organic Tyrolean resort
Organic Tyrolean resort
The property operates as an eco-resort on a working organic farm. Daily life moves between Lipizzaner riding arenas and spring-fed pools.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
An on-site ski school and six restaurants including the barn-view Kuhstall lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Built with native pine and run on hydropower, the 400-year-old Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt was sustainable long before such a thing was fashionable.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
At the foot of the Wilder Kaiser mountains, surrounded by private meadows and organic farmland.
The rooms
Rooms are paneled in native Swiss stone pine, and private balconies look out toward the Wilder Kaiser peaks.
The rock pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Indoor and outdoor pools wind through 750 tons of local rock beneath timber beams, looking out across the meadows.
The spa and saunas
The 90-degree panorama sauna looks through floor-to-ceiling glass over the bathing lake, and spa treatment rooms face open pastures.
At the table
Picture windows in the historic Gasthof look straight into the cow barn, and terrace tables face the Wilder Kaiser peaks.
Behind its imposing wood and stone exterior, suites outfitted in pine furniture and crisp white linens read chalet-chic.
How it began
The Hauser family has run the inn since 1722 across eleven generations. In 1968, they built the main lodge using salvaged timber.
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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.