September 2011 stay had a surprise snow fall, but left the surrounding Alps beautiful. This hotel has a wonderful outside patio for dining with a beautiful view. It is half way up the mountain so a good choice if you like to walk. Do not walk up from town unless you like mountian climbing - the cab for 2 was only 11 Euros. You can walk down the hill by steps and a path near the hotel, but it is a hike. The bus is also easy, but will laeve you several blocks from the train station. Coming up from town you can take the new Hungerburg funicular and then walk down Hohenstrause from there. The hotel/room is authentic Tyrolean - a little spartan for some tastes maybe, but confortable enough. The breakfast was very good. Some have mentioned a cooking odor,which we also smelled one day when the snitzel was frying,, but it was tolerable, and was not present the next day. The owner is a jolly fellow who cooks, cleans, brings out the breakfast and never seems to rest or stop smiling. He clearly enjoys taking care of his guests.