Graz, AustriaInnere Stadt
Schlossberghotel – Das Kunsthotel
Collector art townhouse
Innere Stadt Graz, Austria
Renovated
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Helmut Marko HotelsCollector art townhouse
It lives like a private residence, where original artworks fill every corridor and ivy-draped paths climb toward the Schlossberg.
What it’s good at
Notable
Over five hundred contemporary artworks hang alongside Biedermeier antiques across historic rooms.
Notable
Sixteenth-century court carpentry workshop preserved at the foot of the Schlossberg hill.
Listed
A twenty-four-hour lobby bar serving Austrian wines amid eclectic armchairs and canvases.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Joyful, grounded eclecticism rules the roost here, most palpable in the vast range of original artwork displayed on just about every vertical surface they could hang a frame on.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Mur river flows right outside, and walking paths wind up the forested Schlossberg directly behind the property.
The rooms
Biedermeier furnishings sit on parquet floors in the historic rooms, while modern annex apartments have floor-to-ceiling glass.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and sauna
A seasonal outdoor pool sits among the hillside garden terraces. Indoors, a Finnish sauna adjoins a vaulted relaxation room.
Restaurant
Wintergarten
The glass-roofed conservatory serves an organic breakfast buffet, with tables set among potted trees and contemporary sculptures.
How it began
Former Formula One driver Helmut Marko redeveloped the old riverside tavern in the early 1980s to display his personal art collection.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.