Pension Schwab
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Summary of reviewsPension Schwab, nestled in the serene Rauriser Valley above Taxenbach, serves as an idyllic retreat offering breathtaking surroundings and stunning mountain views. The guesthouse is lauded for its prime location, situated away from the main road directly in nature, which provides a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. It is a strategic base for exploring nearby attractions with close proximity to ski areas like Kaprun only a short drive away. The beautiful surrounding hills and meadows further enhance the picturesque setting, making it perfect for a restful stay and an excellent price-value ratio.
Breakfast at Pension Schwab is highly praised, offering a hearty buffet-style spread with typical Austrian options such as eggs, cheese, cold meats, fresh bread and coffee. The staff's dedication stands out, consistently replenishing the buffet and fulfilling additional requests, ensuring a satisfying start to the day. While some guests desired a heartier option, the overall variety and quality cater well to diverse tastes.
The dinner experience receives mixed reviews but generally leans positive. Many guests enjoy the flavorful local dishes presented with a personal touch by the chef. However, some felt the portions could be larger and mentioned issues with overly salty food. Despite occasional criticisms about presentation, most guests appreciate the simple yet tasty regional cuisine.
The rooms at Pension Schwab are commended for being large, comfortable and very clean. Guests enjoy the beautiful and quiet surroundings, often with stunning views from their rooms and balconies. Minor issues such as uncomfortable mattresses and the need for slight renovations are mentioned, yet the traditional Austrian style and overall conditions add to the charm.
Cleanliness at Pension Schwab is generally excellent with frequent praise for the daily maintenance and spotless environment. Some reviews note areas for improvement, particularly in bathroom cleanliness, but these are relatively rare.
The staff consistently garners high praise for their exceptional friendliness and dedication. Guests often highlight the warm and welcoming demeanor of the owners and local staff who go above and beyond to assist, enhancing the overall guest experience.
However, the Wi-Fi at Pension Schwab is notably problematic with many guests reporting weak or nonexistent signals in most areas of the property, significantly impacting their online experience. Additionally, some guests mention issues with the beds, noting that the mattresses are either too hard or sagging, which affects sleep quality.
In summary, Pension Schwab excels in offering a serene retreat with stunning natural surroundings, excellent breakfast offerings and friendly, dedicated staff. While there are areas for improvement, particularly with Wi-Fi connectivity and mattress upgrades, the overall experience is positive with many guests appreciating the peaceful, picturesque setting and warm hospitality.
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Breakfast at Pension Schwab is highly praised, offering a hearty buffet-style spread with typical Austrian options such as eggs, cheese, cold meats, fresh bread and coffee. The staff's dedication stands out, consistently replenishing the buffet and fulfilling additional requests, ensuring a satisfying start to the day. While some guests desired a heartier option, the overall variety and quality cater well to diverse tastes.
The dinner experience receives mixed reviews but generally leans positive. Many guests enjoy the flavorful local dishes presented with a personal touch by the chef. However, some felt the portions could be larger and mentioned issues with overly salty food. Despite occasional criticisms about presentation, most guests appreciate the simple yet tasty regional cuisine.
The rooms at Pension Schwab are commended for being large, comfortable and very clean. Guests enjoy the beautiful and quiet surroundings, often with stunning views from their rooms and balconies. Minor issues such as uncomfortable mattresses and the need for slight renovations are mentioned, yet the traditional Austrian style and overall conditions add to the charm.
Cleanliness at Pension Schwab is generally excellent with frequent praise for the daily maintenance and spotless environment. Some reviews note areas for improvement, particularly in bathroom cleanliness, but these are relatively rare.
The staff consistently garners high praise for their exceptional friendliness and dedication. Guests often highlight the warm and welcoming demeanor of the owners and local staff who go above and beyond to assist, enhancing the overall guest experience.
However, the Wi-Fi at Pension Schwab is notably problematic with many guests reporting weak or nonexistent signals in most areas of the property, significantly impacting their online experience. Additionally, some guests mention issues with the beds, noting that the mattresses are either too hard or sagging, which affects sleep quality.
In summary, Pension Schwab excels in offering a serene retreat with stunning natural surroundings, excellent breakfast offerings and friendly, dedicated staff. While there are areas for improvement, particularly with Wi-Fi connectivity and mattress upgrades, the overall experience is positive with many guests appreciating the peaceful, picturesque setting and warm hospitality.
Guest House near Ski Resorts
A guesthouse in Taxenbach, providing a simple and convenient base for skiers. Its location allows for easy access to nearby ski resorts and winter activities.
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Pension Schwab provides parking facilities for its guests. Parking is available on the premises.
