Miramonte belongs to Evelyn and Ike Ikrath, who also own Haus Hirt, another member of our small hotel family. Miramonte is yet another highlight in Bad Gastein’s jungle of hotels. First of all, it sits beautifully on a hillside, with a wonderful view of the valley and of the mysterious grand hotels in the center of this historic, often magical town.
Unlike Haus Hirt, however, Miramonte is an experiment in architectural zeitgeist: it ignores the conventions of the traditional mountain hotel, and the ubiquitous wooden chalet style is nowhere to be seen. The architect Ike Ikrath has turned a typical 1950s building into something between a cool hideaway and a design hotel.
The rooms are light and modern, not exactly playful, yet somehow very cozy. The corridors are cool but not cold. The terrace isn’t romantic, but it’s lovely, and people seem to mingle here more than in most hotels we know. The spa isn’t pretentious, just real. And the guests aren’t spoiled, just curious about what makes this place so interesting.
What We Like
We loved the communal (and very delicious) dinner on the terrace in front of the building, with a view of Bad Gastein’s glittering lights. Everyone sits together at long tables and gets to know the other guests. Later, you gather around the fire for cocktails or watch a movie on the outdoor screen from a lounger.
Ideal For
People who don’t care much for convention and want creative neighbors on their mountain vacation. In theory, you could spend a whole week at Miramonte, sitting on the terrace and working on your laptop.
Rates
Doubles from about 140 euros, including breakfast.
Booking & Contact
Designhotel Miramonte
Reitlpromenade 3
5640 Bad Gastein
Salzburg Region / Austria
www.hotelmiramonte.com
info@hotelmiramonte.com
