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Hotel Esplanade

3.0 star property

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Alfresco dining
Reception
Panoramic Double Room, Lake View | Exterior detail
Alfresco dining
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kursaalgasse 5, Gmunden, Oberösterreich, 4810
  • Place, Traunsee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Traunsee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traunsee Promenade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Linz (LNZ-Hoersching)
    ‪45 min drive‬

About the neighborhood

Gmunden

Hotel Esplanade is adjacent to popular attractions such as Traunsee and Lake Traunsee. The 13 rooms at this 3-star hotel include sitting areas, minibars, and Smart TVs.

What's nearby

  • Traunsee - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Traunsee - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Town Hall Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gmunden Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Traunsee Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gmunden Station - 3 min drive
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dollmanns - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Das Forst - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meteora - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Sonett - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪China - Town - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Esplanade

Guests of Hotel Esplanade enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is offered for EUR 20 per day. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This hotel also has an ATM.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 43-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and hair dryers. Other amenities include sitting areas, minibars, and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Panorama

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Esplanade Hotel
Hotel Esplanade Gmunden
Hotel Esplanade Hotel Gmunden

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Esplanade?

Hotel Esplanade provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Esplanade?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Esplanade on Apr 5, 2026 start from $186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Hotel Esplanade?

This hotel is located in Gmunden, just steps from Traunsee and Lake Traunsee, and within a short walk of Gmunden Town Hall. You'll also find Traunsee Promenade and Gruenberg Cable Car less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Esplanade?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 20 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Esplanade feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Esplanade doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Esplanade?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Esplanade a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a soaking tub and a minibar in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Does Hotel Esplanade have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Esplanade have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Esplanade doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel Esplanade allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Esplanade for a fee of EUR 15.00 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Esplanade?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Esplanade?

The closest major airport to Hotel Esplanade is Linz (LNZ-Hoersching), which is about 28.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Esplanade?

No, at Hotel Esplanade, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hooi Lai, Newark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff, great breakfast and amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located downtown and on the lakefront. Clean and friendly service. No air conditioning in room and common areas. Good breakfast. No coffee/ tea service or refrigerator in room. Safe box in room didn't work, and not secured to closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SU SIM

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Brad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plus~Good location on the lake, friendly & helpful receptionist. Hotel good condition. Negative~Expensive garage parking next door to hotel, weak breakfast, bed pillows bad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warmly recommended!

Easy self-check-in, spacious room with stunning views. Great location, and quiet room. Everything was perfect! We were very grateful for being alllowed to bring our doggies. Best breakfast buffet ever! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic hotel on the Gmunden see Nice breakfast in a very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr J L

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Benicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at the hotel. The room is clean and breakfast is super delicious and healthy with lots of varieties of meat, egg dishes, bread types, etc. The personnel is very friendly and eager to help. We truly enjoyed our stay in the hotel and wanted to extend our stay for 1 more night but unfortunately no rooms were available. We shall definitely be back !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The hotel got in touch before we arrived to ensure that there was someone available to meet us. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, providing tips on good places to eat and to visit locally. The breakfasts were outstanding! Note that the hotel has limited facilities, essentially providing bed and breakfast, which was perfect for what we needed during our stay. There is a myriad of good places to eat in walking distance of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chiew Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the hotel allocated a lake view room without telling us that we need to pay extra for the “upgrade”. End up we need to pay additional €36 for the upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liselotte, CASTRO VALLEY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Egmont

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, but no free parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathrin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing !!!!!!!

Was a Little hard to find with no parking on site. But just park in the parking garage and the hotel will give you a discount and in/out privilege. Check in was quick and easy and our room was huge with a queen and a sofa bed and it had 2 bathrooms!!!!! Was amazing and so helpful with 3 adults. Absolutely most beautiful view from the little balcony. Little fridge in the room. No air conditioning but a Fan is available in the room. Room was not hot as the weather was cool the days before we arrived. Room was clean and beds comfortable. Since you are directly at the promenade you are right in the middle of everything. Shops, lake, beach,restaurants and boat rentals. Service was excellent and the breakfast Terrasse just has an amazing view if the lake and surrounding mountains. The breakfast was amazing and had a nice selection of cold cuts, cheese and smoked salmon. Great coffee and of course bread and rolls. Truly enjoyed our short visit and would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

HERMANN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel from Hell/ The Shining

Do not stay here!!! The pictures are not at all what is the reality. It’s not even a hotel it’s a single floor in an apartment building. After 4:30pm there is no one at the place. I got in the elevator to go check in and noticed there was a paper taped to the door with my name on it. Asking me to call this number to check in. After calling I was told there was no services/ restaurant no one till 7AM the next morning. After finding the key to the “hotel”. bad vibes. Smelled of dirty laundry and cooked cabbage I felt like I had just entered the hotel from the movie the shining. The room looks nothing like the pictures on the site and the balcony opened to the back alley not the lake Since this is the last trip with my daughter before she goes back to school, we decided to not stay there. We called the management back to inform them we were not going to stay and needed a refund. We were told since they already collected the money they could not refund us, as well as “not liking the room” is not a good enough excuse. I think I should get a refund since I booked a lake view room and got the alley etc. No check in, not even a real hotel, horrible smell, sketchy bad vibes, everything you don’t want. Thankfully a little down the road we found a spot to stay at the “ Seegasthof hotel Hois’n Wirt” where we had a very nice meal, good room, amazing lake views, and such nice staff. They even let us use their private beach for the next day. Save yourselves the headache and don’t stay here.
Entry to the Hotel
Hotel floor in apartment building
Dirty smelly hallway/elevator
Balcony view of alley
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience at Hotel Esplanade

Very friendly and accomodating...great breakfast buffet....perfect location...
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location was everything

Definitely son the smaller side but an exceptional location and view from our room— The continental breakfast was lovely as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

JUAN FERNANDO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, we'll be back! :)

We had a great time at the hotel and in Gmunden in general. We got a room with an impressive view of the lake, great service and good recommendations from Laura at the front desk. Very good breakfast and very good service there too. Convenient location in the centre of the village, I definitely recommend the grilled fish stand about 500 m from the hotel on the lake shore if you want to try local street food. Parking was convenient, in an underground car park beneath the hotel. The front desk hours are limited, so make sure you call ahead if you are planning to arrive after 4:30 pm, they will give you all the information you need for a quick self check-in. The rooms are clean and spacious, I had never heard about Gmunden before this trip and now I’m looking forward to the next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views of the lake

The staff were very friendly and courteous and the hotel was wonderfully located directly on the lake. Wonderful weather certainly helped the few days there
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and hotel facilities. The hotel staff was super friendly and easygoing. Breakfast was rather average with not great selection and strange attitude of the lady in charge. Overall super positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lage. Saubere Zimmer. Freundliches Personal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024