SOULSISTERS'

Location: Kaprun, Austria

Soulsisters'

Once upon a time there was the Hotel Antonius, a venerable establishment in Kaprun, Austria. Already run by the second generation of the family, the sister duo Jessica and Jennifer Leitner-Reitzer recently took over. The two young women are not only perhaps the youngest hotelier duo in Austria, they're also very passionate about what they do. And they have not only given their parents' hotel a new name and a new look, but also a completely new character. The harmony of contrasts is at the heart of the design. Clear, modern lines meet warm textures, a welcoming atmosphere is combined with comfort and innovation meets tradition, even in the kitchen.

SOULSISTERS'
Schlossstraße 39, 5710 Kaprun, Austria
Tel.: +43 6547 7670
Web: soulsistershotel.at
Price: Doubles from € 300

Parkhotel Bellevue

Location: Adelboden, Switzerland

Tourism Adelboden, Lenk-Kandersteg

Where better to spend your summer vacation than in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland? Here, where the heat of the city doesn't stand a chance thanks to the altitude, you will not only find the classic Adelboden with its wooden chalets. The Parkhotel Bellevue is also a hotel that breathes classic mid-century style. Italian furniture classics, unique design pieces, the hotel's sleek façade and the legendary Gruebi bathroom from the 1930s bear impressive witness to the hotel's long history. Summer at the design hotel is extremely varied. Not only can you swim in the 50-meter pool, but you can also go on extended hikes. In the hotel, you can enjoy original pieces by Fritz Hansen, Carlo Mollino and Charlotte Perriand. Here, you can walk across herringbone parquet and kilim carpets. And you can enjoy the hotel's excellent cuisine.

Parkhotel Bellevue
Bellevuestrasse 15, 3715 Adelboden, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 33 673 80 00
Web: bellevue-parkhotel.ch
Price: Doubles from € 380

Hotel Alpenstern

Location: Oberdamüls, Austria

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Summer in a design hotel by star architect Johannes Kaufmann and designer Stefan Glettler? Why not! Situated at 1,580 meters, the hotel is a prime example of modern Alpine hospitality. The rooms and suites offer impressive mountain views. Held in the colors green and purple, they are cozy hideaways. The hotel has also made a name for itself among connoisseurs. Chef Peter Bischof, his sister Corina and her husband Maximilian are now also setting new culinary accents. In addition to the uncomplicated Genusshalde restaurant, they also offer the fine dining restaurant Löffelspitze. Here, they create extraordinary dishes together with co-chef Sandro Abel. To make your summer retreat in the mountains perfect, all you have to do is head out the door. Numerous hiking trails and mountain bike routes start here.

Genießerhotel Alpenstern
Oberdamüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Austria
Tel.: +43 55 10 513
Web: hotel-alpenstern.at
Price: Doubles from € 280

ARUA Private Spa Villas

Location: Merano, Italy

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Heavenly views, bespoke elegance and absolute privacy: the ARUA Private Spa Villas make it possible! While you seem to float above Merano in the infinity pool, you leave everyday life far behind. Peace and quiet can also be enjoyed in the six contemporary villas. Despite their modern aspirations, they blend perfectly into the surroundings. The changing light throughout the day has an almost theatrical effect. Everything's perfectly staged. And nothing is left to chance. Think Bauhaus meets mountain cottage. The pièces de résistance are Penta lamps and pieces by Gessi & Karol.

ARUA Private Spa Villas
St. Peter, 17, 39019 Tirolo BZ, Italy
Tel: +39 0473 931020
Web: arua-villas.it
Price: Villa from € 885

the cōmodo

Location: Bad Gastein, Austria

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The spa town in Salzburg, which was already popular in imperial times, is currently experiencing a renaissance. This is not surprising, as the sleepy village is a wonderful place to relax. Nature surrounds you at every turn. A touch of nostalgia wafts over everything. And yet the vibe is modern. Yoga, wellness, art and farm-to-table cuisine underline the aesthetic. Nature also plays a major role in the hotel. It's brought inside through huge window fronts. Viennese coffee house style, 1960s flair and playful mid-century aesthetics contribute to an unforgettable summer at the design hotel. And there's top cuisine by chef Max Jensen from Berlin!

the cōmodo
Kaiserhofstraße 18, 5640 Bad Gastein
Tel: +43 6434 30432
Web: thecomodo.com
Price: Doubles from € 245