Enjoy a piece of Hist ory

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1 Romantik Hotel Post

2 Enjoy a piece of Hist ory Welcome to the Romantik Hotel Post, the best hotel in town. The building dates from 1500 and boasts splendid cross vaults and a Renaissance façade that is of great art historical interest. Until 1629, this gem was in the possession of the Princes of Khevenhüller, one of Carinthia s most illustrious noble families, and witnessed a number of truly historic events for instance in 1552, when the Protestant Khevenhüllers received Catholic Holy Roman Emperor Charles V as their guest. At the meeting of the Emperor with his brother, later Emperor Ferdinand II, decisions were taken that influenced history for centuries to come. Twenty years later, on June , Henry, son of Catherine of Medici and later King Henry III of France, was also a guest at the palace. The great social highlight of 1598 was a banquet hosted at the palace for the Archduchess Margaret of Habsburg, who was on her way to Spain for her wedding to King Philip III. Politics, business, private celebrations at the Romantik Hotel Post, the intertwining of old and new stories shows that, in some ways, the world really has changed very little. Although the palace today is a member of the Romantik Hotel chain, it has eschewed the stereotypical atmosphere of standardised chain hotels. The spirit of its eventful past, its culture, its exquisite cuisine and its unsurpassable location right in the heart of the town all these factors attract guests that have preserved a sense for the extraordinary; guests that welcome the chance to treat themselves to a piece of history.

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5 Make room for your dreams Rediscover love and romance snuggle up in a spacious bed, at the same spot where Emperor Charles V rested his weary brow. and dream of the fantastic offer of sports and leisure activities that await you in the region around the hotel! The hotel windows face the town s pedestrian zone, which is always bustling with life. Given the unspoilt structure of the old town, it is easy to imagine yourself travelling back in time the only things that are missing are the horse-drawn carriages! Despite the central location of the hotel, its state-of-the-art rooms and stylish suites are fantastically quiet the ideal setting to enjoy private moments, to make room for your emotions, to indulge yourself with all your senses.

6 An appetite for life Relax in the shade of shrubs and trees and let the still life of the garden calm your mind. In summer, delight in the pale pink geraniums on the stone steps and the Renaissance façade clad in Virginia creeper, roses and ivy. In winter, the garden sleeps under a thick layer of snow, but its romantic flair is undiminished a fairy-tale setting right in the heart of the town! Start the day as you mean to go on with our excellent breakfast buffet and a stroll in the enchanted garden.

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8 Celebrate in st yle Take a seat under the splendid cross vaults and sparkling chandeliers and explore your aristocratic side in the Fürstenzimmer (prince s room). Precious damask, exquisite silverware. From christenings in the blue salon to musical soirées in the orangery, we know how to celebrate in style after all, we have had more than 500 years practice! Our hotel is firmly rooted in the region and our event calendar follows the seasonal traditions.

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11 Just let go Nothing is more important than your personal sense of well-being. Explore the sauna, the aroma grotto and the sunbed, all high above the roofs of the town. Enjoy a glass of water fresh from the source, sit on the terrace and watch the bustling street life around the hotel from afar. Recharge your batteries in total peace and quiet and savour the magnificent panoramic views Just one last look before night slowly falls over the valley. It s been a great day.

12 Welcome to our hotel! Romantik Hotel Post Hauptplatz Villach Austria Tel. +43 (0) 4242/ Fax +43 (0) 4242/ We invite you to also take a look at our sister hotel in Salzburg visit for further information. D-Salzburg Autobahnabf. Villach-West Tiroler Str. Westbahnhof Warmbad Ringmauerg. Steinwender Str. Pestalozzistr. Widmanng. Postgasse Drau HOTEL POST 10. Oktober-Str. Hauptplatz Hauptbahnhof Bahnhofstr. Moritschstr. Gerberg. Hausergasse Zeidler-von-Görz-Str. Klagenfurter Str. Kirche Nikolaigasse Ludwig-Walter-Str. Congresscenter Ossiacher See Wörthersee Wien Autobahnabf. Villach-Faaker See Guests staying at the Romantik Hotel Post are permitted to drive their cars through the pedestrian zone to the hotel car park. Photographs ERNST P. PROKOP Layout WERK1 Coordination EDITORIAL UNLIMITED