Overturning conventions and redefining hospitality has never been so much fun. The ancient Weisses Kreuz, built in 1465, has been turned into a new hotel featuring 48 roomsand a bar on the 6th floor in the lively heart of downtown Innsbruck. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before: chic and baroque rolled all into one or, as we like to call it, “chic-shock-baroque”.

Reception and bar, where breakfast ist served is on the top floor.

Monocolour style and fitted with chic-shock-baroque furniture and design elements.

Room recommendation: 501

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