Overview: ADLERS Lodge, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria

ADLERS Lodge in Innsbruck is a spot the place contradictions collide in essentially the most mesmerising of the way. A beacon of contemporary design within the coronary heart of Innsbruck, it’s a spot the place minimalist interiors are framed by jagged, snow-dusted peaks, with a rooftop bar the place you’ll be able to take pleasure in a glass of wine while admiring landscapes that appear like they belong in a fairy story. Innsbruck itself is a metropolis of contrasts the place historic cobbled streets meet the sharp, modern fringe of a bustling ski tradition – and ADLERS mirrors this completely. However does it ship on its promise of being a gateway to each luxurious and journey? Let’s take a more in-depth look.

The welcome

First impressions are every little thing, and ADLERS is aware of it. From the second you step into the glossy, floor flooring reception, the employees greet you with an effectivity that doesn’t sacrifice heat. We had arrived on a really early flight however had been in a position to depart our baggage, go and discover the town, and verify in to our room after we returned later.

The room

The resort’s 79 rooms are situated on the uppermost flooring of the constructing. We’re in rooms 712 and 716 – the Panorama Basic class – on the seventh flooring. If ever a resort room was designed to remind you that you simply’re within the Alps, that is it. ADLERS’ rooms are an ode to their environment, with floor-to-ceiling home windows that body Innsbruck like a dwelling postcard.

Waking as much as the sight of the Nordkette mountain vary is a humbling expertise – the type that makes you actually recognize the pure fantastic thing about the town’s environment. The inside design of the 25 sq. metre room is crisp and modern, all clear traces and earthy tones, with simply sufficient tender furnishings to maintain issues cosy.

And the mattress? It’s extremely comfy, and also you received’t must battle your associate for the cover – in Austria, it’s widespread to have separate duvets for every particular person.

The view from the room is nothing wanting spectacular. Under, the colorful buildings of Innsbruck line the streets, their vibrant façades standing out in opposition to the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

The roads, tramways and railway stretch throughout the town, making a dynamic distinction between city life and the serene Alpine peaks. It’s a view that completely captures the distinctive mix of nature and modernity that defines Innsbruck – a relentless reminder of the majestic panorama that surrounds the town.

The lavatory

The en suite lavatory at ADLERS is each trendy and stylish, providing every little thing you want. It’s well-lit and incorporates a panoramic mirror, basin, WC and a spacious walk-in bathe. Not like within the UK, the place wiring laws are extra restrictive, it’s widespread in lots of European nations, together with Austria, to have sockets within the lavatory and right here isn’t any exception.

ADLERS-branded physique lotion and liquid hand cleaning soap flank both aspect of the basin. A hairdryer and slippers are neatly positioned on the shelf beneath, and robes can be found on request do you have to want to head to the spa.

The rainfall bathe is especially invigorating – some of the highly effective I’ve encountered in our many resort stays all over the world. Hair and physique shampoo from Pure Cures, a premium physique care line developed by ADA Cosmetics in neighbouring Germany, is conveniently wall-mounted inside the bathe.

The services

The star of ADLERS’ services is, undoubtedly, its rooftop bar and restaurant located on the twelfth flooring. Providing panoramic views that stretch far past the town, it’s a hotspot for each friends and locals.

The menu on the weitsicht Restaurant showcases a contemporary and versatile eating expertise, mixing regional Tyrolean flavours with worldwide influences. All of the steaks are dry aged and sourced from their trusted Tyrolean butcher Gunter from A la Carte in Haiming, 50 kilometres west of Innsbruck.

We notably loved the black garlic cream soup with shrimp. And the pickled wild salmon with gin, cucumber, sesame and Ponzu was additionally an amazing choice.

For the mains, we advocate the duet of duck served with purple cabbage and rosemary potatoes, or the Hokkaido pumpkin squash with salmon.

There’s a constantly altering choice of seasonal desserts. If accessible, you received’t go far mistaken with the ‘mandel and schoko’ (almond and chocolate), served with a honey ice cream.

The resort additionally has its personal spa with a rest space with essentially the most wonderful view. You possibly can go up right here to unwind, sit and browse a ebook, or just marvel on the panorama in entrance of you.

There’s additionally a sauna and steam room however, as is customary in Austria, nudity is anticipated. You possibly can after all merely chorus from utilizing this side of the spa if this feels too un-British for you.

The situation

Few lodges can boast a greater location than ADLERS. Smack within the centre of Innsbruck and simply steps from the principle prepare station, it’s completely poised for exploring each the town and the mountains. You’re a brief stroll from the Outdated City’s golden-roofed attraction, but shut sufficient to the ski lifts to make a morning on the slopes really feel solely easy. In essence, all of lovely Innsbruck is in your doorstep.

Different good touches

Tea and occasional services, and a small fridge, refreshed every day with a brand new bottle of complimentary water, may be present in every room.

The fee

Panorama Basic rooms begin from an especially affordable 111 euros per night time.

On the different finish of the room class spectrum, the Panorama Presidential Suite begins from 749 euros per night time.

The most effective bit

For me, it must be the spectacular views. What actually elevates ADLERS is its sense of place. As Innsbruck’s highest resort, it feels deeply linked to the mountains and woven into the material of Innsbruck itself. It’s a uncommon and great factor for a resort to make you are feeling so linked to its environment.

The ultimate verdict

ADLERS Lodge doesn’t simply present a spot to sleep – it affords an expertise. From the second you arrive to the second you permit, it looks like a celebration of every little thing that makes Innsbruck extraordinary: the mountains, the tradition, the seamless mix of previous and new. Sure, it’s trendy, and sure, it’s very comfy certainly – however greater than that, it is vitally relaxed. Whether or not you’re in Innsbruck for journey, rest, or just to soak in the fantastic thing about the Alps, ADLERS is a stable, unstuffy alternative in your time within the metropolis.

Disclosure: Our journey was sponsored by Innsbruck Tourism.