Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems

Enjoying a picturesque location on the Goldberg overlooking the winegrowing town of Krems, this hotel enjoys fabulous views out over the Danube Valley. The entire hotel complex is surrounded by the vineyards of the town of Krems and the town centre of the train station lie about 3 km away. The capital city of Vienna is 70 km away whilst it is about 95 km to Vienna Schwechat airport.This country-style hotel comprises 3 floors with a total of 116 rooms of which 10 are suites. Facilities include an elegant foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe and a currency exchange facility in addition to a newspaper stand, a library with an open fireplace, several seminar rooms offering modern conference technical equipment, the Landhaus bar where it is possible to enjoy a cocktail and the wine boutique where guests may indulge in a glass of wine. The cosy wine bar may be booked for functions and the à la carte restaurant offers idyllic views out over the Danube Valley and the vineyards. From spring until autumn, the house specialities may be sampled on the terrace and, on request, there is a babysitting service available. Bicycles may be hired and there are room and laundry services to take advantage of. There are several parking spaces available to those arriving by car and, on payment of an additional fee, garage parking spaces may be hired.The comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a minibar and a hire safe in each as standard. The majority of the rooms feature a balcony or a terrace and the suites additionally feature a separate lounge/ bedroom. There are 2 non-smoking floors and a room with access for the disabled.It is possible to relax in the glass-roofed “Weingergoase” that is located on the hotel’s upper floor where guests will also find a small indoor swimming pool and a sauna area with a Jacuzzi, steam baths and a solarium. In the hotel’s therapy centre, guests’ wellbeing is catered to with a diverse selection of treatments and massage offerings. The outdoor area features a swimming pool, a poolside snack bar and a sun terrace with parasols and sun loungers laid out ready for use. Sports enthusiasts may make use of the well-equipped gym or improve their handicap on the golf course (18 to 27 holes) that lies some 10 km away. The Wachau that extends approximately 36 km along the River Danube offers varied scenery that is particularly suited to hiking and cycle tours.Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; lunch and the evening meal may be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu.American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.The hotel offers golfers a range of special services including the reservation of tee-off times as well as the storage of golf bags and trolleys. On payment of an added fee, dogs and cats are permitted at the hotel.Arriving from the west by car: via the A1 in the direction of Vienna, turn off at St. Pölten onto the S33 towards Krems. Take the first exit in the direction of Wachau, go past the exit for Krems-Zentrum (Krems- Centre), go over the first roundabout to the second roundabout where signs for the Egelsee should be followed. Follow the green signs to the Steigenberger Avance Hotel. Alternatively, take the scenically prettier route, however, be aware that it is virtually impossible to overtake! Leave the A1 at Melk and take the road that runs beside the River Danube in the direction of Krems. In Krems-Stein, go over the first roundabout and, at the second roundabout, head in the direction of the Egelsee. Follow the green signs to the Steigenberger Avance Hotel. Arriving from Vienna by car: via the A22 in the direction Stockerau, turn off at Krems-Stein onto the B3. Go past the exit for Krems-Zentrum (Krems- Centre), go over the first roundabout to the second roundabout where signs for the Egelsee should be followed. Alternatively, via the A1 in the direction of St. Pölten, turn off onto the S33 in the direction of Krems. Take the first exit in the direction of Wachau, go past the exit for Krems-Zentrum (Krems- Centre), go over the first roundabout to the second roundabout where signs for the Egelsee should be followed. By train, arriving from Salzburg: St. Pölten IC train station, change to the regional train to Krems (30 km). At Krems train station, taxis stand ready to conduct guests to the hotel, although there is also a complimentary hotel shuttle bus service that runs between 9 am and 6 pm. Travel by train, arriving from Vienna. Direct connection with Franz Josef train to Krems (70 km) The new Donauuniversität Krems train station is situated just 300 m from the hotel.