Rosewood to operate Schloss Fuschl in Austria

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Arabella Hospitality, a subsidiary of Schörghuber Corporate Group, to manage Schloss Fuschl in Austria, with a reopening scheduled in late 2023. Situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl, the property will mark Rosewood’s second property in Austria following Rosewood Vienna.

First used as a hotel space in 1954, Hotel Schloss Fuschl was initially constructed as a castle to serve as a country escape for Austrian royalty, with its original structure dating back to 1450. Across its fabled history, the resort has been acclaimed as a tranquil retreat for film stars and foreign dignitaries.

The reimagining of the 15th century landmark will see the renovation of 98 guestrooms, including 46 suites and six chalets. In addition, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl will be home to multiple restaurants and lounges as well as Asaya – Rosewood’s wellbeing concept, comprising eight treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness centre.

“We are pleased to continue our growth in Austria, with the addition of this lakeside property. Complementing the opening of Rosewood Vienna, the property expands our presence in this storied destination with a unique resort offering,” says Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group. “Reimagining and restoring historic spaces has become an integral part of Rosewood’s brand DNA, and we are honoured to be entrusted with continuing the legacy of this notable property.”

This is the second partnership between Arabella Hospitality and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, with the brands currently working together to debut Rosewood Munich. The two groups are committed to protecting Rosewood Schloss Fuschl’s deep heritage while modernising the resort experience, celebrating the intersection of both old and new – in keeping with Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy.

Florian Schörghuber, co-CEO of Schörghuber Corporate Group, comments: “My family is once again investing heavily in the substance of this magical place and in its soul. Along with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts – who, with their A Sense of Place philosophy, are the perfect partner for Schloss Fuschl – we will lead our hotel into a new, successful era and secure and expand it as a home of exceptional hospitality and equally as an important economic contributor to the province of Salzburg.”

Karl-Heinz Pawlizki, CEO of Arabella Hospitality, adds: “I am delighted that, in addition to Rosewood Munich, we will now also entrust Rosewood Schloss Fuschl to our internationally renowned partner Rosewood for management. Rosewood is the perfect luxury hotel brand for the tradition-rich castle with its spectacular location on Lake Fuschl. We are convinced that together we can successfully position it in the European luxury resort segment after the extensive renovation. Rosewood’s values and culture are an excellent fit with ours. We are already looking forward to welcoming the first guests from all over the world in Munich and at Lake Fuschl.”

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is the latest hotel announcement for the Rosewood brand, adding to a strong pipeline of projects set to open in Europe in the coming years in Amsterdam, Munich, Rome, London and Venice. The property will join the brand’s existing portfolio of hotels and resorts across Europe, including Rosewood Vienna; Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany; Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris; Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid; and Rosewood London.