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Hotel Schwarzschmied – Südtirol (bei Meran)

27. August 2017

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We’ve spent the other half of our vacation in southtyrol at Hotel Schwarzschmied which is located close to the beautiful city of Meran. It is surrounded by vineyards and the whole setting and design of the place is just extraordinary. The moment we entered our room I fell in love. The garden suite is one of the most beautiful rooms Schwarzschmied has to offer. The most amazing detail is the large bathtub with a view over the vineyards and church. Rarely I have felt so comforted and like home when entering a hotel room. I’ve been so tempted to spent there every minute of my stay and just the fact that everything else was so great as well. There is a great spa with three saunas, indoor and outdoor pool and best of it: there’s a yoga class everyday! Even my boyfriend tried it once and liked it. The Yoga teacher is exceptional and also gives great holistic massages which I’ve tried as well. Also, there are special activities everyday like guided hikes or cultural events. I can’t really say that I’ve hiked a lot but that surely didn’t keep me from enjoying the wonderful food they served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch was served in buffet form and you can choose from three courses for dinner. And guess what: one of the courses is always vegan or vegetarian. And if theres nothing on the menue which you like, you can always ask for another alternative and everybody will try their best to meet your wishes. I’m still searching for the right words but my whole stay I’ve just felt so very welcomed and cozy. I hope to be able to go back there some day.

Accomodation, Allgemein, Europe, Travel

Hotel Pfösl – Südtirol (bei Bozen)

26. August 2017

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As we opened our new Restaurant Mashery – Hummus Kitchen earlier this year, I’ve been craving for a relaxed, laid-back time in the mountains to recharge my batteries. And I couldn’t have made a better choice than Hotel Pfösl for that. They have renovated the whole place just a couple of weeks before we arrived. So I’ve seen pictures online but clearly had no notion what would expect me. The first impression already left me speechless. The whole place smells like stone pine and the decoration is stylish yet tasteful. But the room really has been overwhelming. We’ve booked the “Zirben Suite” which was just built a couple of weeks ago. All the suites do have huge windows with a panoramic view over the mountains. Also, besides the huge, comfortable bed there has been a large sun bed also overviewing the mountains. I could have spent our whole stay just laying there! Mrs. Zelger, one of the owners of the place, took some time and explained, how much thoroughness they’ve put into the renovation. It has been very important to them, that the modifications would be organic and won’t take away the charm and spirit of the place. And they did a damn good job! The concept of living in accordance with nature also extends to the kitchen. At Pfoesl they try to offer regional and seasonal food wherever possible. They even have their own vegetable and herb gardens and for breakfast, they offer tea made from those homegrown herbs which was delicious. In general, the menue has been great and very suitable for vegetarian and vegan needs. There has been an vegetarian or vegan option on the menue every evening and additionally, they offered more possible combinations based on the menue of the evening. Every evening, there has been a wide range of salads offered as a buffet and a three course menue which was served at the table. Also, there have been special events where you could choose from an awesome range of freshly baked bread from the old stone-oven. Also, one detail which I loved in particular was that there has been a juicer so that you could prepare your own fresh juice for breakfast which is the best start to the day. Back home, I’ve had great plans on how many kilometres I was going to hike each day but all the plans just faded, when I’ve seen the spa area for the first time. The indoor and outdoor wellness area sums up to unbelievable 2.000 m². This includes an panorama-infinity outdoor-solepool and 8 different saunas. There. I’ve spent most of my time at Pfoesl but also did some trips to bozen and the Karersee which have been great. All in all, I loved the time at Hotel Pfoesl and I could recommend it for everyone who is searching for nature, relaxation, exceptional staff and great food.