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The guesthouse is steps away from Hohe Tauern and Taxwirt, making it perfect for a ski/wintersports and family holiday. It is a budget-friendly option with clean and comfortable rooms.
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Guest Reviews
Nestled in the serene Rauriser Valley above Taxenbach, Pension Schwab offers an idyllic retreat characterized by its breathtaking surroundings and stunning mountain views. The guesthouse is praised for its prime location, away from the main road and directly in nature, providing guests with a sense of tranquility and peace. Mornings are especially delightful with beautiful scenery to be admired from the balcony.
The location is also conveniently accessible, making it a strategic base for exploring nearby attractions such as Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse and Zell am See. Ski enthusiasts will find the proximity to several ski areas particularly advantageous with Kaprun just a short 20-minute drive away.
Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings, including the hills and meadows that paint a picturesque backdrop. The quiet, mountain-top setting ensures a restful stay, ideal for those looking to unwind. Many highlight the excellent price-value ratio with added perks like dog-friendly accommodations and a hospitable owner who goes above and beyond to cater to guests' needs, even accommodating late arrivals with dinner.
Overall, Pension Schwab stands out for its marvelous location, providing both a serene escape and convenient access to the natural and recreational treasures of the region.
Pension Schwab offers a commendable breakfast experience that has left many guests satisfied. The breakfast is served buffet-style, offering a hearty start to the day. Typical Austrian options include scrambled and boiled eggs, cheese, cold meats, spreads, fresh bread and coffee. This variety ensures that everyone can find something to enjoy and the abundance of local ingredients adds a delightful touch to the spread.
Guests particularly appreciate the dedication of the staff, who are described as courteous and attentive. The breakfast buffet is consistently replenished and any additional requests, such as extra bread, are readily fulfilled by the friendly team. This attention to detail and guest satisfaction is a common highlight in the reviews.
While most guests found the breakfast to be very good, there were occasional mentions of a desire for a heartier option. Overall, the personalized service, from eggs prepared to preference to an early breakfast on the day of departure, contributes to a positive dining experience.
In summary, Pension Schwab's breakfast is generally regarded as delicious, plentiful and accommodating with a wide selection that caters to various tastes and preferences, ensuring a great start to the day for all guests.
Pension Schwab offers a dining experience that has garnered mixed reviews from its guests. Multiple accounts praised the meals, noting that the food was always good and warm with flavorful, tasty local dishes defining their dining experience. The chef's personal touch seems to resonate well, as many found the dinner to be delicious, featuring excellent regional cuisine that was wonderfully Austrian. Some guests even describe their dinner as lavish and highly recommend it.
However, there were mentions that the dinner portions could be larger and some found the meals overly salty. A few criticisms highlight that the food quality did not meet expectations with some describing it as modest and uninspiring, sometimes even appearing outdated. Concerns about the dinner being bag soup and not served appealingly were also noted. Despite these critiques, the general consensus leans positive with many enjoying the simple yet tasty dishes provided.
Overall, while Pension Schwab’s dinner offerings certainly have their strong points, there is room for improvement, particularly in portion sizes and presentation. Nonetheless, for those seeking hearty local cuisine, the dinner experience can be quite satisfying.
Pension Schwab offers a pleasant stay with many positive attributes highlighted by guests. The rooms are generally praised for being large, comfortable and very clean. Many guests appreciated the beautiful and quiet surroundings, often enjoying stunning views of the mountains and valleys from their rooms and balconies. The spaciousness of the rooms is frequently mentioned, contributing to a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Despite some minor issues such as uncomfortable mattresses, the need for slight renovations and occasional noise, the overall cleanliness and modern furnishings stand out. The traditional Austrian style and well-maintained conditions of the rooms add to the charm of the accommodation. The travel distance to attractions like Kaprun is also conveniently short, making Pension Schwab a solid choice for a peaceful retreat with scenic vistas.
Pension Schwab offers largely spacious rooms that come with an additional perk: each room includes a balcony, providing stunning views that guests find almost unreal. The guesthouse is managed by a very accommodating couple, who are noted for their helpfulness. However, there are some caveats when it comes to the beds. Reviews consistently mention that the mattresses could use an update with some describing them as extremely hard or sagging, making for an uncomfortable sleeping experience. While the size of the beds is generous, their comfort level varies, leaving some guests wishing for a softer, more modern mattress. Despite these bedding issues, many find the overall comfort, room size and hospitality commendable.
Pension Schwab showcases a commendable standard of cleanliness according to many guest reviews. Guests often noted the perfect and thorough daily cleaning of the rooms, describing the accommodation as very clean, cozy and tidy. The cleanliness in general received high praise, underlining the hotel's commitment to maintaining a spotless environment.
