Going boutique-style in Europe can mean one or all of the following: A cozy atmosphere, personalized service, unique architecture and style, regional cuisine and, in the case of one of the properties below, a history dating back to the 11th century. You can get yourself to Europe, but the following hotels will help you to actually stay there.
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Austria
Set by the Austrian Alps on the breathtaking blue waters of Lake Fuschl just outside of Salzburg, the highly anticipated Rosewood Schloss Fuschl officially opened this week. The restored 15th-century castle is comprised of 98 guestrooms including 42 suites and six lakeside chalets, set at the gateway to Salzkammergut, an Austrian region of lakes and Alpine ranges. Rosewood Schloss Fuschl marks the ultra-luxury brand’s second property in Austria, following the opening of Rosewood Vienna in 2022.
At this former hunting lodge for the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, today’s guests enjoy guided fishing excursions on the lake, forest foraging with an expert herbalist, and local-led cooking demonstrations in nearby alpine huts; complemented by a bespoke Asaya Spa rooted in Austrian wellness philosophies, and a leisure beach club, Schloss Fuschl See Club, with direct access to the water.
From alpine breakfasts, lunch, and dinners featuring local products, to afternoon tea with seasonal strudel sessions, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl presents a dynamic food and beverage destination, ranging from Salzkammergut-inspired cuisine to seafood delicacies from nearby farms and suppliers, with a collection of six food and beverage outlets including Schloss Restaurant, serving both hearty classics and innovative dishes like the Blunzn Gyoza with sauerkraut and beurre blanc and a saddle of Mattigtal lamb with black truffle. rosewoodhotels.com/en/schloss-fuschl-salzburg
Coquillade Provence
Within the Luberon mountains of Provence, an 11th-century Cistercian hamlet seemed lost to time until 2008, when Swiss visionary Andy Rihs revived the spot as a hotel that today stands as a paragon of sustainability and luxury, achieving global acclaim, securing titles such as France’s best resort by Travel + Leisure, five-star recognition in Forbes Travel Guide as well as receiving the prestigious, new two-key distinction from Michelin Guide this year.
As it continues to evolve, the Coquillade Provence—loved for its sylvan location amid fields of lavender and undulating vineyards—is now enhancing its allure with five new opulent suites, providing a quintessential Provencal living experience complete with spa treatments and personalized services, making them a sanctuary within one of the region’s most coveted destinations.
The new suites, ranging in size from 645 square feet to 1,614 square feet, are in a separate wing of the resort with its own private entrance, and offer direct access to the resort’s spa—enabling guests to customize their well-being programming. Spacious and private, these suites are singular in their design and size for the Luberon. Uniquely named after a nymphe—Cyrene, Ida, Elysia, Daphne, and Cassiopee—each suite tells its own enchanting story, adding a touch of mythical charm to the stay.
The gardens surrounding the suites are filled with Provencal flora, from oleander and rock rose to rosemary to cypress, olive, and cane apple trees. Even indoors, sunlight and the scent of lavender and pine trees waft in through the floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. The new suites form the perfect trifecta of accommodations at the 69-room “destination within a destination” that is Coquillade Provence. coquillade.fr/en
Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, French Riviera
Long a de rigueur destination among sunseekers spending their summers on the French Riviera, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc‘s 31 fabled seaside cabanas—originally opened in the 1930s—have been refreshed for the 2024 season with a new line of furniture created by world-renowned interior designer Francis Sultana.
The new look features aluminum furniture in summer colors, bamboo style, with a contemporary design paying tribute to the Riviera style of the 1960s.
At the heart of each cabana, a wooden table with a ceramic top, serves as the centerpiece for gourmet lunches under the shade of the umbrellas. The cabana floors have been entirely redone, featuring beautiful sand-colored travertine, while the sage-colored exterior and interior woodwork blends seamlessly with the colors of the landscape.
The cabana refresh is part of an extensive renovation program that also saw the renovation of 34 rooms in the historic Hotel du Cap building and Les Deux Fontaines residence. In a subtle blend of tradition and elegant modernity, the historic Hotel du Cap building’s guest rooms retain elements dating back to the hotel’s opening in 1870 as towering ceilings, molding, period chandeliers, and Louis XV furniture are accentuated with contemporary touches.
Part of the Oetker Collection, the hotel offers 111 gorgeous guestrooms, designed with French panache and situated in three different locations around Hotel du Cap, in the original Villa Soleil, the Eden-Roc Pavilion with the sea right below, and the more private Les Deux Fontaines residence, with its especially fresh and light interiors. oetkercollection.com/hotels/hotel-du-cap-eden-roc
