Moenchsberg 26, Salzburg, Austria | (251) 219-4428
Historic castle hotel with panoramic views of Salzburg
Spacious, romantic rooms with air-conditioning, and minibars, some with balconies
Attractive outdoor terrace with a fireplace, couches,
and tables with chairs
Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service,and the option
of dinner in the tower spire
Outdoor infinity pool and hot tub with views of Salzburg
Spa, Finnish sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center
Four fully equipped meeting and event spaces
Welcome drink, cake, and fruit plate provided on
arrival
Breakfast included in rates
Dogs welcome (for a fee)
Free parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi
No business center
Spa services are expensive
Complaints of difficulties regulating air-conditioning in rooms
The five-pearl Hotel Schloss Monchstein is a luxurious
and romantic historic castle hotel with panoramic views of Salzburg from its
position on top of Monchsberg Mountain. Despite its lofty location, it takes less
than 10 minutes to reach most of Salzburg’s attractions on the Monchsberg elevator, to which guests have free access. The spacious 24 rooms and suites have romantic
antique decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some have terraces. The hotel’s amenities -- an infinity pool, a hot tub, and a spa -- reflect the relaxing, luxurious nature of this property, and there's an attractive outdoor terrace with a
fireplace, a bar, and a restaurant with the option of dining in the tower spire. Travelers who want a luxurious hotel closer to the city center may want to compare rates with the famous Hotel Sacher Salzburg, which admittedly does have fewer amenities.
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Scene
Historic and elegant castle hotel catering primarily to vacationing couples
The Hotel Schloss Monchstein, formerly known as the
“Tower of Tetelheim" and first documented in 1350, was converted into a hotel in 1948. The gated hotel
renovated its rooms, wellness area, and restaurant in 2008 and added its pool
and outdoor terrace in 2014. Interiors are a mix of antique and contemporary
decor, which combine to create a romantic atmosphere with all the comforts of a
modernized hotel. Structured in the form of a castle manor, the hotel sits on a
vast area of green, manicured gardens. The lobby is bright and airy thanks to multiple glass walls, and it's furnished with an Oriental rug, antique tables, Louis XV-style chairs, and a white sectional sofa. Hallways have maroon carpets and are decorated with gilt-framed oil paintings. Most guests are vacationing couples.
Location
Located on Monchsberg Mountain within walking distance of central Salzburg
Set on Monchsberg Mountain -- with panoramic views of Salzburg -- the hotel feel secluded, but most of the city's attractions are still easily reached on foot. Old Town is accessible via a free elevator that's located at the Museum of Modern Art Monchsberg, an eight-minute
walk away. From the base of the elevator, Mozart’s House is a six-minute walk and the
shopping avenue of Getreidegasse takes only four minutes to reach on foot. Hohensalzburg -- the
biggest preserved fort in Central Europe -- takes about 20 minutes on foot. A 10-minute walk down the mountain leads to the Augustinerbrau Brewery. Salzburg Airport is 15 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Luxuriously spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning; some with patios
Rooms are luxurious, with Oriental rugs, glass
chandeliers, antique furniture, dark-wood cabinets and desks, and
antique paintings or decorative pieces that add to their romantic and historical charm. Rooms are spacious, though the Suites offer extra space, with lounge
chairs and sofas situated around tables. Free fresh fruit and chocolate are a welcoming touch. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and safes, and some have private terraces or patios with beautiful views. While rooms have air-conditioning, there have been past complaints about it being difficult to regulate. Bathrooms have spacious white-marble counter tops with
matching floor tiles; hairdryers and bathrobes are also provided. Many have tubs and showers, though Double Rooms are sometimes equipped with
one or the other.
Features
An infinity pool, a hot tub, a spa, a fitness center, and multiple dining options
Hotel Schloss Monchstein's outdoor infinity pool and hot tub have superb views of Salzburg and a
nice patio area with lounge chairs and umbrellas. The hotel’s day spa offers a steam bath, a Finnish sauna,
mani/pedis, facial treatments, and massages, all for a hefty fee. The 24-hour fitness
center has an array of cardio machines with built-in TVs and some free weights, but it's on the small side. The hotel also has four meeting and event
spaces with TVs, DVD players, magnetic walls, flip chart, and
Bose stereo equipment. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The entire castle can also be rented out for those looking to host a large event, such as a wedding. Schloss Monchstein, the hotel's restaurant, serves a free breakfast buffet (made-to-order options are also available), and it's also open for lunch and dinner. Room service is available around the clock. Guests also have the option of a romantic dinner for
up to four in the tower spire. The outdoor terrace provides a peaceful dining option during the day and in the evening, when the fireplace is lit. It has a bar along with multiple covered and uncovered lounge areas.