However, there were mixed impressions regarding certain aspects. Some guests pointed out specific areas needing improvement, such as instances of mold in bathroom grout and occasional cobwebs and spiders. The cleanliness of the bathrooms, in particular, drew some criticism with a few reviewers suggesting they deserved better upkeep.
In summary, while the overall cleanliness of the rooms at Pension Schwab is reliably excellent, there are areas, particularly the bathrooms, where improvements could enhance the guest experience further.
Pension Schwab's staff consistently garners high praise from guests for their exceptional friendliness and dedication. The owners are particularly noted for their warm and welcoming demeanor, often being described as very friendly and always ready to assist. Guests appreciate the genuine hospitality that makes them feel more like friends than mere visitors. The local staff also stands out for their kindness, politeness and hard work in attending to all guests' needs.
The dedication of the staff is evident with guests highlighting their helpfulness and the proactive approach they take to enhance the guest experience. A notable example is their thoughtful arrangement of dining settings to ensure a pleasant mealtime for groups of friends, complementing the delicious and abundant breakfasts and dinners provided.
Overall, the staff at Pension Schwab leaves a lasting impression of warmth and excellent service, contributing significantly to the positive experiences of guests during their stay.
While Pension Schwab offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, guests have consistently noted challenges with the Wi-Fi. Many report that the internet signal is weak or nonexistent in most areas, including guest rooms and outdoor spaces like the terrace. Some guests found that the Wi-Fi only worked in specific locations, such as the stairwell and the dining room. Overall, the connection is described as very slow and unreliable, significantly impacting the online experience at the hotel.
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Location
The location is also conveniently accessible, making it a strategic base for exploring nearby attractions such as Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse and Zell am See. Ski enthusiasts will find the proximity to several ski areas particularly advantageous with Kaprun just a short 20-minute drive away.
Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings, including the hills and meadows that paint a picturesque backdrop. The quiet, mountain-top setting ensures a restful stay, ideal for those looking to unwind. Many highlight the excellent price-value ratio with added perks like dog-friendly accommodations and a hospitable owner who goes above and beyond to cater to guests' needs, even accommodating late arrivals with dinner.
Overall, Pension Schwab stands out for its marvelous location, providing both a serene escape and convenient access to the natural and recreational treasures of the region.
Breakfast
Guests particularly appreciate the dedication of the staff, who are described as courteous and attentive. The breakfast buffet is consistently replenished and any additional requests, such as extra bread, are readily fulfilled by the friendly team. This attention to detail and guest satisfaction is a common highlight in the reviews.
While most guests found the breakfast to be very good, there were occasional mentions of a desire for a heartier option. Overall, the personalized service, from eggs prepared to preference to an early breakfast on the day of departure, contributes to a positive dining experience.
In summary, Pension Schwab's breakfast is generally regarded as delicious, plentiful and accommodating with a wide selection that caters to various tastes and preferences, ensuring a great start to the day for all guests.
Dinner
However, there were mentions that the dinner portions could be larger and some found the meals overly salty. A few criticisms highlight that the food quality did not meet expectations with some describing it as modest and uninspiring, sometimes even appearing outdated. Concerns about the dinner being bag soup and not served appealingly were also noted. Despite these critiques, the general consensus leans positive with many enjoying the simple yet tasty dishes provided.
Overall, while Pension Schwab’s dinner offerings certainly have their strong points, there is room for improvement, particularly in portion sizes and presentation. Nonetheless, for those seeking hearty local cuisine, the dinner experience can be quite satisfying.
Rooms
Beds
Cleanliness
However, there were mixed impressions regarding certain aspects. Some guests pointed out specific areas needing improvement, such as instances of mold in bathroom grout and occasional cobwebs and spiders. The cleanliness of the bathrooms, in particular, drew some criticism with a few reviewers suggesting they deserved better upkeep.
In summary, while the overall cleanliness of the rooms at Pension Schwab is reliably excellent, there are areas, particularly the bathrooms, where improvements could enhance the guest experience further.
Staff
The dedication of the staff is evident with guests highlighting their helpfulness and the proactive approach they take to enhance the guest experience. A notable example is their thoughtful arrangement of dining settings to ensure a pleasant mealtime for groups of friends, complementing the delicious and abundant breakfasts and dinners provided.
Overall, the staff at Pension Schwab leaves a lasting impression of warmth and excellent service, contributing significantly to the positive experiences of guests during their stay.
Wi-Fi
No, Pension Schwab doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Pension Schwab.
Yes, Pension Schwab welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Pension Schwab.
No, Pension Schwab doesn't have a gym.
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