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On the exterior, the Seefels is what it has always been: a jewel of the Wörthersee architecture in what is probably the most beautiful spot by the lake. After the extensive redesign, the Seefels is probably the most impressive 5-star castle and boutique hotel in the south of Austria. All the materials are de-luxe and the style avant-garde; a combination of a classic yet contemporary style with an exotic and unique touch. Much is made-to-measure and by hand. Just as much was commissioned by well-known manufacturers. Designers stand behind everything - for an ambience that amazes.
Urban jungle in the spa. Bird and flower heavens in the suites. And lake view, lake view, lake view - on the extended front row terrace, in the new premium gym as well as in the luxurious treatment suites. The heated lake pool is built in the lake. The high-end rock spa is right by the lake. Experience the fascinating Lake Wörthersee and the Seefels holiday feeling.
Töschling 1, Portschach am Worther See 9212 Austria
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Hotel Schloss Seefels
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The Hotel Schloss Seefels in Pörtschach - Techelsberg is very idyllically located directly on Lake Wörthersee, in an absolutely quiet location in the middle of a well-kept garden.
The house was extensively renovated in 2022. The reception hall is extremely dignified, the room with balcony and direct lake view is elegantly furnished, all in the house in different designs, with all amenities. The entire house is a symbiosis between history and a very stylish ambience.
The restaurants are without exception elegant, the service of the team of maîtres d'hôtel is pleasantly courteous and attentive, including Mrs. Daniela and Mr. Danijel.
The products of the outstanding, excellent cuisine are extremely exquisite and delicious, a journey of pleasure through the menus, well rounded off by the offerings on the extensive wine list. "Vaut le voyage" is the apt term for this address.
The extensive à la carte breakfast on offer leaves nothing to be desired.
The reception on arrival is politely distant, the service in the rooms is always friendly; the hotel servant, even the gardener, fit in perfectly with this picture.
Wellness with treatments and massages, saunas, one of which has a wonderful view of the lake, steam bath, spa, swimming in the lake with 28 degree warm water in a separate area, gym, etc. etc. etc., allow you to relax completely; the service here is also impeccable.
Overall, a pleasant, beneficial and successful stay for body and soul on sunny, pleasantly warm September days.
Chapeau.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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I spent a wonderful weekend in the Hotel Schloss Seefels with my sister and parents in mid-September. The hotel with all its amenities and the great service from the entire service team were outstanding. We booked a junior suite with a lake view and a standard room with a garden view. The view from the balcony of the junior suite directly onto the lake was fantastic and the room's furnishings were also classy and high quality. The standard room was also very nicely furnished and had a lovely view of the hotel garden and even a side view of the lake. When you checked in, you were given a glass of champagne and you could sit down in the lounge while your luggage was brought to your room. A sweet surprise from the patisserie awaited you in your room. The hotel's spa area is equipped with several steam baths and a wonderful panoramic sauna and there are plenty of places to lie down around the lake. The individual loungers are placed with enough space between each other so that you never have the feeling of being "shoved" for the best spots by the lake. A special highlight is the heated lakeside pool, which allows swimming in Lake Wörthersee in any weather at 27/28 degrees. We were very lucky with the weather and had sunshine almost all the time. From a culinary point of view, the breakfast selection is worth mentioning. It is generously offered until 11:00, and there is a variety of sweet and savory dishes of great quality. In addition to the pastry buffet, there is also a large à la carte selection, including unusual dishes that you don't usually find on the breakfast menu (e.g. roast beef and consommé). The sweet à la carte dishes are also highly recommended (e.g. delicious almond waffles, and the best French toast of my life). In the evening we ate once in the hotel (a very tasty 4-course menu, where our preferences were very well taken into account. For example, an alternative greeting from the kitchen was served for those who were not "fish fans"). We ate out once in Velden, and here too we would like to mention the great service provided by the reception team, who provided us with great local recommendations. Overall, thanks to the whole team - we were looked after very attentively, from reception to the service staff to housekeeping. Friendliness and a "never say no" attitude prevailed everywhere. We would love to come back in the future!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had a wonderful five nights here. The hotel was quiet during the week and there were plenty of sun beds overlooking the lake, which is lovely for a swim. The staff were great, as was the food and service. The evening meal in the restaurant was very pricey, but the more relaxed lakeside restaurant was reasonable. Our only disappointment was that it closed at 5pm most evenings. (I think because it was early in the season.) We asked for tea making facilities in our room as there was only coffee and this was provided. We thought there might be complimentary bottled water, but were told to drink from the tap, which we found a bit odd for this standard of hotel! The spa was huge and a lovely facility with stunning views of the lake. Our treatments were very good. All in all a very relaxing experience and we would definitely return.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip:Free pick-up from train station.
