Gasthof Taferne

Most of the rooms are quite old. There seem to be some renovated rooms, but none of our group was lucky enough to get one. At least some have a balcony, but mine didn't. The shower was very old-fashioned, no single-lever mixer as is usual these days. The bath towel was barely bigger than a normal towel and was probably quite scratchy due to its age. One colleague didn't even have a shower, just a bathtub without a shower curtain or anything like that, so the floor was always really wet. The breakfast room was very modern, at least, the selection there was not extensive but sufficient. The restaurant is also nice, but our food was all quite over-seasoned (Maggi?). The friendly staff was commendable, and the location is OK, even though Mandling is not exactly close to Schladming's nightlife. Overall it was OK, but the rooms need renovation.

Stayed here with an organised group of around 30 of us in February 2022 just after COVID regulations had been relaxed. Hotel is family run for 5 generations, currently run by Kevin and his wife. This was the first time the group had used this hotel having previously used another at the other end of the resort in Hausennstal. Hotel is situated around a kilometre from the nearest bubble lifts with access to Reiteralm this links to Hochwurzen and on to Plania. Rooms are definitely Austrian style with lots on wood, quite basic generous size, with balconies good heating and insulated glass windows, Austrian style beds good shower rooms with endless hot water. Breakfast is served in a specific spacious breakfast room. All traditional fare with unlimited amounts of servings for those with large appetites! Dinner was a four course affair, salad bar, soup, choice of three main courses and desert. Certain amount of traditional Austrian style food here, but being used to it for thirty years was expected. What was surprising was the range and quality of the food. Everything was beautifully served and quite exceptional for a mid range hotel. Chef has been with them for 29 years and a second chef for 2 years. Staff were very helpful and cheerful despite being busy during dinner. I was so impressed with the food presentation, I took photos to send to my wife. Never done that before! Ski bus stops outside the hotel so transport to skiing was simple. It’s a Lyle way out of the way in Mandling but is a hidden gem of great vale. Kevin his wife and their baby Carla are great hosts.

- rooms with old furniture, no fridge in the rooms, smell of mold everywhere - towels old and damaged - no shower gel, toilet paper almost finished , no garbage can - tv set old and few programs - breakfast with food of very low quality and cheap, from supermarkets, no milk, no cereals, no eggs, no youghurt, only cheap ham and cheese slices. - the owners were watching all the time the guests during breakfast, like the policemen -lack of respect for stranger guests, especially for romanian guests I don't recommend this hotel at all... wastevof money. -