Ski Feature
“The Rosengarten epitomizes Kitzbühel 2012, pioneering cutting edge design with spades of style and one of the most talked about restaurants in Central Europe, simply the hotspot for exquisite and grown-up ski glamour; at prices that don’t need an off shore bank account!” There is a new buzz amongst the Ski jet-setters, tweets are a-plenty and the glossies can’t get enough: Kitzbühel is the place to be and to be seen this winter. The season is already promising to be the best in recent history and it is no longer a secret that the town has reinvented itself for the benefit of the international ski elite. From gleaming new lift technology to amazing après ski and nightlife via a fresh attitude to hospitality with global credentials — Kitzbühel is the magic word. An extensive ski domain waits with some 168 km of perfectly prepared pistes, marked ski routes for all levels of ability, an action-packed snowboard fun-park, and great deep-snow descents. The modern cable cars and lifts take skiers to the top of the mountains with speed and comfort The most notable new player in the hotel stakes is the Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten in beautiful Kirchberg, just on the edge of Kitzbühel — more importantly just 500m from the Maierlbahn, taking skiers to the unique and legendary slopes. On arrival the exterior of the hotel looks a little dated, harking back to the 1970’s, but this wonderful hotel is definitely the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing.
The Rosengarten epitomizes Kitzbühel 2012, pioneering cutting edge design with spades of style and one of the most talked about restaurants in Central Europe, simply the hotspot for exquisite and grown-up ski glamour; at prices that don’t need an off shore bank account! From the moment you enter you could not imagine yourself anywhere but in a swish, contemporary, urbane hotel. The bar and bistro restaurant are both informal and relaxing. The rooms and suites are all decorated to a very high standard, with benefits of modern technology (although most of it is beyond me). The spa is the perfect place to indulge your senses after a hard day on the slopes or in my case not so hard! And if this was not enough, having a 2 Michelin * restaurant just a mere couple of floors away — bliss. One thing that struck me about the gourmet restaurant was the informality, no serious dress code required, smart casual was the order of the day. This, however, did not detract from the impeccable service, attention to detail and, of course, an absolutely sublime dining experience. I won’t spoil it for you and describe it all in glorious detail; I will let you experience it for yourself, but remember — shhh, don’t tell anybody... Allow us to put together your perfect bespoke ski holiday at www.skibespoke.com
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