Gasthof Hochalmspitze
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The Gasthaus Hochalmspitze is an English-run hotel and restaurant in the picturesque Malta Valley in Carinthia, close to the Hohe Tauern National Park. It is an ideal base for all outdoor activities
in summer and in winter.
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The hotel in general
We are an English couple running a small friendly Gasthof where we welcome visitors from all over the world. We have specific facilities for bikers, hikers, and those who enjoy outdoor activities and winter sports. We have 22 rooms (49 beds) and can take groups of up to 40 or so, including parking space for a bus. We offer B & B and Half Board as well as specific packages for groups. We are part of the Hohe Tauern National Park Card Scheme offering excellent reductions on a range of activities and attractions.
Hotel location
We are based in the Malta Valley in Upper Carinthia in Austria's sunny southernmost province. We are 90 minutes from Salzburg, less than an hour from both the Italian and Slovenian borders and easily accessible by road, rail and air.
Service at the hotel
We offer great facilities for those wanting a base to explore this wonderful area and its surroundings - for bikers there is undercover parking, a small workshop area (and expertise) and a range of downloadable routes for Garmin or tanktop versions for non Sat Nav users. All outdoor people will appreciate our large drying space. Car park. Garden. Free Wi-Fi & internet access point. National Park Cards for guests staying 2 nights or more.
Gastronomy in the hotel
We have a 60 seater resturant & bar and provide good simple food from a range of influences both local and international and made with high qualit local ingredients. Guinness & Kilkenny and Single Malt scotch figure high on out drinks list! We LOVE BBQs!
Sports, entertainment and pool in the hotel
Free use of large garden. Free use of the local outdoor pool with the National Park Card. Access to a range of sporting and outdoor activity providers bookable from here.
Hotel room/Accommodation
22 rooms, all en suite including 5 Family Rooms and 2 Single Rooms. Access to additional rooms forlarge parties.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
The hotel in general
We are an English couple running a small friendly Gasthof where we welcome visitors from all over the world. We have specific facilities for bikers, hikers, and those who enjoy outdoor activities and winter sports. We have 22 rooms (49 beds) and can take groups of up to 40 or so, including parking space for a bus. We offer B & B and Half Board as well as specific packages for groups. We are part of the Hohe Tauern National Park Card Scheme offering excellent reductions on a range of activities and attractions.
Hotel location
We are based in the Malta Valley in Upper Carinthia in Austria's sunny southernmost province. We are 90 minutes from Salzburg, less than an hour from both the Italian and Slovenian borders and easily accessible by road, rail and air.
Service at the hotel
We offer great facilities for those wanting a base to explore this wonderful area and its surroundings - for bikers there is undercover parking, a small workshop area (and expertise) and a range of downloadable routes for Garmin or tanktop versions for non Sat Nav users. All outdoor people will appreciate our large drying space. Car park. Garden. Free Wi-Fi & internet access point. National Park Cards for guests staying 2 nights or more.
Gastronomy in the hotel
We have a 60 seater resturant & bar and provide good simple food from a range of influences both local and international and made with high qualit local ingredients. Guinness & Kilkenny and Single Malt scotch figure high on out drinks list! We LOVE BBQs!
Sports, entertainment and pool in the hotel
Free use of large garden. Free use of the local outdoor pool with the National Park Card. Access to a range of sporting and outdoor activity providers bookable from here.
Hotel room/Accommodation
22 rooms, all en suite including 5 Family Rooms and 2 Single Rooms. Access to additional rooms forlarge parties.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
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- News: Spring DIY update http://t.co/EiqhkCQe
6:38 PM Feb 13th - Ros and Jane heading to Cheddar tonight to CVAM to catch up with some of last year's guests and spread the word... http://t.co/JZKMGzy2
8:52 AM Feb 13th - I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "Winter DIY" http://t.co/q6RhAYfs
12:18 AM Feb 13th - Going to attempt an online group chat about our proposed trip to South Africa in 2013 at 6pm (GMT) tonight.... http://t.co/Tni3lkkA
5:42 PM Feb 12th - Disappointed that our local tourist office has not continued send out the local "What's on" information in 3... http://t.co/XWSneKPk
10:29 PM Feb 11th
2 hotel reviews for Gasthof Hochalmspitze
Bad attitude by management!
Poor food quality!
No Towels changed eventhgough used ones left on floor.
Bed Linen Old and Shody!
No TV in Bed rooms!
No Tea & Coffee facilities in Rooms
Not very clean
Very Dated with poor facilities
No Trills or Frills here!
Some Staff Ok
Rest of Staff seemed to have a general problem with people!!
No Towels changed eventhgough used ones left on floor.
Bed Linen Old and Shody!
Owner spoke to us like Children! ( Not very Nice)
Only upside to this establishment was that there was free Wii Fii in the L... Read more
in August 11,
Ronan, Age 41-45, Friends
Read 65 times
We met Ros and John at the Bike Show and were impressed with their friendliness and knowledge of the local area. We were not dissappointed - we received a very warm welcome (and a cold beer!) - lots of great advice about the best biking roads - sat nav routes (which they even downloaded onto our GPS while we had breakfast!).
