Friday, February 24, 2012

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino in three instalments

The following three blog entries will present the fascinating history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Klagenfurt, which is steeped in the historical developments of the city. But read up for yourself!

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino started out with a small gate in the city walls of Klagenfurt called "Schlupf". This gate enabled easy access to the city since contrary to the other city gates its key was in private hands. For this reason, the door could be opened at will whenever the need arose.

In 1514, a great fire ravaged large parts of Klagenfurt. During the reconstruction works, a small house was built on the site of the "Schlupf", whose owners readily took up and cherished the special atmosphere of the place.

All the people who have worked in this building ever since have offered some sort of shelter by providing board and lodging. In 1680, the Klagenfurt merchant Georg Struggl and his wife Elisabeth bought the building and turned it into a hotel. Later on, their son Martin fell in love at first sight with the adorable daughter of an iron ore mine operator, Maria Josefa, who he married in 1723.

In part two of the story, you will find out whether their relationship persisted over the years.

Celebrate your wedding according to the motto "As I like it"


The best day of life requires an exceptional ambience!

Celebrate your dream wedding in an exclusive ambience and turn the most important day of your life into an unforgettable experience! Our staff is happy to assist you in all the preparations so as to enable you to fully enjoy the occasion as well as the run-up to it.

We have put together a special wedding package for you taking into account all the key aspects such as room, decoration, food and beverages. Our kitchen team is also happy to provide a delicious wedding cake for your special day. In addition, our fully air-conditioned banqueting area is perfectly suited for wedding receptions and can accommodate up to 250 guests. A particular highlight of this venue is the huge glass front with a view of the extensive parks and the Kaiserwasser side arm of the River Danube. Particularly in summer our terrace provides the ideal backdrop for unique wedding pictures. When the most exciting celebration then draws to an end, you have still got the chance to prolong the experience by spending the night in one of our romantic suites. And what could be a better start into your nuptial bliss than a champgane breakfsast in bed.

Further information on the most beautiful day of your life:

Our banqueting team is happy to assist you with any queries or show you around our banqueting facilities.

If you have specific questions or require more information regarding to above package, the set meal or the buffet, please do not hesitate to contact us at:




Banqueting team - ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna

Wagramerstrasse 8
1210 Vienna
T +43 1 224 24-806 or +43 224 24-703
F +43 1 224 24-710
E-Mail bankett.kaiserwasser@arcotelhotels.com

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The famous chocolate fondant is back



After few years of absence it's back! The famous chocolate fondant, for which the restaurant was formerly known, is back.

The chocolate fondant will be also on the new menu of the restaurant Radicchio, which is presenter four times a year! The promotion and the comeback took place on the main square in Zagreb at the "Chocolate Festival", where our chef Danijel Bibic presented the preparation. Infront of the audience Danijel made 18 fondants and answered questions on it, what to consider when making the fondant. Danijel took the opportunity and presented by the way the offer of the restaurant and the ARCOTEL Allegra itself in a fun and entertaining way. Through humorous comments, he has managed to create a cheerful mood.
That was the first "Chocolate Fest", which was organized in Zagreb, but since the feedback is so good, the organizers consider similar events for the future to promote Croatian cuisine.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Enjoy a special evening!

The ARCOTEL John F is pleased about the new cooperation with the Konzerthaus Berlin.

The Konzerthaus Berlin, built by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 1818 - 1821 at the venerable Gendarmenmarkt is one of the masterpieces of classical architecture.
Here Weber experienced "Freischütz" its legendary premiere, here are the concerts of Paganini and Liszt's rousing, here conducted Wagner's "Fliegender Holländer" and Beethoven's 9th Symphony had its premiere in Berlin.

After its destruction in the second World War the building was reopened as a concert hall on 1rst of October 1984. In the four venues Great Hall, Small Hall, Werner Otto Hall and Music Club 550 events a year take place. With around 100 concerts per season, the Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin (formerly Berlin Symphony Orchestra) as a significant part of the house orchestra profile of the concert hall.

With our concert menu you will not only for your ears have a unique experience. You will also be culinary pampered to go to the concert with a great joy. Only a short walk distance from the Konzerthaus Berlin, you can enjoy, on presentation of concert ticket, in the restaurant FOREIGN AFFAIRS, in the ARCOTEL John F , a 2 - or 3-course dinner for EUR 16.00 to 19.00 including one drink.
For more information or reservations please contact directly the restaurant FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

We look forward to your visit
!