No air-conditioning was a challenge in early September.

Perfect location, great terrace. Antiques. Venerable.

Stayed in September 2025

This is a truly special property. Beautiful historic building and gardens. Outstanding customer service. The dinner in the restaurant was lovely. Truly a gem of a find, we will be back!

Stayed in August 2025

The shower went from hot to cold and back randomly, but older plumbing is to be expected in a historic old hotel!

Beautiful historic property filled with period pieces to honor its past. The facilities are updated though for your comfort! We ate dinner in the restaurant overlooking the Danube and it was wonderful. Breakfast was amazing too. Each room in the hotel is a treat: the restaurant, breakfast room, lobby, and halls. The location is just steps from the church, the start of the trail up to the castle and the cruise drop off if you come by boat (which I recommend, we took the DSGG from Krems and continued on to Melk the next day).

Stayed in August 2025

The shower water was either hot or cold. There was no in between and it could change without even touching the temp but these things aren’t unusual with old and historic properties. We didn’t mind but if thats an issue for you as a traveler, it might be a thing or it may have just been our room.

This was a historic old property. Part of it dated back to the 1200’s! Located centrally in the sweet little village of Dürnstein. The walls and hallways were filled with antiques and paintings telling of its heritage. The restaurant was wonderful and overlooked the Danube. There was also a lovely breakfast. The staff was kind and even accommodated us coming a day earlier than we’d originally planned.

Stayed in August 2025

Charming, historical, magnificent location plus the friendliest staff I’ve ever encounter in Austria. Wonderful breakfast and great meals. A true gem!

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was perfect

Stayed in July 2025

It would be great if the pillows and blankets were of higher quality for added comfort. Also, a soft-close lid for the toilet in the bathroom would be a nice touch.

Wonderful stay! The location is perfect – right in the heart of the city, close to everything. The service was outstanding, the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent with a great variety of options. The hotel itself is beautiful and full of historic charm. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

I would have preferred to have a kettle in the room

Comfortable, spotlessly clean , character hotel with added bonus of swimming pool. Breakfast and Dinner excellent. Location overlooking the Danube was particularly special. Staff were all helpful and friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

Great location and very serviceminded personnel

Stayed in July 2025

The property does not open its restaurant on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, nor does the guesthouse Blondel next door in the courtyard. As hardly anywhere else is open during the evening on those days in Durnstein we were left with the grand choice of one place to eat after 7pm because most places had closed by that time and of course everyone was stuffed in there. It may be OK if you had a car so you could go to nearby villages instead, but the whole of Durnstein seems to be closed and silent by 6. Appreciate the hotel staff need time off but it could be better organised in July, and it felt like the hotel did not put guests first; it was a nuisance - they could have put on a limited menu or swap the closed days so people had other options nearby.

A beautiful building full of antiques overlooking the Danube. It was very quiet and peaceful. The room (8) was large, with high ceilings, overlooking the river. Although it was hot and humid, no aircon was needed as there was a breeze from the river. The room was well appointed with full size toiletries, a decent hairdryer and lots of hangers. Water bottles were replenished daily. The breakfast buffet was great, varied, and organised by friendly staff. The reception staff were knowledgeable about the local area with maps and leaflets about the vineyards in English. The pool was set in a manicured garden by the cloisters, also very peaceful. The hotel is well placed for walking, cycling and exploring the vineyards.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Beautiful hotel in an atmospheric historic building. Friendly staff. Great location. Dinner was also fab

Stayed in May 2025

Not much information about the facilities. Shower not easy to control.

Fabulous location with rooms looking on to river. Lovely old building, beautifully restored but still charmingly old-fashioned. Excellent dinner.

