Hospitality Awards 2024 | 9 Husband Carsten Stork is an active player in the stock exchange and financial sector for more than two decades. Before joining Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS, Carsten was employed as the Managing Director at BHF-Bank AG in Frankfurt. Prior to that, he held a position as Managing Director for Dresdner Kleinwort in both Frankfurt and London for over ten years, in which he was responsible for global equity trading. Both Katharina and Carsten leverage their unique and extensive industry experiences to effectively operate Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS, both possessing different qualities and skillsets that, when combined, guarantee success. In a competitive industry, it is crucial to be aware of what enables your business to stand out in the market. Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS takes its guests on a thrilling adventure through time and around the world with its remarkable art collection. Over the years, Katharina and Carsten have assembled a collection of art sourced on their travels, which became their inspiration to open The Storks as an art and boutique hotel. The couple strive for the collection to be a mix of modern art, antiques, and photography made accessible to the public. Featuring pieces by Greg Gossel, Gunter Sachs, and Ernesto Yerena, amongst other artists, the hotel guides its guests on a journey that spans cultures, ages, and worlds. “Whether it’s a single room or a double room, whether in the hallways or the cozy lounge of our hotel, art is your inspiring companion around the clock,” says Carsten. “Spend your relaxing vacation not only amidst the green grassy mountains of the Gastein hiking area but also admiring the vibrant colours of our painting collection.” The expansive collection can be found adorning the walls of the hotel’s 31 rooms and common areas. Newly designed, the hotel rooms feature modern wooden furniture, a television, a balcony with seating, and included Wi-Fi. The rooms vary in sizing, from 12m² to 30m², meaning that Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS has options for all. Guests of the hotel are treated to inclusive services during their stay, enabling them to relax and unwind whilst away. In addition to discounted admissions across the Gastein Valley, guests can enjoy complimentary comforts, such as bathrobes, slippers, and towels. Even more exciting is the complimentary breakfast served at the hotel, available from 7:30am to 10:30am each day. Tasty and varied, the breakfast is served in the form of the ‘Storks Box’. The ‘Box’ is filled with regional delicacies from the surrounding area, with a range of savoury and sweet items that meet a variety of dietary requirements. Later on, food and drinks are available in both the hotel’s lounge and bar and café area. Guests can choose from a fine selection of Austrian wines or browse a drink menu that has been tailored to meet every taste, before unwinding to atmospheric jazz music whilst perusing the modern art displayed across the walls. For those looking for rejuvenation on their trip, Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS offers guests access to its hotel-spa area, including a sauna, steam bath, and infrared cabin. Such facilities allow guests the opportunity to practice selfcare without even having to step foot outside of the hotel. Of course, when on vacation it is important to explore the surrounding attractions. The Storks Art & Boutique Hotel is advantageously located in the town centre of Bad Hofgastein, meaning that activities and excursions are only a short walk in any direction. Since moving to the area, the Stork family has been sure to explore the valley and develop a broad understanding of the area that enables them to inform guests about the diverse opportunities available within the Gastein Valley, provide them with excursion trips, and reveal the very best places to enjoy. Carsten tells us that health and relaxation are highly valued in the town of Bad Hofgastein, home of the Alpentherme Gastein. The renowned spa resort located in town is known for its thermal springs, with water temperatures that reach up to 46ºC. The hotel is located just a short walk from the spa, allowing for last-minute visits at your convenience. “As you look out at the mountains of Gastein through the panoramic window of the Alpentherme, you will forget time and place, surrendering yourself entirely to wellness and wellbeing,” says Carsten. “For guests of our hotel, we offer special deals and prices in combination with this thermal spa. It’s best to enquire directly at the hotel for our current offers.” That’s not all – guests seeking to pack their week full of adrenaline and activity may look no further; the Gastein Valley is the ideal location for an array of sporting activities. During the summer season, guests can follow the extensive hiking trails in the great outdoors, exploring the verdant valley in great depth with the Gastein Trail. In the colder months, Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS is the ideal starting point for the Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel ski circuit. In a central location, guests of the hotel can easily reach the ski slopes and spend their time traversing one of the many varied slopes around the Gastein Valley. If you aren’t an avid skier, Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS has a myriad of activities for you to choose from. Between hiking and climbing, biking and cycling, running, golfing, and more, you will certainly find a thrilling adventure that will leave you ready to rest in the lounge at the end of the day. “Whether winter sports or hiking vacation, whether biking or simply relaxing – our region, with its wonderful mountain panorama, is an experience at any time of the year,” says Carsten. “Our hotel in Bad Hofgastein is the perfect destination for young and old – be our guest, we would be happy to welcome you!” The Storks Art & Boutique Hotel’s exceptional offerings have not gone unnoticed; the hotel has amassed numerous five-star reviews across a myriad of sites, including TripAdvisor, Booking.com, and Google Reviews. “We were really happy with everything at Art & Boutique Hotel The STORKS,” writes Stefanie. “Communication prior to our trip was great and check-in was smooth. The room was beautiful and spotlessly clean, and the beds were so comfortable. There was a lot of attention to detail all across the hotel, which we loved. Breakfast was outstanding too. Definitely recommended.” “Wonderful hotel in a really good location,” says C. “The staff were very friendly and really very helpful with any question. The interior of the hotel and rooms are very stylish and the bed exceptionally comfortable. I also really enjoyed the sauna. I couldn’t have been happier and would recommend to anyone. As a Brit abroad with my son, it was great to get the real Austrian experience.” Contact: Carsten Stork Web Address: https://www.the-storks.com/en/
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