The reception desk was very welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious and well furnished and the dining was very good. The top floor, where clothes are not required, has saunas and an outdoor swimming pool. We can recommend this hotel but it is somewhat expensive.

I stayed there for one night and everything is excellent. I would say this is like 5 stars hotel and i love it. Everything was excellent from staff over room to services and breakfast. I just warn backpackers, expect pay price for such excellency, thats only pity that is not overpriced but on high prices.Every room has view for Donau... More

If you don't pay up extra but choose the somewhat cheaper rooms (which are still rather expensive) you get dumped in the old tract where rooms are darkish, smelly and a bit scabby---don't know about the other ones ("Genießerzimmer"). Most of the place looks onto the heavy-traffic Wachau road though some trees fence you off a little. I rented an... More

First time stay of two lovely nights and we will be back. Great, huge room in the Smargard class with panoramic view of the river and castle. Awesome rooftop spa with saunas, pool, relaxation room nice and warm for naps. Very good ala carte menu. Breakfast buffet terrific.

Fabulous place in the fantastic location! I would definitely rate this hotel as a four-star one. The rooms are spotless and very bright. We booked an upgraded room and the first room we were shown in was a three-level one. It was very modern and comfy, but the stairs are too specific a feature to fit all guests. The second... More

This is in a beautiful area, only 5 minutes walk outside Durnstein, so perfect for seeing the very pretty village after the majority of tourists have gone. Quite a big hotel, so it was a bit of a walk to our room on the edge. Lots of recommendations for things to do, wine tasting, walking tours, pre-breakfast tai chi on... More

Very beautiful hotel, friendly staff, spacious rooms with beautiful views. The place was a little quite and children did not seem very welcome...though the staff was very helpful and sweet towards them. The best part was fruit laden trees in their gardens which the kids really enjoyed. We did not get a chance to experience their spa, but it seemed... More

Review of Gartenhotel Weingut Pfeffel, Durnstein, Austria If the little touches make all the difference in a hotel experience, then the Gartenhotel Pfellel in Durnstein, Austria has a lot to learn. What did they not offer? Decor that matched the price, a location close to something to see and service that equals what we have found everywhere else in Austria.... More

We really lucked out on this hotel. We were travelling day-to-day in Austria and planned to cycle on the Danube but couldn't find anywhere to stay from Melk to Krems. This quiet hotel just outside of Krems in Durnstein was amazing. The hotel was recently renovated in 2010, and while we were in the old wing, the rooms here were... More