Fodor's Expert Review Schloss Prielau
Hofmannsthalstrasse 12, Zell am See, Salzburg, A-5700, Austria
Attentive hosts Anette and Andreas Mayer take extra special care of their guests in this fairy-tale castle, with its turreted towers and striped shutters. Some of the elegantly furnished rooms, decked out with traditional carved-wood furniture, can be a bit dim because of the narrow windows. But the service will make you feel as if you're the newest member of royalty to take up residence here. The hotel restaurant offers standard fare, while the award-winning Mayer's gourmet restaurant serves more sophisticated cuisine. You can rent the whole castle for an unforgettable event.
PROS
- eye-popping architecture
- very personal feeling
- private lake beach is only five minutes' walk
- private lake beach is only five minutes' walk
CONS
- 20-minute walk to town
- no elevator
- no Internet access in rooms
- no air-conditioning ( a lack that is common in most Austrian mountain hotels)
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov., Free breakfast