This building was supposedly a hunting lodge for the Bishop of Salzburg. The interior still has a 17th century feel, with low doorways and original dark wood panelling. (See attached photo.)

The rooms are off a common area on each floor and while each room has its own modern bathroom, some of them are across the common area. The beds were very comfortable

The location is not convenient for skiing (a good distance out of town), but we were there in summer, and its position at the head of the lake is beautiful.

We ate inside the hotel most nights, where the food was good and typically Austrian. On the last night we ate at the one-star Michelin restaurant on the grounds, Mayer's, which some of my family rated as better than the two-star Landhaus Bacher in the Wachau.

The hotel is run by Herr Mayer's wife who was very helpful. The desk was not always manned throughout the day giving this hotel more of a Bed & Breakfast feel.

My whole family agreed that this was one of the best hotels of this trip.

We stayed over Easter at the Schloss Prielau, and was very pleased with all aspects of this small intimate hotel. The double room was very comfortable, great beds, homely furnishings and a large ensuite bathroom. The hotel was spotless including rooms and common areas. Whilts the common lounges on each floor are dimily lit , it only adds to the charm. The staff excelled in every manner and were very helpful yet discreet.

The hotel is located about a 20 min walk from the main center of Zell am See but this is identified on their web page. The adjoining resturant Mayers, is a fine dinning resturant, whilst it is very expenisive the food and service is truley magnificent in every way and i would recommend it very highly.

The hotel i would describe is a small and intimate one and i believe the website depicts a true desciption of the hotel.

I would highly recommended this hotel.

The Castle is suberb with beautiful rooms, comfortable beds and fantasic breakfast. It is extremely clean and quiet. The staff are very friendly and Mrs. Meyers went out of her way consistently to help us with anything we needed and was very informed on skiing and local attractions. The adjoining restaurant is outstanding in quality of food and service. This establishment is perfect for those who venture off the package holiday path.

Expensive.
No satellite TV as advertised.
Too far from town centre. (No hotel shuttle to town dont let the host organise a taxi for you they charge 12 Euro claiming it is a cheap rate however local cabs charge 8 Euro.)
No staff after 6:00 p.m.
Bathrooms in common hall not part of room.
Offered tea by the hotel host on arrival after carrying my own luggage upstairs (no lift)and was charged 4.40 Euro in final bill!
Poor lighting.
Smelly.
Breakfast was good.
Surrounding area pretty.
Cant believe this 4 star..
Nice web page dont be fooled..