We have returned to Falkensteiner Carinthia after the Covid pandemic. We found it to be the same and completely different at the same time. On the plus side, it's location and spa center are still one of the best in my opinion. The lady that checked us in, (I am very sorry I don't remember her name), was very kind and gave us a mountain view room, although we paid for a village view one. To be honest, both sides are nice, the mountain view is just a personal preference. The food was good and the view from the restaurant is amazing. The hotel is still very well kept, and it still looks like it did many years ago, when I first visited it. To name some of the disappointing aspects of our stay: one of the reasons Falkensteiner Carinthia grew so much on me was Remo, the gentleman that was in charge with the sauna programs. Not only is Remo no longer with Falkensteiner Carinthia, but nobody was, during our stay. And the absolutely unbelievable explanation I got when I asked why were there no sauna programs was, I quote: "the session has not yet started". Now, to make one thing clear, for a spa resort, there is no low or high season and, since I am a paying customer, I do expect to be treated as such, whether I visit in November, March or July. I find it unexcusable to pay for services that were promised but not delivered. The "off season" atmosphere was disturbingly obvious all throughout the hotel, on December 1st, which was not only an unpleasant surprise, but a disappointment, as I have always expected the best from Falkensteiner Carinthia. The TVs are still the ones from 15 years ago, no more bigger than a laptop. The covers on the bed are separate and that never seems to stop bothering me. They also have a new idea, that is point blank rude and unprofessional: to add a customized tip of 10 euros/day, if you don't specifically request for it to be removed. To make myself clear, I am pro rewarding the staff, but I highly feel it should be MY choise who I tip, how often and how much. I strongly feel that this policy should be removed, as it is nor elegant, nor fair. All things considered, I still feel Falkensteiner Carinthia is a beautiful resort, with an amazing spa and good services and I am looking forward to return as I do every year. I would highly recommend this hotel for the spa and it's location, it's beautiful.
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