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Schloss Seefels exudes luxury in every aspect. Rooms are gorgeously appointed; staff exceedingly helpful; property meticulously maintained; it simply dies not get better than this! Breakfast exceptional and dinner delivcious - the daily menu, while pricey, offers a true culinary experience!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Room Tip:Balcony rooms offer Great Lake views; try the daily menu - you will be happy you did!
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Response from Hotel Schloss Seefels, Gästeservice/Empfang at Hotel Schloss Seefels
Responded 10 Feb 2025
Dear Johnst783, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are truly pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Schloss Seefels. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated our rooms, the helpfulness of our staff, and the care we put into maintaining the property. We are also glad that our breakfast and dinner made a positive impression during your visit. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another relaxing stay whenever you are ready. Warm regards from all of us here at Schloss Seefels
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This festival was superbly organized, a large number of excellent chefs were on site and we were treated to many different creations!
A unique experience.
What was offered here surpassed everything we have experienced and enjoyed before.
The friendliness of the staff was also of a natural warmth that cannot be overdone.
Many thanks to the entire TEAM!!!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Jede Kategorie ist zu empfehlen!
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Unfortunately, something went wrong with the booking at reception and when we arrived we were not properly noticed because three employees were giggling loudly in the background. Unfortunately, the service and friendliness on the beach has also deteriorated considerably compared to last year. The loungers and the mats are partly dirty, some umbrellas are wobbly and broken and there are also sometimes shortages of beach towels. There is no manager who has everything under control like the year before. The positives are the excellent cuisine, the service, the bar, the very informative, friendly boat driver and the housekeeping which works very well. All in all, it was a normal stay with reservations.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Kulinarisch ist jeder Tag und Abend ein Erlebnis.
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We stayed five days at Schloss Seefels for our family vacation. Upon arriving we checked into the rooms that are quite lived through and old fashioned, but that can be written of as the charm of the hotel. The rooms are very tidy and clean with generous amount of space. To highlight is definitely the view from our room, it is breathtaking, looking right out and over the lake.
The service is remarkable. Starting off from the front desk over the waiters up to the staff in the spa, everyone is immensely friendly, attentive and helpful. Especially kind and caring was Herr Salem in the main dining area, fulfilling any of our wishes.
However, the food is disastrous. The menu is outdated and not up to any trends, seasonal adaptions are non existent, the ingredients and components of the dishes are bought rather than freshly prepared in the kitchen of Schloss Seefels and ultimately not even prepared with a hint of love. For a five star hotel with such a top reputation this was more than disappointing and after the first lunch we skipped that meal of the day and looked for alternative restaurants for dinner.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hotel Schloss Seefels, Gästeservice/Empfang at Hotel Schloss Seefels
Responded 27 Aug 2020
Dear Mr/Ms M_Traveller_G Thank you for sharing your experience at the Hotel Schloss Seefels. We are very pleased to learn that our colleagues could make a difference and you found all team members friendly, attentive and helpful. Although it is very disappointing to read that the quality of food did not live up to your expectations. We are have brought up your feedback internally and it is our priority to look into this very carefully. We hope we will have the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future. Yours sincerely, Hotel Schloss Seefels-Team
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Unquestionably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. There will be bigger, more expensive etc hotels on the planet, but for relaxation, this is my pick. I think they have the most important criteria (for me), just right. The location right on the lake is beautiful, the decor is so tasteful, food was excellent, but their greatest asset is the staff. You can tell the training and customer service is of the highest standard. In my opinion staff can make or break a hotel and the management here have it just right. I genuinely can't wait to go back when I need a breather and a bit of pampering. From the welcome glass of champagne to the dip in the heated lake pool, love it !
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Super place for a grown up relaxing break.
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Responded 10 Feb 2025
Dear lilaB, Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are truly honored to be considered the best hotel you’ve ever stayed in. It’s wonderful to hear that our location, decor, food, and especially our staff made such a positive impact on your experience. We believe great service is at the heart of a memorable stay, and we're delighted that our team was able to provide the relaxation and pampering you were looking for. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another rejuvenating visit. Warm regards from all of us here at Schloss Seefels
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The location and ambience simply offer everything to feel good about. A suite exceptionally designed, overlooking the lake to the Karawanken. Lovingly designed welcome, the whole staff very friendly and accommodating. The spa unique, breakfast and dinner at Porto Bello a treat.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Everything is top notch from A to Z. I know the hotel before and after the renovation and I am totally surprised at how the house has been upgraded in all areas. It is probably difficult to find something comparable in Europe, if that is even possible. Many thanks to the entire team for allowing me to spend a few quiet and relaxing days in this house
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Date of stay: December 2023
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PRICE RANGE
$840 - $1,313 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustriaAustrian AlpsCarinthiaPortschach am Worther See
NUMBER OF ROOMS
67
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What are some restaurants close to Hotel Schloss Seefels?
Conveniently located restaurants include Goritschniggs Lunch Am Tag & Steakhaus Am Abend, Seespitz Restaurant & Living, and Restaurant Karawankenblick.
