We were there on a larger event. It is a very nice location…read moreinside a vineyard. New hotel and the location looks great mainly due to the surroundings. Whoever likes concrete in the middle of a fantastic nature he or she will probably like it. Everything was done spending a lot of money.nalos the place is expensive for the quality provided (wine taken out of this evaluation as I am not an expert on wine) Food: Unfortunattly the food does not live up to the expectations. Overall it was tasteless to put it mildly, was prepared nicely though. The food at lunch was prepared as a buffet with various courses. There was some mashed patatoes (kartoffelpuree) that was almost liquid and hard to eat with a fork. Chicken with gravy - the meat was very dry and lots of gravy with mushrooms. The mushrooms were ok. The entire food in its consistance rather liquid or very watery including the salads so I really did not see the need for that many forks on the table. The spoons however could be nicely used. They had various bread types, quite good and toghether with the precise 3 sorts of chees offered at the cheese bufet it saved the day. For the evening it was again the cheese that saved it. They served a menu withsome fish soup and some really I do not exagerate meat that was not done at all so really rare and in blood. And not only mine but for everybodies. Same salads from lunch were there. In general they try to seem as they would offer cuisine and they still have a long way to go. Service: The restaurant staff was very cold and distant, somewhat unfriendly if contacted. It seemed they they did not want to make contact with the customers and they avoided any eye contact or looking around. When asked for something sometimes (2 or 3 times) they replied they cannot do it now as they have sth else to do. Several times they said yes but they never brought anything. I guess there are some guys waiting for their coffee until today. Reception: not really trained to deal with multiple customers and various spontan requests. Rooms: very big and spacious. I personally do not like bare concrete walls, even if painted white. So cold atmosphere. In general this place lacks "love" and definitly training for all employees. I realise that this place is mainly for drinking wine, and I also feel that the other points require attention in order to create a nice feeling. No matter how many types of wine a place has in its cellars. The first thought was: wow here I will come again. That thought lasted until the first lunch. Then I thought, o well that was bad luck dinner will be better. Wrong! Than , well they cannot miss breakfast, this is easy going. Was ok, the guy made a very good omlett, hence the one star.

Very nice spa hotel with a great breakfast buffet. Rooms are modern, spacious and sparkly clean…read more We love to hang out on the pool and just chill and relax whilst snacks are being served and you can enjoy a good glass of wine from the great selection. D

The somm's at Benu have opened my eyes to the vast world of German and Austrian wines. I knew a few…read moreRieslings here and there but now I can add another Gruner Veltliner to the list. Nigl makes a very versatile, easily drinkable one. Apparently they have a hotel and restaurant on their property too. Would be pretty cool to stay, eat and drink yourself into a stupor at this locale. However for now,Ill enjoy the wine with Corey Lee's excellent cuisine...

This is the place to stay when you come to Durnstein, the location is simply unbelievable, built…read moreinside an old castle and literally steps from the Monastery, you will no doubt have an amazing experience, I mean, after all you are all the way in the Wachau, one of the most beautiful regions in the world, staying in an historical hotel surrounded by amazing views, buildings ruins and history. Keep in mind that the Wachau has been designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its history and beauty, you will be staying in a unique place on top of a rock overlooking the Danube. This is a whole different story, remember that the Austrians invented the croissant, you MUST have a chocolate croissant here....or many, it will be one of the highlights of your trip.

From the owner: Das 5 Sterne Hotel Schloss Dürnstein zählt zu den exklusivsten Adressen für einen Donauurlaub in…read moreNiederösterreich. Als erstklassiges Schlosshotel in Österreich direkt im UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe bietet dieses Wachau Hotel direkt an der Donau den perfekten Rahmen für einen stilvollen Urlaub in Dürnstein. Gäste genießen hier ein kaiserliches Frühstück im Schloss oder lassen sich im renommierten Schlossrestaurant verwöhnen. Besonders das Restaurant mit Donauterrasse besticht durch den unvergleichlichen Blick auf die Wellen. Zur Entspannung lädt das großzügige Schloss SPA ein, das Maßstäbe für einen Wellnessurlaub in Niederösterreich setzt. Neben der Erholung locken aktive Erlebnisse wie eine Weinverkostung in der Wachau, exklusive Bootstouren in der Wachau oder eine klassische Schiffsfahrt auf der Donau. Dieses renommierte 5 Sterne Hotel in der Wachau ist ein Juwel in Niederösterreich, das den Urlaub Donau in Österreich zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis macht.