Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden – the Leading Hotels of the World

What a lovely stay! The bar food and breakfast at the hotel are excellent. I especially enjoyed the Cheese and Ham Panini with French fries which were delicious, and the Apfelstrudel with vanilla ice cream was also excellent. The underground parking is secure and easily accessible with direct access into the hotel, which made arrivals and departures very convenient. The Beach Club and Spa and Wellness areas are both excellent and a real highlight of the stay. Breakfast was delightful, sitting outside with a view of the lake. The buffet choice was excellent and there is the added option to order items such as omelettes from the breakfast menu. Both rooms I stayed in had excellent views; either of the lake or of the castle, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommended for a relaxing and scenic stay.

We chose this hotel because of the wonderful memories we had from staying here a few years ago, when we celebrated my wife’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. The service back then was exceptional, which is why we decided to return to celebrate two very special milestones: my wife’s 55th birthday and our 30th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment. Although the hotel had been informed in advance about the occasion, our table at the beach restaurant was not ready when we arrived. We had to wait while it was being prepared, and the only table arranged for us was under a damaged canopy that could not be closed. When it started raining, we had to interrupt our celebration and move to another table. What disappointed us even more was the complete lack of response from the management. The restaurant manager never came to apologize or acknowledge what had happened, despite knowing it was a special celebration. Our friends had arranged a birthday cake for us. After dinner, we discovered that several pieces had already been taken from it, yet nobody even offered us the remaining cake to take with us. After checking out, I sent a detailed email describing the situation. More than two full days have now passed, and I have still received no response. Even more surprisingly, when we spoke to the reception during checkout, it became clear that our email had not even been read. I would like to make one important exception: the entire beach service team was excellent. Every member of the beach staff was friendly, attentive, and professional. They did a great job throughout our stay. Unfortunately, the lack of attention and accountability from the management completely overshadowed their excellent work. It is truly disappointing to see how much the level of service has declined since our previous visit.

Velden is a small summer resort for Europeans on shore of the Wörtersee. The lake is very peaceful and pretty, its water is warm. During the XVII century a noble man decided to build himself a house on a huge track of land on the lake shore. The house was later enlarged to a prestige mansion painted in the Schönbrunn fashion. After several owners and enlargements the mansion was converted into a hotel at the end of the XIX century. Although there are many traces of the original building, the temptation of using all the available real estate area, produced another enlargement of the hotel, this time in a brutalistic modern architecture style surrounding the whole complex. This last decision, from my point of view, ruined the hotel from the outsize. You can choose to have a room in the original mansion or in the brutalistic block. We had an oversized suite in the original part consisting of a living room, terrace and gigantic bedroom and compartimented marble bathroom with sauna. WiFi and AC worked well. Bedsheets are very good quality. Bath towels could be larger. A fantastic Spa with an indoor and outdoor pool plus gym and relax areas provide a pleasant stay. On the lakeshore a beach club with another pool and restaurant and bar completes the experience. Breakfast is served buffet style with many options. Staff are very kind and well trained. Sadly the complex has become huge. Any remnants of an intimate hotel have gone.

What a stunning location! We truly loved Schlosshotel Velden. We travelled with our children and my MIL and everyone had a great time. The food was great, the location was unbeatable. Beautiful, large rooms, with everything you could need. We walked through the town of Velden, rode E-bikes around the lake, went paragliding and even shot down to Lake Bled for a day. One of the highlights of the trip was a boat ride out to dinner in Maria Worth, which was so stunning. Had the best time and would not hesitate to go back!

Preliminary remark: For a review of my stay kindly watch my comprehensive video review on my YouTube Channel Truly Excellent Hotels & More (link can be found in my profile) & don't forget to subscribe for further reviews of Truly Excellent Hotels & More around the globe. Nestled in Velden on Lake Wörthersee, in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden is a luxurious retreat with a rich history dating back to its origins as a Renaissance castle in the late 16th century. As a member of the Leading Hotels of the World the Schlosshotel Velden is operated by Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences, which took over the ownership & management of the hotel in 2011. The hotel boasts 105 exquisitely designed rooms & suites, offering breathtaking views of either the castle garden or Lake Wörthersee. During my stay, I was allocated a Junior Suite Deluxe in the contemporary annex building. The Junior Suites Deluxe offer an expansive area ranging from 58 to 78 square meters & feature separate living spaces, king-size beds, lounge sofas, work desks, reading chairs, two flat-screen TVs & luxurious marble en-suite bathrooms. Additional amenities encompass touch displays for room control, complimentary Wi-Fi, a Nespresso coffee machine, a minibar, a complimentary bottle of water daily, & welcome sweet treats upon arrival. The white marble bathrooms, illuminated by natural light, feature dual washbasins, a freestanding bathtub, a rain shower, a separate toilet & bidet, as well as Falkensteiner branded bath products from dispensers. Spacious, furnished terraces, complete with a sun lounger & a table with two chairs, offer exceptional views of the historic castle grounds, the garden, & Lake Wörthersee. The Schlosshotel Velden was originally built in 1590 as a Renaissance castle for Count Bartholomäus Khevenhüller. After changing hands multiple times it became an inn after a 1762 fire, & was transformed into a hotel in the late 19th century. The Schlosshotel Velden is also known from TV due to its appearance in the popular German TV series "Ein Schloss am Wörthersee" (a Castle on Lake Wörthersee), which aired in the early 1990s. A sumptuous breakfast buffet is typically served in the elegant ballroom overlooking Lake Wörthersee or on the terrace in summer. During my stay, breakfast was relocated to the "Salons Restaurant & Atelier". The buffet selection includes fresh pastries & breads, spreads & jams, regional cold cuts & cheeses, smoked fish, cereals, yoghurts, vegetables, salads, fresh fruit juices, including those you can prepare yourself on a juicer, & hot breakfast dishes. À la carte breakfast dishes such as freshly prepared omelettes, Eggs Benedict, Austrian pancakes, or porridge are offered on a complimentary basis. The breakfast service was friendly, though it lacked efficient coordination. An underground tunnel conveniently connects to the hotel's beach club, which is located across the road in front of the hotel, featuring a

Everything about this hotel is first-rate. My fiancé and I stayed in a tower suite and were greeted with handwritten stationary congratulating us. The front desk was also outstanding and their Ritz training and influence is evident. Jean and Domen were there the majority of the time and I can’t say enough kind things about them. Lastly, having spent many years rehabbing sports injuries, this is hands down the nicest spa I’ve ever seen or experienced and my fiancé and I left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and appreciated. P.S. Don’t miss their brunch, it is truly spectacular!