Hotel Schloss Dürnstein  

We loved the town and the setting. We also thought the hotel itself was quite charming.

We found the restaurant to be only fair. We thought the beds were dated in decor and not particularly comfortable at all! We would recommend this hotel only because of the setting in the town and as a get away from the city.

Probably my best hotel experience ever (I travel about 15 % of my time and have done so for several years - I have lived in four countries and visited more than 50, so I have seen my share of hotels). The location is fantastic, service is great, the place is extremely tasteful - nothing like the bland, uniform mass of business hotels around the world. It is comparable to the Portuguese Pousadas in tastefulness and charm, but more lively, less museum-like than those, and with better cuisine. In a country with such poor culinary traditions as Austria, the fish dishes at Schloss Dürnstein were a delightful surprise - they seemingly have a very talented fish cook, who prepares delicate, modern, light and creative fish dishes. The meat dishes were still on the heavy, Austrian side, though.

The meat dishes in the restaurant were a bit on the heavy, traditional, Austrian side (as opposed to the fish dishes, which were up to high international standards).

Beautiful setting in Durnstein. Lovely hotel with character. Excellent swimming pools in and outside.

Insufficient general information and tv services in English.

Received upgraded room upon arrival, very beautiful facility. Dream-like view of river and valley from the outside dining area!

No complaints

We enjoyed everything at this hotel. The friendliness of the staff. The beautiful setting. The marvellous food & the wonderful indoor pool area.

A little too warm in the bedroom, a fan would be good.

Very nice location, nicely decorated both in the room or other premises (lobby, dining room, bar). Staff kind and helpfull, especially by the dinner - they prepared us a meal out of the menu - exactly as we demanded, very promptly, reasonable priced. Wellness also very nice.

technical facilities in the room - I can accept the fact that air- conditioning in the rooms probably would damage the historical style of the building. In fact - Lower Austria does not have so many tropic days in summer. But I do not see any reason that there is no minibar in the room.

Excellent location, best views of the Danube, quite charming

No air conditioning! Incredible for the price paid. I will not consider it in the future.

This castle hotel is more impressive on the inside than outside - and the outside is lovely! Some rooms are larger than others with higher ceilings, others may be smaller but have more windows or nicer views. In short, all the rooms are unique and ambient and one very much feels that they are staying in a castle. Every space is kept immaculately, with attention to detail in every cosy nook and cranny. The bar and foyer areas are lovely places to sit and enjoy a drink, and the spa area is a fully-equipped wellness area. The castle's location on the Danube in the heart of the Wachau region means that the whole experience of staying here is charming. The breakfast room and terrace are ideally located to enjoy a long leisurely breakfast. Staff are friendly and obliging. All in all, the castle well deserves its Relaix & Chateau status. Would check in again at the first available opportunity.

The Schloss has been cleverly adapted as a hotel and sits right on the Danube at the end of the street in this mystical village. It reeks atmosphere and takes one back to distant times past, but with all the modern facilities. Our suite was large overlooking the river and we were fascinated by the barges and cruise vessels as they battled their way upstream or glided rapidly downstream. The view across the river is of a seemingly timeless village nestled in the valley. It is simply a delight to have a snack, drink or dinner on the terrace above the fast flowing waters. The restaurant is exceptional for all meals and service courteous prompt and efficient. Parking is available in the private courtyard for no charge. We will return for a longer stay to give us the time to explore surrounding countryside and villages and simply to absorb the enchanting atmosphere.

Everything was very good. Excellent location, spacious comfortable room, good service, a gourmet restaurant.

Fantastic view of the Danube from the restaurant with excellent value for the 1/2 board package

Our room shower was very european and room window would benefit from a screen

Wundervolle Lage mit Blick auf die Donau von der Restaurantterrasse.Gutes Frühstücksbuffett,schöner Pool.Hotelleitung war großzügig.Ich habe für den Tag den ich früher abreiste einen Gutschein bekommen.

Es gibt sicher schönere Zimmer im Hotel.Die Eingangstür meines Zimmers hat wahrscheinlich den 30 Jährigen Krieg miterlebt und der alte Bauernkasten roch etwas moderig.Ich habe mich in diesem Zimmer nicht wohl gefühlt.