Our room was spotless, comfortable and had great views.
Breakfast was the usual continental style buffet, which was good quality.
Evening meals were excellent in quality, choice and value.
The staff were all very f... Read more
in June 11,
Robert, Age 36-40, Couple
Read 32 times
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Interesting quotes from the reviews
Hotel in general
- in September 09
For those that can not leave their lap tops or Blackberrys at home, there is even free WLAN in public areas for which I have paid more than 8 euros a night in classier hotels.
- in September 09
- in September 09
but there were no nasty surprises and I can only agree with the quotes below from previous guests "motorcycle garage, intereted and helpful people, relaxing atmosphere" "The hotel has extremely warm and friendly atmosphere.
- in September 09
- in July 10
The food was tasty and plenty of it and the evenings spent with fellow motorcyclists chatting outside the bar were great, it felt like a real home from home.
- in July 10
- in September 09
Very efficient set up for a remote austrian hotel and I would recommend it.
- in September 09
- in September 10
If you want to enjoy the best of Austria's amazing landscapes in a warm, inviting and truly one of a kind hotel, this is the place for you.
- in September 10
- in September 09
but there were no nasty surprises and I can only agree with the quotes below from previous guests "motorcycle garage, intereted and helpful people, relaxing atmosphere" "The hotel has extremely warm and friendly atmosphere.
- in September 09
- in September 10
Nine night and as we rode away we were thinking of when we will go back.
- in September 10
- in June 10
Would most definately stay here again and would highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area.
- in June 10
- in August 10
The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for anyone.
- in August 10
Room
- in September 09
"We liked the clean room and the friendly, hospitable staff and atmosphere.
- in September 09
- in September 10
Fortunately, given the fine weather, we have had several day-long trips, walking gently up and down the Alps, enjoying the views almost in solitary.
- in September 10
- in June 10
Rooms were more than adequate, all the usual facilities, maids came around every day.
- in June 10
- in September 10
The road stops at Edelweissspitze – panoramic view of more than 30 peaks.
- in September 10
Service
- in September 09
" "Excellent english hosts who cannot do enough for you, and home cooked food is fantastic.
- in September 09
- in July 10
The owners John and Ros are excellent hosts and can't help you enough with suggestions for tours etc.
- in July 10
- in June 10
Jon & Ros the owners were genuinely friendly & helpful.
- in June 10
- in September 09
but there were no nasty surprises and I can only agree with the quotes below from previous guests "motorcycle garage, intereted and helpful people, relaxing atmosphere" "The hotel has extremely warm and friendly atmosphere.
- in September 09
- in June 10
Again, the hosts were very knowledgeable about the area regarding touring bikes and they have more than30 routes available to download onto your satnav (which we did) if you wish.
- in June 10
- in September 10
The routs they suggested were stunning and well within an easy days ride, and we always arrived back to a warm welcome and good food.
- in September 10
- in September 09
So, I stayed a second time and got the same wonderful service and impression as the first stay at the hotel
- in September 09
Location
- in August 10
The location is amazing, with a tour of the area by John and Ros, we even did the Toboggan Run.
- in August 10
- in September 10
The location of the hotel is amazing: less than five minutes drive from the historical city of Gmünd on the one side and the Fallbach Waterfall on the other side, and adjunct to an ancient and picturesque church of Malta, this is one of the best located hotels we have ever stayed in.
- in September 10
- in September 10
The location of the hotel is amazing: less than five minutes drive from the historical city of Gmünd on the one side and the Fallbach Waterfall on the other side, and adjunct to an ancient and picturesque church of Malta, this is one of the best located hotels we have ever stayed in.
- in September 10
- in January 10
We gave it a try and ended up in this lovely, friendly place in the middle of a quiet village.
- in January 10
- in September 10
Almost everywhere we visited had a We left the Gasthof Hochalmspitze (named for the Hochalmspitze mountain which towers over the valley at 3,360 meters high) has provided the ideal vacation spot for us.
- in September 10
- in September 10
The Hotel is ideally placed for touring Carinthia and Slovenia/Italy and John & Ros are great hosts.
- in September 10
- in September 10
While the region is indeed a joy for many, it was traditionally visited mostly by German speakers.
- in September 10
Gastronomy
- in September 09
Also the food was delicious: based on our experience, the restaurant at Gasthof Hochalmspitze is the best restaurant in whole village of Malta".
- in September 09
- in September 09
Also the food was delicious: based on our experience, the restaurant at Gasthof Hochalmspitze is the best restaurant in whole village of Malta".
- in September 09
- in September 09
" "Excellent english hosts who cannot do enough for you, and home cooked food is fantastic.
- in September 09
- in September 10
The routs they suggested were stunning and well within an easy days ride, and we always arrived back to a warm welcome and good food. - in July 10
lovely people great location food is good.
- in September 10
- in July 10
The food was tasty and plenty of it and the evenings spent with fellow motorcyclists chatting outside the bar were great, it felt like a real home from home.
- in July 10
- in September 10
Back in the hotel, John has prepared for us and the rest of the guests a wonderful meal.
- in September 10