Villa Mellon

The Villa Mellon, a picture perfect, chalet-style villa tucked in the gentle hills above Kitzbühel, was built by the Earl von Seilern. It was later purchased as a summer home by the Mellons, an American family who made their wealth in banking. The property is now leased by your gracious hostess, Herta Scheiterbauer, who fell in love with the villa, restored it to its original beauty, and opened it as a small hotel. In low season, breakfast only is served, but in high season dinner is also available. From the exterior, Villa Mellon seems to be a private home and inside the warmth of a home prevails. The rooms are decorated throughout with antique furnishings, fine paintings, fresh flowers, and gilt mirrors. There are a series of intimate lounges, a cozy library, a dining room overlooking the garden, and a sunny breakfast room. A staircase leads up to the pretty, individually decorated guestrooms. One of my favorites, number 5, is especially spacious and has two large casement windows overlooking the garden and out to the hills beyond. The guestrooms on the top floor are smaller but also very attractive. In summer there is an additional bonus: behind the villa there is a large garden with a lush lawn that is rimmed with mature trees and highlighted by an inviting, oval swimming pool. From the villa, it is about a 15-minute pleasant stroll down a small path to the center of Kitzbühel, one of Austria’s most beautiful villages.

Located in one of the most picturesque spots in Kitzbühel, you will find a precious gem of a hotel with an historic ambiance and a very personal touch – welcoming guests in every season of the year.

Would you like to celebrate your birthday with your nearest-and-dearest in a stately country house? – Then simply rent out the whole Villa Mellon, together with its staff and the chef – and look forward to experiencing a truly unforgettable occasion. The rooms and suites of this hospitable establishment, individually designed and featuring stylish furnishings, invite discerning guests to enjoy a stay here in any of the four seasons. In summer, the first highlight of any day is enjoying breakfast out on the terrace, while soaking in those luxuriant views of a glorious mountain panorama. From here you can step out onto the enchantingly landscaped grounds, featuring old trees, a garden chalet, numerous quiet, secluded spots and the big open-air swimming pool. The romantic Schwarzsee is virtually “just around the corner”, an irresistible enticement for those looking for a refreshing dip, while the lively, glamorous centre of Kitzbühel isn’t more than a five- or six-minute walk away – all the while breathing in that fresh, clear air.

During the winter season, guests appreciate, more than anything else, the very warm and comfortable lifestyle inside this old villa, originally built by Count Seilern in the style of the 18th century and acquiring many of its comforts and amenities through the Mellons, an American banking family who once made their home here. In both of the salons, as well as in the large library, you will hear the crackling logs of an open fire. The small, intimate wellness area, including a sauna and steam bath, adds the perfect finishing touches to a day filled with sporting joys on the slopes of Kitzbühel.

Be it summer or winter, the evening is very much about outstanding hospitality courtesy of Herta Scheiterbauer and the head chef, who personally make every effort to ensure the well being and satisfaction of each of their guests. The library (also known as “The Red Salon”) serves primarily for festivities within a narrower circle of friends and family, but also as a stylish backdrop for seminars and cultural events.