Stayed in June 2025

Sadly the only disappointment we experienced, was the terrace restaurant. It was quite expensive for what we had … fair enough in a lovely hotel, we were expecting that …. However we were hoping that we were going to experience something really special. The Goulash was just large chunks of rather bland meat in a rich gravy but without much flavour. (Not at all like the Goulashes we’ve enjoyed in other places in Germany and Austria which have literally been bursting with flavour.) The chocolate nut cake for dessert was nice, but accompanied by “synthetic” cream not fresh whipped cream. Surprising for an expensive restaurant. The Apricot Pancake was a bit disappointing too. It was literally a tepid, slightly underdone pancake rolled with apricot jam inside and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. I’m pretty sure that a well trained Patisserie Chef should be able to rustle up something a little more imaginative with the same ingredients. It was nice, but sadly nothing special.

Breakfasts were lovely. Exceptional. So many choices and all fresh produce. There was nothing we could fault. Fresh fruit, meats and cheeses with fresh breads and mini pain au raisin or chocolate twists. Hot food included scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausages. Sparkling wine and coffee as much as you could wish for. The Junior Suite was absolutely delightful, overlooking the Danube, with a lovely big bathroom and separate WC. No air conditioning though, not even a desk fan. Thankfully though, we were able to have the windows wide open. The hotel has a beautiful outdoor swimming pool which is kept immaculately clean. Throughout the hotel there are interesting photos, paintings and artefacts dotted around. The hotel is conveniently located for shops and walks along the river. All in all it was a lovely stay - one we shall remember for a long time.

Stayed in June 2025

Unique

Friendly competent staff

Stayed in June 2025

A coffee made on a proper espresso machine would make the breakfasts perfect.

the location over looking the Danube is exceptional. The buildings are historical and the Hotel has a personal atmosphere as it is owned by a caring lady who is personally involved. It is a genuine and authentic Austrian atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2025

Some ants in the room, but this is just being close to nature

We love that place. Very helpful staff and great location, delicious breakfast, fantastic area with breathtaking views!

Stayed in May 2025

Some aspects of this hotel are a bit dated, but they add to the charm.

Staff were friendly, great breakfast, wonderful gardens, perfect location; great value all round! Also, the bikes that are available are perfect for getting around and visiting wineries

Stayed in May 2025

We expected a higher quality of the food in the restaurant, considering the prices are very expensive.

Perfect location, great view of Danube from the restaurant. Very polite and helpful staff. It was great that the hotel and all floors are accessible, as we had 2 babies with us.

Stayed in May 2025

the mattress was very saggy and uncomfortable on one side of the bed.

Beautiful, historic hotel, tastefully furnished with antiques excellent location excellent breakfast excellent staff Beautiful garden and view

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing to dislike.

Beautiful old historic building overlooking the Danube.

Stayed in August 2024

The room was on the smaller side. The vending machine was not replenished so there wasn't anywhere to buy snacks or drinks afterhours.

The view of the Danube from our room was spectacular! The hotel is very historic and a fun place to stay in Durnstein. Breakfast was wonderful. We enjoyed the pool on a warm day.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Cleanliness, exceptional hotel set up, excellent room confort (beds, pillows, bathroom, amenities), very kind staff, super breakfast and super good resturant

Stayed in October 2024

It is an old hotel, true to it's age so if you like this kind of stay then this is for you.

Location was perfect and Dürnstein is absolutely beautiful, would 100% return! Hotel was great, the pool was wonderful and the lounge area outside. We also dined in the hotel restaurant and the waiter we had (older gentleman) as absolutely great! A very quiet sleep. You can count on this not being a partying hotel so you'll get a great nights sleep. Fan also in room.

Stayed in September 2024

no coffee maker in the rooms and had to ask for it, no fridge either.feels a llittle desolate. reception and door close at 9 pm or so ad have to use the room key to get out. restaurant is closed except for a sparse breakfast. depsite these, will stay with them again: the hotel, thier staff( such sweet people) and location is that good

a monastery converted into a hotel and feels opulent with dated furniture and ambience.Staffs are extrremely helpful and do thier best to help:kudos to them. Excellent location, with parking and windows open out with a view of the danube. clean rooms, good bathrooms and comfortable beds

Stayed in August 2024