Gasthof Herrnhaus — Restaurant in Brixlegg

If it weren’t for the issue of church bells ringing all night right next to the hotel - plus the disappointment of the hotel’s restaurant being closed when we were there - I’d rate this place 4/5. The rooms are comfortable with good large double beds and excellent bathrooms, although there’s the negative of the crazy recent architectural feature of a glass bathroom door, which obviously risks waking anyone else in the sleeping area if the light’s turned on at night. Other positives are easy parking, a good included buffet breakfast, and the Herrnhaus being a sweet old building which has charming traditional dining areas. This was a key reason we chose this hotel. In fact when I confirmed the booking, the reply suggested making a restaurant booking. But when I tried, the answer came back that the restaurant would be closed the evening we were staying - even though the restaurant is listed as one of the hotel’s attractions in its advertising. There was no warning that it would be closed as I made the booking. The small village doesn’t have many other dining options. ||But the real killer was the church bells next door, which rang on the hour and every quarter throughout the night. The hotel isn’t air-conditioned, so if you open the windows for fresh air, you can’t sleep for the noise. The only solution was to close the windows, which at least muffled the sound - but if the weather had been warmer, this solution would have been stifling. Unforgiveably I asked the hotel receptionist when checking in whether the bells would be ringing through the night and she said no they wouldn’t.||The local church should of course share in the blame for ruining the experience of visitors. Many churches in built-up areas don’t ring their bells between late evening and morning. Why can’t the one in Brixlegg...

Stayed one night following a coverage on german speaking Servus TV (it is a pitty that we did not know the property before that program). Called late one night, made the booking. Friendly and straight forward; no complicated email back and forth. Very trustworthy. Arrived and parked our car behind the place on their own parking lot. Large enough also for a long vehicle and free of charge. Were greeted by the owners upon check-in which is already a first courtesy and starts making you feel at home. Went up to our room; very modern and yet with the cosy alpine touch. Fabrics and materials all of highest quality. Especially the bed: a heavenly sleep was awaiting us. The highlight: dinner - the Groumet Menu. Beyond imagination - just gorgeous. A very well composed menu with local ingredients (herbs from the owner's garden!), attention to the detail and top notch beef from one of the worlds premium suppliers. The wines: a discovery - we went for the recommendation to have one glass per course. An enjoyable journey through the wine richness of Austria. Had a few last glasses at the bar. Breakfast: all you need and all in excellent quality once again. Eggs and bacon cooked to order - never had such well cooked breakfast bacon (very thin and crispy!). A dream to stay there and, it is indeed home away from home. Will come back with friends...

Stayed one night following a coverage on german speaking Servus TV (it is a pitty that we did not know the property before that program). Called late one night, made the booking. Friendly and straight forward; no complicated email back and forth. Very trustworthy. Arrived and parked our car behind the place on their own parking lot. Large enough also for a long vehicle and free of charge. Were greeted by the owners upon check-in which is already a first courtesy and starts making you feel at home. Went up to our room; very modern and yet with the cosy alpine touch. Fabrics and materials all of highest quality. Especially the bed: a heavenly sleep was awaiting us. The highlight: dinner - the Groumet Menu. Beyond imagination - just gorgeous. A very well composed menu with local ingredients (herbs from the owner's garden!), attention to the detail and top notch beef from one of the worlds premium suppliers. The wines: a discovery - we went for the recommendation to have one glass per course. An enjoyable journey through the wine richness of Austria. Had a few last glasses at the bar. Breakfast: all you need and all in excellent quality once again. Eggs and bacon cooked to order - never had such well cooked breakfast bacon (very thin and crispy!). A dream to stay there and, it is indeed home away from home. Will come back with friends...