Seehotel Schwan

Stopped in Gmunden for two nights solo after travelling with a friend. I wanted a place to relax, enjoy the scenery, but still have a few things to see and this fit the bill perfectly! I went back and forth on whether to give 4 or 5 stars, but went with 5. Reason for 4: Rooms a bit dated, limited amenities, and no A/C. Reason for 5: Despite age of furnishings and design, room was clean and furniture in good condition; shower had good pressure. It was abnormally hot in August, but I was able to shut the sun out in the day, open windows at night and I had a fan delivered promptly so I slept well. In addition, I was upgraded to a double room with the best view that was just what I wanted! They also let me check-in a couple of hours early. I got food from the grocery store and enjoyed it from the balcony (hotel gladly gave me cutlery) - better view than any restaurant in town! I even got a bit of a fireworks show one night! Location is ideal - It is literally in the very centre across from the Town Hall - 15 minute walk to mountain lift; about 20 to Schloss Ort; and about 25 to the Strandbad pool (take your own towel); tram from station stopped outside. Breakfast was fantastic! Charming room with everything you need including cappuccino and sparkling wine! I doubt I’ll be back to Gmunden in the near future, but I would stay again and would recommend. It was a perfect spot to relax and decompress before heading home and back to the real world!

Friendly and very polite staff, parking for the car with extra money of course, bus to hallstatt and back, beautiful backyard with a swimming pool, very good breakfast, and if you ask to have a lake view is perfect! need to say more? One of the best!