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We stayed at this hotel 2 nights to go to the Austrian Grand Prix F1 race. When we checked in, the staff was somewhat friendly, but seemed annoyed. When we got to our room, it was as if the cleaning staff had left in a rush. The decorative pillows were spread out in the room and it looked as though the room hadn't been fully reset from the previous guest. It was HOT (late June), there was an odd smell, and the mini fridge was emitting additional heat. Our room was on the second floor, which was level with the top of the parking garage. People could walk from the garage right into our open window if they wanted. There were some strange noises coming from outside, but we were so hot and really wanted our window open. The front desk ran out of fans on top of that. Breakfast was good and parking was easy. We did have some people in our group who had rooms with air conditioning and enjoyed a comfortable stay.

This was our first time visiting Graz, Austria, as a stop on our way to Vienna. The town itself is very charming, and the hotel is located just 18 minutes away from Arnold Schwarzenegger's hometown and museum in Thal, a great side trip for fans. We arrived at 1 AM, and the hotel reception was incredibly accommodating despite the late hour. Our room was surprisingly spacious, with a large living area that gave the impression of staying in a private home divided into suites. The many large windows and cozy layout added to the warm, residential feel. The bed was very comfortable, and the overall ambiance was relaxing. The lobby featured a large, comfortable seating area, and the staff throughout our stay were friendly and helpful. One thing worth mentioning is the choice of artwork near the room. Some pieces, particularly a painting of a woman pointing a gun at her head while having birthday cake, felt a bit unsettling and might be considered offensive to some guests. While art is subjective, this piece stood out as a strange choice in an otherwise peaceful setting. Overall, it's a unique and welcoming hotel with a lot of character,especially great if you're looking for something different from a typical chain stay.

We had a wonderful stay! The Wintergarten is beautiful and the breakfast is delicious. Highly recommend.

Wonderful historic Hotel & wonderful staff who spoke excellent English for us. Thank you