Accomodation, Europe, Travel

The Dude – Berlin

2. November 2016

The Dude Berlin is a small, beautiful boutique hotel with 27 rooms. It is located in a central but quiet neighborhood, but with excellent access to transit to all of Berlin. Most of the big tourist spots are very easy to reach, as it is close to transportation, and the transportation system in Berlin is just great. The Dude is perfect if you want to have a different experience from the hotel chains and looking for something more individual and charming. The staff is very friendly, attentive and helpful and they were always willing to give good recommendations and help the guests to get around the city. If needed, they also hand out maps and point out directions. The rooms as well as the whole hotel are very individual, contemporary and comfortable. You’ll find many lovely details. For example, the shower gel and shampoo are from Molton Brown. I love such things! The rooms in general are set up very well, they are comfortable and clean and the furniture is exclusive. Also, theres a nespresso machine and a mini bar. If thats not enough, you’ll find the excellent Brooklyn restaurant, where they sell high class american food like burger etc. The breakfast room is small but cosy and theres an a la carte selection with high quality breakfast to choose from like bread, pancakes, bircher musli and croissants. There’s even home made jams. Coffee and tea are both very good. I can really recommend The Dude if you are looking for a hotel which is special, with exceptional staff and a great location!

Accomodation, Europe, Travel

Villa Westend

1. November 2016

I’ve spent two nights at Villa Westend in September and learned, that the house is owned by Family Bruns since its building. For quite some time it has been leased but since this year its run by Family Bruns again. And you can tell, that they love what they do right away. To come clear: the furnishing is quite old and some of the bathrooms are plastik cubes within the room which I found quite funny. You’ll find the ground floor with the breakfast room and lounge even more appeiling. The furnishing is colourful, tasteful and unique. It’s planned to renovate the whole building and rooms within the next years. By the way: the breakfast has been great. There has been a choice of rolls, bread, various spreads, cheese, eggs, sausages, fruits, vegetables and so on. That goes with delicious coffee and tea. And the location couldn’t be better – the beach and the famous “Milchbar” are just a few meters away and there a even a few rooms with sea view. You can rent a bike in a store right in front of the hotel which comes in super handy if you plan a trip. All the restaurants, stores as well as the western beach are just minutes away. But the best thing about Vila Westendare its charming owners and staff. Absolutely everybody has been so sincere and helpful which makes you feel like home. Another great thing is, that the prices of Villa Westend are really fair in contrast to many other hotels in Norderney. This is due to the fact that the house is owned by the family since many years and the owners are not planning to compete with the many other hotels which are super fancy and impersonal but rather continue being a charming guesthouse. Therefore, if you’re looking for a individual, charming place with a perfect location, you’ve found the perfect place!

Accomodation, Europe, Travel

Hotel Lucrezia

3. August 2016

When finding my way to Hotel Lucrezia near Oristano I recognized, that the surrounding got more and more rural. As I later stepped inside the premises, I have been instantly overwhelmed by the beauty which surrounded me instantly. The old building was renovated and the several rooms are clustered around a beautiful garden. Each room I’ve visited had it own special style and I felt like they pour on the charm of a perfect combination of rustic and modern. Just take a look at the pictures- I absolutely loved it. The welcoming has been very warm and charming and I was served a nice welcome drink and snack which I had in the garden. I was lucky enough to stay a night at the garden vila which provided everything one could want for. The next morning I was amazed by the delicious breakfast. They prepared a fantastic Cappuccino and even if you are looking for a vegan breakfast you would be totally happy with the fresh Cabbiatta, virgin olive oil and different kinds of tomatoes. Hotel Lucrezia has been the most amazing and relaxing start for my holidays. Also, the Tripadvisor reviews are fantastic and worth taking a look if you consider to stay here.

Hotel Lucrezia

Via Roma, 14/a

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Accomodation, Europe, Travel

T Hotel Cagliari

3. August 2016

The T Hotel is located a bit outside the city. By feet, you can reach the center in 10 to 15 minutes. As I came with a rental car it was convinient, that I could park the car for free right across the street (there is a free parking lot for guests). The rooms are very modern and furnished in a clean way which I liked. There`s TV, Air Condition and a really nice, modern bathroom. Also, the breakfast has been the most extensive of the trip. There you can find everything from sweet to hearty, including all the classics and also some nice add ons like antipasti (oven tomatoes, zucchini etc), a variety of cheeses including Ricotta and a collection of cakes and sweets. The staff is very professional and requests are met immediately. In my opinion, the T Hotel is especially suitable for business trips, as it also offers conference rooms and the related infrastructure. There is also an extensive Spa area, which I unfortunately didn’t try as the beaches of Sardegna have been too tempting.

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