About this hotel
General information
Kaiserhof Kitzbühel is a four-star superior hotel at the foot of the Hahnenkamm, a few metres from the Streif downhill. The house began life around the turn of the last century as a private villa, later became the small Pension Montana, and in 1979 passed to the Richard family, who made it a four-star hotel two years later. It took its present name in 2005, when Christian Hofer took over, renovated it throughout and grew it from 37 to 51 rooms; a further 22 followed in 2012 after the neighbouring plot was acquired.
Interiors follow the Tyrolean country-house idiom, with Swiss stone pine furniture, carpets, hand-picked fabrics and a pillow menu. The hotel works as a sporting base for skiers, cyclists and golfers, balanced by a panoramic pool, saunas and an evening tasting menu. Two meeting rooms, Streif and Asten, cover 200 m² and hold up to 150 people. Reception is staffed around the clock, and the sister property is the Kaiserhof in Vienna.
Location
The hotel stands on Hahnenkammstraße in Kitzbühel, Tyrol, in a quiet yet central spot: the Hahnenkammbahn cable car is 50 m away, the town centre a five-minute walk and Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm station three minutes on foot. Salzburg, Innsbruck and Munich are the nearest airports, linked by shuttle, train or hire car, and the hotel can arrange an airport taxi on request. Guests arriving by car have a paid underground garage with charging points for electric vehicles.
Spa
The wellness area centres on a panoramic indoor pool filled with Grander water, with the red Hahnenkamm gondolas gliding past outside. Alongside are a Finnish sauna (90 °C), a gentler bio sauna built from reclaimed wood (65 °C), a steam bath scented with a different fragrance each day, an infrared cabin and a relaxation room with heated waterbeds. Massages are available at extra cost.
Sports & leisure
A compact fitness room has a multi-station and a treadmill. In summer more than 1,000 km of hiking trails and some 800 km of mountain-bike routes begin at the door, and the town itself has four golf courses (Eichenheim, Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith, Kaps and Red Bull Golf), with more than a dozen others nearby. Further options include climbing and via ferratas on the Kitzbüheler Horn, tandem paragliding, tennis at Austria’s largest outdoor clay-court venue, riding, and fishing and boating on Lake Schwarzsee. Winter adds over 70 km of cross-country trails, five toboggan runs (one floodlit), ski touring, freeriding and ice rinks.
For children
There is a playroom for children. Junior suites and suites sleep up to four with a sofa bed, and most categories can take an extra bed and a cot.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchen reinterprets Austrian classics around regional, seasonal produce.
- Kaiserhof Restaurant and Zirbenstube — chef Ernst Köstenbaumer’s evening tasting menu (88 points and two forks in the Falstaff guide), daily 6–9 pm; in the morning, a buffet of home-made dishes and local producers’ goods
- Bar & Lobby — drinks, snacks and wines from 11 am to midnight, with food served 12 noon–9 pm
- Sun terrace — breakfast, dinner and cocktails outdoors in mild weather
Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free dishes are prepared on request, and early starters can order a breakfast to take away.
Skiing
The hotel sits right by the piste: the Hahnenkammbahn valley station is 50 m away, and guests can ski back to the door. The Kitzbühel ski area offers 188 km of groomed slopes, the Streif among them. Lift passes are sold at reception, boots are warmed before the first run, ski hire and servicing are a few steps away, the ski school is next door, nearby practice lifts are free to use, and a ski guide can be arranged.
Pets
Pets are not permitted in the Double Room Allergy-Friendly category.
Rooms
The hotel has 73 rooms and suites in Tyrolean country-house style, with Swiss stone pine furniture, Egyptian cotton bed linen and high-quality mattresses. They sleep two to four guests.
Every room has a smart TV with streaming apps, free Wi-Fi, a minibar with fridge and kettle, a telephone, full blackout, a wellness bag with towels, bathrobe and slippers, and a bathroom with hairdryer and Grander water; suites and junior suites add a Nespresso machine.
Suite Emperor Maximilian
The largest suite, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a generous lounge, a dining table with leather armchairs, a kitchenette and air conditioning. Two terraces look out over the Kitzbühel Alps and up to the Streif; for up to four guests.
Suite with Balcony
Separate bedroom and living room with Swiss stone pine furniture and carpets, a whirlpool bath and a spacious balcony facing the Hahnenkamm slopes. Sleeps four with a double bed and an extra bed; a cot is available.
Suite without Balcony
A family suite with separate bedroom and living room with sofa bed, a whirlpool bath and a level-access shower, with a side view of the Wilder Kaiser massif. For up to four guests.
Honeymoon Junior Suite
The only one of its kind: a freestanding cowhide-clad bathtub facing the mountains, reclaimed-wood furniture, wooden floors, a loden-covered sofa and air conditioning. For two guests.
Junior Suite
Open-plan living and sleeping area with a sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the Hahnenkamm gondolas. For up to four guests.
Double Room Superior
Carpeted room with Swiss stone pine furniture, a sitting area with sofa bed and views of the garden or the cable car. For up to three guests.
Double Room Allergy-Friendly
Designed for allergy sufferers, with wooden floors, filtered air conditioning and pH-neutral toiletries; a terrace at ground level or a balcony above. For two guests; no pets.
Standard Double Room
Warm-toned room with Swiss stone pine furniture and a sofa bed, looking onto greenery with the Wilder Kaiser to the side. For up to three guests.
Double Room Classic
Compact twin-bedded room with air conditioning and a balcony facing the mountains or the town and the Kitzbüheler Horn slopes. For two guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.