das onkel fritz — Hotel in Gemeinde Spital am Semmering

We chose this place basically just because we needed a bad on our trip thru Austria, we expected nothing extra. But we were very pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice, helpful and great to talk to. Breakfast was just something else. The amuse bouche one-bite platters actually gave us some hard time as we were not the only ones at the hotel and we struggled hard so as not to wipe it ouy completely. Dinner menu was short but very, very good, for very fair prices. On top of that, every meal came with an herb flower (you shoud see the herb garden, I do confess, I stole a leaf of this and that a few times). The room itself was very nice, although the toilet needs a fan desperately and there should be a proper door in the bathroom. There is no fridge, which we would've appreciated a lot to have some cool drinks on our hikes. All in all, the building has its age but it is very clean, and taken care of. I was going to give it four stars because it has some small negatives too but what the hell, the attitude of the staff (owners?) made me give it five. Just don't expect a luxurious five star hotel because it is not one. Just a very pleasant family hotel. And do you really want...

A nostalgic return visit back to where my children, then age 5 & 7, learnt to ski in Spital 24 years ago.||We were so glad that this time, we chose to stay at Onkel Fritz.||It is a traditional family run (by Peter, Edith & Sabine) Austrian hotel in the village with everything that you need including heated ski-boot warmers.||We were 5 adults staying in 3 rooms - 2 x south-facing double rooms (Chamomile & Mint) with pretty views over the village towards the ski-slopes and one north-facing rooom (Marguerite) all with good en-suite bathrooms. ||The breakfasts were a complete hit with all of us - a superb choice for all tastes, beautifully & freshly prepared. ||We had a hire car so drove up to the middle station each day but if you didn’t, it would be possible to walk to the bottom lift in about 7 minutes. We enjoyed our short walks to restaurants in the evenings and in our opinion, Gasthof Polerus was the best place to eat.||Free WIFI worked fine & the Fritz Card gave us discount on lift passes & ski-hire.||I rate Onkel Fritz as ‘Excellent ‘ for the 3* hotel that it is....

Stayed at Das Onkel Fritz January 2020 for 3 nights and found it so quaint & cozy, like stepping back in time. ||Family run, Owners Peter, Edith and daughter Sabine are completely hands. Peter & Sabine on the desk and Edith in the kitchen. ||Reading the reviews on the breakfasts helped me book this and lived up to its expectations(Amazing) but do not miss out on an optional evening meal as excellent food.||Loved the owners comment "Well this is also our home and we want you to enjoy it as much"||Our room was en-suite, clean, comfortable with a great view and our own private sauna which was appreciated after a day skiing.||Short walking distance 5-10 mins to the ski hire shop and Gondola with discount cards from Fritz.||The Bar is such a relaxing way to end the day but take a good look around at the artifacts from over the years. ||You really must stay at the Das Onkel Fritz as you will not be disappointed and thank you again Peter and Edith. ...