Stacklerhof

I have already written a review, but the proof of the pudding is that I had to go back so soon and was already treated like a friend. Such a small team really pull off a treat with this hotel. There might be one of two little snags around the edges in terms of the physical product (the spa could perhaps use some gentle renovation) and my bathroom is marginally dated, but the hospitality is warm and genuine whilst the food is really above and beyond expectations. The gala dinner evening with live volksmusik is perhaps cliche, but I don't care - I love it! It's worth re-iterating, this is not doorstep skiing (apart from Langlauf) but rather a fantastic base that's incredibly close to Innsbruck airport that allows exploration of many mountains within easy striking distance.

Upon arrival we were greeted by the owner/manager Daniel, he was welcoming ,accommodating, and helpful in every way. This did not waiver throughout our stay. His partner Veronica, also did her very best to make sure our stay was a perfect experience. Several of our party did not own skiing materials and Daniel was able to rent us decent kit at a very reasonable rate. The staff were all very pleasant and always tried to help if we required it. Breakfast was buffet style with pretty much every ingredient, both hot and cold you would expect at a top hotel. The evenings meals were outstanding, consisting of 5 courses (including salad buffet). The main course of the day was always hearty mountain food but served with finesse. ( vegetarian/ pescaterian options were always available ) The Bar prices were very reasonable and the House red wine, in particular, was of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. My room was perfect and the decore well kept and recently refreshed. Two slight negative here, the lighting was quite minimal and searching my kit bag proved awkward without emptying it all onto the bed to search for those little bits of kit. The Wifi had a tendancy to drop in and out especially during busy times. The location was beautiful and serviced by the ski bus at regular intervals (Austrian time keeping perfection) the stop was about 50 meters from the hotel. Getting to the slopes was easy although 25 minutes on a bus in ski kit is never great. There was a Kinder Garten play room in the basement with pool table and ping pong for more grown up children like me and a wonderful spa room with everything needed to relax after a hard day on the slopes. I have noticed some bad reviews on here and only assume those people were expecting a 5 star penthouse and to have their own personal assistant. In summery, great hotel, staff, and facilities for a very reasonable price. In the imortal words of an Austrian film hero. " I'll BE BACK!!!! "