The Golden Star is a okay establishment in a good location but in general overpriced. Pros: Excellent location in the center of town, under the Melk Abbey. Easy access from train station. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Cons: Rooms are crowded with too much decor, bathroom very small, no toiletries provided, breakfast is good but same menu every morning (and... More

We stayed for two nights in the Orange Room, which was well kept, and the beds were nicely made up - the duvets were made into heart shapes. Breakfast was nice, staff were friendly, location was great. We hired bikes from the hotel and cycled along the Danube to Krems and back, about 70km round trip on fairly flat cycles... More

I was travelling alone in Austria and wanted a nice place to rest after a few nights backpacking in hostels. I called from the train station in Vienna and they guaranteed me a room at a certain price. When i arrive I was so happy. The room was clean and big. Although there were no bathroom in the room, the... More

Our room was large and comfortable, and the pension has a great location. But we had problems. We decided to eat at the restaurant, and walked into the dining room, which was full of cigarette smoke. We said "too smoky" and started to walk out. The proprietess, who was standing behind a low counter, said "but this is the non-smoking... More

The staff is nice, outgoing, and speaks English. The reservation process over the internet is quaint - you get an exhaustive description at least 5 pages long... in German. But it's no big deal to navigate it and to secure reservation. The room was really small, but exceptionally nicely done - they really pursue a romantic style. View from the... More

Kurt and Regina couldn't have made us more welcome. The ghastof is spotlessly clean with comfortable en suite bedrooms with a wonderful view over the old town of Melk. Each bedroom has a themed colour and is named after an important person. Breakfasts were very good with a never ending supply of coffee, and each day they varied slightly. Evening... More

We received a very warm welcome on our arrival and were shown to a very comfortable room with plenty of space, a comfortable bed, plenty of table space and a good bathroom. Breakfast was excellent and the owners were most helpful, eager to supply all our needs and give helpful information. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Our room... More

This was my second visit, the first being in 1997. Most things had been upgraded and though a bit more expensive we thought it very reasonable. Definitely not luxurious but quite adequate. Linens were always available for the hallway shower, breakfast was typically continental but we were offered an American style of bacon and eggs, which we declined. Good coffee-bottomless... More

We booked 2 rooms via e-mail and received a detailed and amusing description of the hotel and what it had to offer. We were disappointed to learn that all was not as described! Firstly, the "free parking" turns out to be street parking if you are lucky to find a space and also note that you need to be in... More