Schüttkasten Geras

“Absolutely unique”

The first time we ever had a lovely hotel room in a granary. It was a very hot August,the room quiet,cool and modern in a very relaxing but sofisticated way. The breakfast,after a wonderful restful night,was delicious and the punchbowl of fresh yogurt the best I've ever had outside of Greece.

“Traditional meets Modern”

I agree with all of the positive comments and reviews this fine hotel has received. They deserve each and everyone of them. This former granary from 1663 has been lovingly and tastefully updated and modernized to combine traditions and modernity in a most pleasing manner. The hotel actually consist… lisää

I agree with all of the positive comments and reviews this fine hotel has received. They deserve each and everyone of them. This former granary from 1663 has been lovingly and tastefully updated and modernized to combine traditions and modernity in a most pleasing manner. The hotel actually consists of two parts. The Granary (aka Schüttkasten or Getreidespeicher "Hotel") and the Meierhof (Hotel Vierjahreszeiten "Retreat") shown on the cover picture here in TA. My wife and I booked one of the basic double rooms in the "Hotel"and were very pleased how well designed & modernized the room - was maximizing the limited space yet not feeling crowded in any way. Our room faced away from the street (and the nice view I might add), but this was by choice, to avoid any potential street noise at night (of which there probably is none). Our room was very quiet both from within the hotel as well as from outside. We opted for the HP (Half Pension) option which includes dinners and breakfasts. We were very pleased with our choice as the food was really very delicious and nicely presented. Unique to this restaurant (for us) was the fact that they also offer Ayurvedic foods on their menu (in particular at breakfast). We visited their nice sauna one night and were pleased with their facilities. The service throughout was excellent and the staff speak English as well. We would be very pleased to stay here again and can highly recommend this hotel to others.

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“Art's cool!”

Hidden gem in Lower Austria, is a calm and peaceful village (or small town?) called Geras. The centerpiece of the place is a large and once powerful Geras Abbey (Stift Geras). There is no doubt that the current hotel premises were also part of the monastic property, namely it served as a granary. T… lisää

Hidden gem in Lower Austria, is a calm and peaceful village (or small town?) called Geras. The centerpiece of the place is a large and once powerful Geras Abbey (Stift Geras). There is no doubt that the current hotel premises were also part of the monastic property, namely it served as a granary. The building is beautifuly restored with heavy wooden ceilings, small windows (good in summer heat) and modern touches like a in-build state-of-the-art en-suite bathrooms. Hotel makes himself proud to be a part of Geras Academy hence serving like a reatreat for many artistic courses and gatherings. As a result all the rooms and corridors are decorated with original art pieces (also for sale if you are into it:-)). The hotel boasts a nice restaurant, lobby bar and outside garden. All that and spa facilities (yes, they also do Ayurveda here) makes it ideal for romantic getaways or relax stays, We must come back!

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“Excellent restaurant”

Since this place has a new owner, we checked it out once more (last year's visit was a big disappointment. We had an excellent Sunday lunch. A delicious potato soup, followed by some fish, and a poppy seed cake for dessert. Quite typical for the region, the quality was excellent, and the waiter was… lisää

Since this place has a new owner, we checked it out once more (last year's visit was a big disappointment. We had an excellent Sunday lunch. A delicious potato soup, followed by some fish, and a poppy seed cake for dessert. Quite typical for the region, the quality was excellent, and the waiter was very friendly and funny. The new colleague was slightly insecure, but he will quickly fit in. I am quite certain, that next year we will book an art class together with a stay in this nice hotel.

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